Becoming a Sommelier

Posted By Ronan on May 19, 2011 in Blog | 2 Comments

In the UK we do not have any formal exams for Sommeliers to take provided by catering colleges. Unlike France, Italy or Spain where students will spend an extra year specialising in wines and wine service.

Although in the UK the Wine and Spirit Education Trust do a range of excellent courses that focus more on wine styles and regions and less on service or food considerations. They are the industry standard for anyone pursuing careers in the drinks industry. Read More

Ronan Sayburn talks about the new Bistro du Vin

Ronan Sayburn talks to Robert Giorgione about the new Bistro du Vin in Clerkenwell, London.