{"id":4616,"date":"2021-06-18T12:32:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=4616"},"modified":"2021-06-18T12:35:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:35:23","slug":"the-steps-to-become-a-sommelier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/the-steps-to-become-a-sommelier\/","title":{"rendered":"The Steps to Become a Sommelier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to put a diploma to that love of wine you have? Delve into these steps to become a sommelier, and let your dreams of tasting wine for a living come true!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Are you a true wine-lover? Not just because of the taste, but because of the composition, the history, the depth and power of wine\u2014are you an absolute oenophile? If your answer is yes, then maybe it\u2019s time to look into the steps to become a sommelier. Whether you want to become a professional wine taster, drinker, and educator or just want to expand your overall knowledge, then this may be just what you need.<\/p>\n

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Before you purchase your courses, make sure you understand what it takes. Read on to find out in our quick guide.<\/p>\n

Educate Yourself<\/h2>\n

Your first step to becoming a sommelier has to do with what exactly you want to do. If you just want to sip on wine, then you may need to reevaluate your decision to become a sommelier. Do some research on everything that goes into wine\u2014its creation, its history, its variations. Our blog<\/a> is even a great place to start, providing you with insight to spur you further into your education.<\/p>\n

But of course, the hands-on approach is also essential for success. Working in tandem with your research, make sure you\u2019re tasting these wines yourself to fully comprehend them. Our at-home wine tasting set<\/a> is a fantastic place to begin!<\/p>\n

Figure Out the Right Program<\/h2>\n

If you just search \u201csommelier training and certification\u201d on the Internet, you\u2019ll be greeted by thousands of results. So how do you choose the right program? The truth is, most programs will get you to the title you\u2019re looking for, but their processes can differ quite drastically. Some courses break down classes into different wine areas: enology, food pairings, viticulture, popular regions. Other classes will be more intensive, where you spend around 12 weeks covering over 100 wines and their wine regions.<\/p>\n

Whichever course you decide is right for you will still earn you your sommelier title, as long as it\u2019s through the Court of Master Sommeliers.<\/p>\n

The Court of Master Sommeliers<\/h3>\n

The Court of Master Sommeliers<\/a> \u201csets the global standard of excellence for beverage service… with integrity, exemplary knowledge, and humility.\u201d They break down their tests so that you can choose the one that best matches what you\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n