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Tip 1 - How to Become a Sommelier | Wine Folly

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Donna Reiter | permalink

How to become a sommelier detailed in 3 steps. This article includes advice from seasoned pros. Learn the real details on what you can do to prepare yourself for a life in the wine business.

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Tip 2 - How to Become a Sommelier | IWG State Approved Wine School

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sapri Pamulu | permalink

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Tip 3 - Sommelier certification has become a point of contention

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Todd Gillick | permalink

Touting lower levels of certification has created controversy and misunderstanding in the wine world.
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Tip 4 - How to Become a Wine Sommelier

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by sharafeldin elmadadi | permalink

If you've ever imagined yourself wearing a silver tastevin cup on a chain around your neck and offering diners advice on choosing the finest wines to accompany their meals, the role of wine sommelier may be for you. The task involves much...
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Tip 5 - How to Become a Sommelier - HowStuffWorks

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Frencis Berroa | permalink

If you're a wine buff, become a sommelier might be right career path for you. So how do you become a sommelier?
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Tip 6 - How to Become a Sommelier

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Edmundo Guinea | permalink

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