A certified Master Sommelier diploma is the highest distinction a professional can attain in fine wine and beverage service. Testing is focused on the areas of Blind Tasting, Practical Dining Room Performance, and the global knowledge of wine, spirits, beers, and cigars. During this experience you will have the opportunity to explore the seductive world of wine up close and personal with one of the world’s best. Typical areas of experiential instruction are regional history and geography, grape varietals and blind tasting techniques for the wine consumer. For the new enthusiast, enjoy a thorough introduction providing you a strong foundation to comfortably explore wine.More About Your Instructor:Theres always something new to learn about wine, says Ron Edwards, MS. Ron is becoming well known as one of Americas most distinguished and approachable wine ambassadors. He is an established member of the exclusive Court of Master Sommeliers, the crafts premier professional order, making Ron one of less than 200 experts worldwide who have achieved the prestigious Master Sommelier credential.Edwards has turned his ambassadorship into a full time pursuit through his company Ron Edwards, MS Consulting which serves all levels of the beverage and hospitality industry. Rons expertise is showcased through consumer education events, teaching courses to future Sommeliers, creating unique and profitable beverage programs, orchestrating wine focused special events, inspiring the nobility of service, and taking any wine program to the next level. Edwards philosophy is that the limits of his services are only bounded by the imagination of the client.Some of his past and current clients: Grand HotelTownsend HotelTapawingoGalley GourmetLa BecasseIn addition to his personal achievements, Ron has collaborated with some of the more distinguished chefs in the industry. Examples include: Chef Brian Polcyn, author and owner of Five Lakes GrillStuart Brioza, one of the Top 10 Best New Chefs by Food and Wine MagazineJean Robert de Caval of P
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