As we got to chatting, I realized he was none other than Toru Takamatsu, who, at 24, became the youngest-ever master sommelier — the highest certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) — and the first Japanese person to achieve that rank.
What sources do you follow to stay on top of industry trends and new launches worldwide?
I generally look at Jancis Robinsons website and talk to sommeliers around the World.
Toru Takamatsu, Master Sommelier
Name three sommeliers that you admire.
Yuki Hirose Julia Sewell Piotr Pietras
The Master Sommelier: A day in my life
FAQ
Who is the youngest female Master Sommelier?
How many master sommeliers are there in the world?
What is the highest salary for a Master Sommelier?
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Annual Salary
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Weekly Pay
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Top Earners
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$76,485
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$1,470
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75th Percentile
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$56,700
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$1,090
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Average
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$43,465
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$835
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25th Percentile
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$29,600
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$569
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Who is the most famous Master Sommelier?
Who is the youngest Sommelier in the world?
Then there are the somms who have become fully fledged restaurateurs, such as London’s Xavier Rousset, who became the youngest Master Sommelier in the world in 2002 (aged 23), later opening Texture, 28°-50° and Blandford Comptoir; and New York’s Laura Maniec, also a Master Sommelier, with several Corkbuzz wine bars.
Who is a Master Sommelier?
, works at Business. You will be surprised to know that there are only around 230 individuals throughout the world who holds the Master Sommelier diploma qualification in their hand, which is the apex professional certification that anyone can achieve in the field of wine, spirits, and alcohol industries.
How do you become a sommelier?
A consistent route to success has been professional certification through the Master Sommelier programme offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, says super somm Ronan Sayburn, who is now head of wine at London’s new members’ wine club 67 Pall Mall, having previously served a long stint directing wine at the Gordon Ramsay group.
Who is the Best Young Sommelier in America?
Mack was the first African American to win the title of Best Young Sommelier in America. He has also been featured in Food & Wine, Wine & Spirits Magazine, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. This recognition allowed him the opportunity to work as a sommelier at Thomas Keller’s world-renowned The French Laundry in Yountville, California.