THE COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIER
ASIA ACCREDITATION 2008
Asia’s only recognised Court of Master Sommeliers Accreditation Programme.
The program was held from 1st-3rd March 2008 at One Degree 15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. It included a two day preliminary training and exam conducted by three Master Sommeliers, Mr. Brian Julyan, Mr. Evan Goldstein and Mr. Tim Gaiser., and the inaugural Examination for the Certified Sommelier (CS) title. The only one in Asia to be recognized by the Court of Master Sommelier.
The three Master Sommeliers commented “The level (quality) of this years Introductory Sommelier candidates are very high, the passing ratio is higher than 2007 (83%) (exact figure for 2008 has yet been disclosed). As for the Certified Sommelier Exam, the ratio of passing the exam is similar to those exams in UK and USA, most who did not make it, had passed two parts of the exam with very high marks”.
With 13 of the 34 students for the Certified Sommelier exam passing, these results demonstrate the skill and excellence demanded for this achievement.
President of the Academy of Wine Singapore and organizer of the Asia Accreditation program, Tommy Lam, stated “The 2008 Court of Master Sommelier Asia Accreditation has placed Singapore atop of all Asia Countries, being the No. 1 country with the most number of Certified Sommeliers accredited. Wines and beverage being an important portion of income for any F&B operation, wine service is extremely important, the quality wine serving team will help to raise the profitability and image for a restaurant”…
“Singapore has been known for its high quality education services, with the Academy of Wine Singapore bringing to Asia the only Court of Master Sommelier Accreditation since 2007, this has anchored Singapore as a Wine Education Hub. This year seeing more top F&B organizations in Singapore releasing their staff for the accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to raise their team’s knowledge and service quality.” Key organizations have included Menu (operators for Brewekz and Wine Garage) who have sent more than 10 staff to Accreditations in both 2007 and 2008.
Following this success The Court has confirmed the 2009 accreditation will be held in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
ASIA ACCREDITATION 2008
Asia’s only recognised Court of Master Sommeliers Accreditation Programme.
The program was held from 1st-3rd March 2008 at One Degree 15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. It included a two day preliminary training and exam conducted by three Master Sommeliers, Mr. Brian Julyan, Mr. Evan Goldstein and Mr. Tim Gaiser., and the inaugural Examination for the Certified Sommelier (CS) title. The only one in Asia to be recognized by the Court of Master Sommelier.
The three Master Sommeliers commented “The level (quality) of this years Introductory Sommelier candidates are very high, the passing ratio is higher than 2007 (83%) (exact figure for 2008 has yet been disclosed). As for the Certified Sommelier Exam, the ratio of passing the exam is similar to those exams in UK and USA, most who did not make it, had passed two parts of the exam with very high marks”.
With 13 of the 34 students for the Certified Sommelier exam passing, these results demonstrate the skill and excellence demanded for this achievement.
President of the Academy of Wine Singapore and organizer of the Asia Accreditation program, Tommy Lam, stated “The 2008 Court of Master Sommelier Asia Accreditation has placed Singapore atop of all Asia Countries, being the No. 1 country with the most number of Certified Sommeliers accredited. Wines and beverage being an important portion of income for any F&B operation, wine service is extremely important, the quality wine serving team will help to raise the profitability and image for a restaurant”…
“Singapore has been known for its high quality education services, with the Academy of Wine Singapore bringing to Asia the only Court of Master Sommelier Accreditation since 2007, this has anchored Singapore as a Wine Education Hub. This year seeing more top F&B organizations in Singapore releasing their staff for the accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to raise their team’s knowledge and service quality.” Key organizations have included Menu (operators for Brewekz and Wine Garage) who have sent more than 10 staff to Accreditations in both 2007 and 2008.
Following this success The Court has confirmed the 2009 accreditation will be held in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
