Certified Sommelier Exam Recommended Study Resources The Certified Sommelier Candidate should use the same recommended reading material as the Introductory Student with the addition of more detailed food pairing, service, beer and spirits resources.
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This venerable bible is an excellent source for food, wine The Wine Bible 2nd Edition Wine and producer information geared to the Introductory and By: Karen McNeil Certified level student.
This reference is a must for understanding location, The World Atlas of Wine 7th Edition Wine geography and topography of the major wine regions of the By: Hugh Johnson and Jancis world. Robinson
The Oxford Companion to Wine A reference for all aspects of wine from quick look ups to Wine By: Jancis Robinson diving into complete subjects one definition at a time.
Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia A reference detailing regions, sub-regions and approved Wine By: Tom Stevenson grape varieties of the major wine countries of the world.
Wine *Wine & Spirits Magazine Current news and in-depth articles Magazines *Decanter Magazine
Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to Insight into the world of brewing beer and learning the Beer the World’s Greatest Beverage. major styles in easy to understand language. By: Randy Mosher
Sake World Website created by John Gauntner, one of the top sake Sake www.sake-world.com experts in the world. Information on sake basics, downloadable guides and a food pairing section.
Ultimate Guide to Spirits & Learn about the world of spirits and cocktails. A handy Spirits Cocktails reference with useful, eye catching graphics By: Andre Dominé
Drinks Well-presented graphics detailing the history and Spirits By: Vincent Gasnier MS ingredients of the world’s well-known and off the beaten path spirits and liqueurs.
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Perfect Pairings: A Master The how’s and why’s of food and wine pairing with recipes Sommelier's Practical Advice for to try them at home. Pairing Partnering Wine with Food By: Evan Goldstein MS
Lessons in Service from A bird’s eye view into service at one of America’s legendary Service Charlie Trotter restaurants. By: Edmund Lawler
Setting the Table: The From the famed New York City restaurateur a behind the Transforming Power of Hospitality Service scenes look into the restaurant business and understanding in Business hospitality from a leading authority By: Danny Meyer
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