Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Opens Applications for Fifth Annual Women's Sommelier Symposium
October 1, 2026 — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) announces that applications for the fifth annual Women’s Sommelier Symposium are now open, effective October 1, 2026. The...
Celebrating Excellence and Dedication in the Beverage Industry
September 14, 2026 (Houston, TX) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is thrilled to announce that Alex Mares from JW Marriott...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
California Scrambles to Finish Harvest: With a superb vintage in the offing, growers are racing against time to get the grapes into the winery...
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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As has become a January tradition, Wine Industry Advisor has again chosen 10 individuals from within the wine industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...
By Kathleen Willcox
“I saw women leaving the Court, and I knew I had a decision to make,” Emily Wines recalls. “I felt like the Court did not reflect my values, and I could walk away and be...
Solano County Winemakers’ Pitch for New Grape Pricing Advances: For just over three years wine grape growers and vintners in a portion of Solano County have been petitioning the California Department of...
Ten Women Were Selected to Participate in the First Ever Women’s Sommelier Symposium
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2022) The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas has selected 10 Certified and Advanced...
Deal Done with the Wine Group as Constellation Sells More Wine Assets: Among the labels changing hands are Cooper & Thief, 7 Moons and The Dreaming Tree...
