Court of Master Sommeliers
The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) is an organization established in April 1977 to encourage improved standards of beverage service, particularly wine and food pairing, in hotels and restaurants.
The first Master Sommelier examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969; the Court of Master Sommeliers was later established as an international examining body for sommeliers. It was set up under the supervision of the Vintners Company, The Institute of Masters of Wine, The British Hotels & Restaurants Association, The Wine & Spirit Association of Great Britain, and The Wholesale Tobacco Trade Association.[1]
Their standards and examinations today are recognized internationally.
American Chapter
In 1986 the first Master Sommelier exams were held in the US and the American Chapter of the CMS was established under the name 'Court of Master Sommeliers Americas'. The American Chapter of the CMS also provide examinations in Canada.
Education and certification
The court has four levels of certification.[2]
- Level I is the Introductory Course & Exam
- Level II is the Certified Sommelier Exam
- Level III is the Advanced Sommelier Course & Exam
- Level IV is the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam.
See also
- Sommelier
- Beer sommelier
- Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
- Maître d'
- Master of Wine
- Wine accessory
References
- ↑ Robinson, Jancis, jancisrobinson.com (June 29, 2005). "Master Sommeliers - who are they?".
- ↑ "Court of Master Sommeliers qualifications".
External links
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- Court of Master Sommeliers Worldwide & British chapter official site
- Court of Master Sommeliers American chapter official site