(Continued from Part 3) The Jump I was ready... or so I thought. Most people would want enough time to be trained, to get themselves used to a new environment, to learn and absorb all of the essentials. Most people would be in for a shock. Myself? I … [Read more...]
The Making Of A Sommelier – Part 3
(Continued from Part 2) The Interview I had been interviewed before at another establishment some weeks prior at this stage. The interviewer was polite and thorough, but ultimately informed me that I would not be offered a position due to having another, … [Read more...]
The Making Of A Sommelier – Part 2
(Continued from Part 1) The Interim For the next six months, I was unemployed. After being unceremoniously "let go" from that position, I was adrift. All I had was a BA, a WSET certificate, and a lot of experience sitting on my backside making and taking … [Read more...]
The Making Of A Sommelier – Part 1
Sometimes I'm asked how I became involved in wine or, more recently, how I came to be a sommelier. The truth is that it was never one conscious decision, but a series of events that shaped my experience and understanding of wine, to the point where one day the … [Read more...]
A Day In The Life Of A Sommelier – Part 1
What does a sommelier do? Most people would imagine that we regularly drink high-priced wines while wearing fancy suits, and that we have no other responsibilities at all. To shed some light onto this unusual profession I've decided to begin this "Day in the … [Read more...]
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