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Wine

The Myth of Sommelier Certification, Debunked

Despite common belief, "sommelier" is not a certification. It's a job. Carson Demmond explores what it means to be a sommelier and why an exam has nothing to do with…

  • story: Carson Demmond
  • illustration: James Carpenter
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