Membership Overview
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"The Guild of Sommeliers membership organization provides an incredible opportunity for sommeliers across the country to exchange information, enhance their knowledge , and expand their professional network."
- Geoff Kruth, MS - Director of Operations, Guild of Sommeliers |
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We invite you to join the Guild of Sommeliers. If you are a working sommelier, pursuing a career as a wine industry professional, or a wine aficionado interested in learning more about wine, the Guild of Sommeliers is an organization designed for you.
Why Join
The Guild provides sommeliers and wine enthusiasts who share a passion for learning about wine with incredible educational and networking opportunities including:
GuildSomm.com Website
Access to Member’s only area of website with study tools, forums, blogs, online study guide, wine law database, job postings, networking opportunities and more.
Tasting Events
Invitations to Master Sommelier led tasting events across the country, featuring wines from the Guild’s extensive cellar.
Enrichment Programs
Tour wine regions around the world with Master Sommelier guides to learn about the wine, food and culture of the region.
Sommelier Conference
Held each year beginning in 2011, this members-only event will be filled with tasting seminars, workshops and networking opportunities.
Membership Types
Wine Industry Professional - $100
For any working wine professional. Must be 21 years of age.
Wine Aficionado - $150
For wine enthusiasts who are not working wine professionals.
This category welcomes those who want to learn more about wine and support the mission and goals of the Guild of Sommeliers. Must be 21 years of age.
Winery or Business $300
For any winery or business that is interested in supporting the mission and goals of The Guild of Sommeliers.
Patron – $1,000 ($500 per year thereafter)
For those who want to support our programs and help young Sommeliers achieve their professional goals.
Additional Patron benefits include:
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Guild of Sommeliers Distinguished Patron Pin that recognizes your generous contribution to the Guild’s Scholarship Fund and wine education
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A beautiful Guild of Sommeliers Italian bone handled corkscrew
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Name listed on the Distinguished Patron Honor Roll on the Guild’s website www.guildsomm.com
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Invitations to special Patrons only wine events hosted by Master Sommeliers and featuring library wines from the Guild’s extensive cellar
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Advance notification on all Guild of Sommeliers events including the Annual Conference
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