Behind the Line: Josh Galliano

Topic: Your Career

Sommelier Certifications

Give us some insight on what outside parties wouldn't necessarily know. What are some public misconceptions about the sommelier certification process that you'd like to dispell?

By sean collins
There are many levels of certification. At the intro level, the certification process is difficult but not impossible.
 
 

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Charlie6
  • Charlie Berg
  • Sommelier
  • Michael Mina Bourbon Steak DC
  • Washington, DC
Some people may think the service standards are too specific or archaic, but the truth is they all make absolute sense. The premise is not that "this is the only right way to do it". It's openly ac... more »

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 
Pondering_my_herbs1
  • Adam Seger
  • Mixologist
  • Hum Spirits Co.
  • Chicago, IL
The best thing to do is get started. You can take it as far as you want. Along the way, you will be challenged, you will taste great wines and meet amazing people.

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 
201010-a-sommelier-europe
First of all, a common misconception is that certification is a requirement for the job. This is not the case. Many excellent sommeliers go through no certification process at all, rather all res... more »

Last updated: Dec 13 2010

 
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