Welcome to the Court of Master Sommeliers
The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage quality standards for beverage service in hotels and restaurants.
The first Master Sommelier examination was held in London, in the United Kingdom in 1969.
By 1977 the Court Of Master Sommeliers was established and has since become the premier examining body for Sommeliers worldwide.
Courses are now conducted regularly throughout Europe, Oceania, Asia and the Americas.
The website for the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas (North and South America plus Canada) can be found here.
The page for the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) can be found here.
Latest News
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Introductory and Certified, Vietnam, July 2024
We had 25 people sit for the Introductory exam with 23 passes, plus 23 sit for the Certified with 14 passes. Congratulations to all! See
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Introductory and Certified, Thailand, July 2024
We had 37 people sit for the Introductory exam with 24 passes, plus 23 sit for the Certified with 12 passes. Congratulations to all! See
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Introductory and Certified, Gumpoldskirchen, June 2024
We had 19 people attempt the Introductory course with 17 Passes, and 17 attempt the Certified with 7 passes. Congratulations to all! See Gallery here.