Wine Appreciation Guild

Your best source for wine, food & spirits books ••• but also, check this source for fun wine games, learning aides, wine storage racks, wine glasses, bottle openers & more . . . CONNECT FOR CATALOG & ORDERING

Freed, Teller & Freeds

Offering the world's best coffee beans and finest tea, since 1899. Try our Organic Shade Grown Sumatra, or Decaff Expresso, or any of our teas and special blends . . . phone 800 370-7371 or 650 589-8500 OR CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Vintner's Collective

A multi-winery Napa tasting room that is home to twenty of the most experienced and talented winemakers in the Valley. Visit our tasting room, attend a new release event or order for shipping . . . CHECK FOR NEWS & EVENTS

Napa Valley Winery Exchange

Located in the heart of San Francisco, we are a real store with real staff -- and really do have the wines we say we do. A real person answers our telephone! Please call 800-653-WINE (9463). . . . CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Crushpad

Learn about creating your own commercial or private winery label ••• and, make your wine in the heart of San Francisco. Great wine from a great idea! . . . DEVELOP YOUR OWN LABEL

The Blending Cellar

Enjoy the unique experience of blending your own wine from a variety of world class vineyards. Personalize your wine cellar . . . BLEND IT YOURSELF!

Vinquiry

Check Vinquiry's site for announcements of its 2-3 hr professional tech seminars (CA,NY,WA,OR&PA) as well as for its full range of wine analysis tests and winemaking supplies . . . WINEMAKING SERVICES & SEMINARS

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In wine country throughout the world, knowledgeable guides can be well worth their salt . . . CHECK OUR LIST OF TOURS, CRUISES, ET AL...

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Court of Master Sommeliers / American Chapter

Based in England, the Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage improved standards of beverage knowledge and service in hotels and restaurants.

To Inquire Regarding a Scheduled Sommelier Course

The first successful Master Sommelier examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969. By April 1977, the Court of Master Sommeliers was established as the premier international examining body. It took the Court ten years to perfect its qualifications, which are recognized internationally. An American Chapter is located in Napa, CA, and courses are scheduled throughout the USA. There are three stages to attain the top qualifications of Master Sommelier:

I Introductory Sommelier Course
II Advanced Sommelier Course
III Master Sommelier Diploma

To obtain a schedule of British exam dates, please contact Brian K. Julyan, M.S., by mail at: 1 Seaway Close, Chelston, Torquay, Devon, England TQ2 6PY, or phone 44.1803.605031; or e-mail bjulyan@hotmail.com
http://www.courtofmastersommeliers.org/

Address:
Court of Master Sommeliers
American Chapter
1200 Jefferson Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707.255.7667
Fax 707.255.1119

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Wine Ratings & Reviews
Wine recommendations by Earl Singer, includes links to wineries for direct purchase. See also our unique Collectors' Corner - focused on vintage tastings.

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Traveling to London? New York? San Francisco? Seattle? Check out their lively schedule of tastings and classes, or, check the wide range of focused events for the individual in other locales.

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Publisher's Notebook
Editorials on wine matters that intrigue or otherwise interest us.

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