February 5, 2026
Meghann Craig
February 5, 2026 (Santa Barbara, CA) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghann Craig to its Board of Directors. Craig, a...
September 15, 2025
Wine credentials and certifications can be a game changer when pursuing wine-centric roles
By Karen M. Wetzel
Wine credentials and their benefits are as varied as the people who seek them. ...
July 17, 2025
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...
July 8, 2025
Old Mission Peninsula Wineries Prevail in Legal Battle, Demonstrating Their Commitment to the Community:
The wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail (OMPWT) have emerged victorious in their long-standing...
February 25, 2025
Joanne D. Smith Brings Leadership and Vision to the Court of Master Sommeliers
Joanne D. Smith
Santa Barbara, CA (February 25, 2025) –The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is thrilled to...
January 23, 2025
Ten Distinguished Sommeliers Selected for Transformative Mentorship Experience
Sonoma County, CA (January 22, 2025) – The Court of Master Sommeliers is thrilled to announce the selection of ten...
September 6, 2024
Houston, TX (September 6, 2024) – The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is proud to welcome a new member to the organization, Myles Trapp from Napa Valley, California.
Michael Meagher, MS and...
November 1, 2023
California Scrambles to Finish Harvest: With a superb vintage in the offing, growers are racing against time to get the grapes into the winery...
September 8, 2023
Two Wineries Join Lawsuit Accusing Napa County of Unconstitutional Patterns & Practices: Two wineries have filed motions to join Hoopes Vineyards as parties in interest in the ongoing action against...
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January 20, 2023
Wine’s Most Inspiring People badge
As has become a January tradition, Wine Industry Advisor has again chosen 10 individuals from within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...









