September 25, 2025 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ proudly announces the launch of SommBIZ™, the industry’s first online beverage business course designed by...
Recognizing the Highest Achievement in the Beverage Industry
September 9, 2025 (Houston, TX) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ proudly announces that David Reuss of Jackson Family Wines...
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Sees Record-Breaking Advanced Sommelier Examination Results: The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced today the successful completion of the largest Advanced...
Historic Exam Sees 87 Candidates from Across North America with Unprecedented Success Rate
July 17, 2025 (Phoenix, AZ) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas announced today the successful...
New kit supports CMS-A’s fully online Introductory Sommelier Course & Examination, offering accessible wine education for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts
July 8, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Court...
Neil Empson, Pioneer of Fine Italian Wine in the US Market, Dies at 85: The EMPSON Companies announce the passing of their beloved Chairman and Co-Founder, Neil Trevanion Howard Empson, on Saturday, September...
Wine Business Visionary Vic Motto Dies at 84: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of artist, musician, wine business advisor and co-founder of Global Wine Partners, Vic Motto, at his...
Study Reveals More Than Half of Wines Sold on the British High Street Contain Toxic Chemicals: Unsuspecting members of the public could be sipping down toxic chemicals as they enjoy their favorite tipple...
Ten Women Selected to Participate in Impactful and Empowering Event for Women in the Wine Industry
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, California (December 13, 2023) Building on the success of its inaugural event, the...
Santa Barbara, CA (November 1, 2023) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas ™ has announced the approval of a strategic plan which outlines their vision for the future of the organization and...
