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Summer Membership: 3 Months for $35

GuildSomm Admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:32:00 GMT

Stay sharp this summer! Enjoy full access to GuildSomm for 3 months for the discounted rate of US$35. Sign up by August 31. Share this special offer with friends and colleagues!(read more)

Give the Gift of GuildSomm!

GuildSomm Admin — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:45:00 GMT

Give the Gift of GuildSomm! ⁠⁠From exclusive seminars and resources to a global community of beverage professionals, a GuildSomm membership is the gift that shares the joy of learning, connection, and growth with the wine professional or enthusi...(read more)

GuildSomm and Ruinart Select Sommelier Challenge Winners in the US

GuildSomm Admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:53:00 GMT

GuildSomm is excited to announce the top five US winners in the annual Ruinart Sommelier Challenge. Created in 2010 and held in 15 cities around the world, the program aims to unite talented sommeliers and wine professionals who wish to continue thei...(read more)

Trae Taylor Joins GuildSomm Board of Directors

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:30:00 GMT

GuildSomm is pleased to announce the appointment of Trae Taylor to its board of directors. Taylor officially joined the board on January 1, 2022, for a three-year term, with the opportunity to commit to additional terms. Taylor brings important finan...(read more)

Jenny Hemmer Named GuildSomm Executive Director

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Wine industry and wine education leader Jenny Hemmer has been named the new executive director of GuildSomm. Hemmer brings over 18 years of industry experience, with an energy, focus, and passion for connecting people to wine and beverage education, ...(read more)

The Work at GuildSomm Continues

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:10:00 GMT

Our team has been working hard with new changes at GuildSomm. Here are some of the initiatives we have implemented: New leadership: Jenny Hemmer was appointed as our new executive director in January, bringing industry experience and a passion for c...(read more)

Our Continued Work to Ensure GuildSomm is a Safe Space

Christopher Tanghe — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:07:00 GMT

As we continue working to make GuildSomm as safe a space as possible, we have partnered with Empowered Hospitality to implement an Incident Reporting system on the GuildSomm website, located under the “About” navigation tab. This resource...(read more)

Yvonne Cheung Completes GuildSomm's Board of Directors

Christopher Tanghe — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:39:00 GMT

The GuildSomm Board of Directors will welcome Yvonne Cheung as its newest member beginning on March 1st, 2021. She has committed to a three-year term, with an option to serve additional terms. The Board looks forward to welcoming her input as a creat...(read more)

Jason Caballero Joins the GuildSomm Board of Directors

Christopher Tanghe — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 02:11:00 GMT

GuildSomm Board of Directors Welcomes Jason Caballero of Scottsdale, AZ The GuildSomm Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jason Caballero has accepted a position as a member of the Board. His tenure will officially begin on March 1, 2021 ...(read more)

GuildSomm Welcomes Kim Wood to the Board of Directors

Christopher Tanghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:08:00 GMT

GuildSomm Announces Kim Wood of Las Vegas as New Member of the Board of Directors The GuildSomm Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Wood as their newest member. He will officially join the Board on January 1, 2021 for a ...(read more)

GuildSomm Announces Chris Tanghe as Interim Executive Director

GuildSomm Admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:56:00 GMT

GuildSomm Announces Chris Tanghe as Interim Executive Director GuildSomm announced today that Chris Tanghe has been named as Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. Tanghe previously served as GuildSomm’s Chief Instructor, and has t...(read more)

GuildSomm Appoints New Board Member - Daniela Frison

GuildSomm Admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:49:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2020 CONTACT Chris Tanghe, christopher@guildsomm.com GuildSomm Names Daniela Frison of Montreal as New Board of Directors Member PETALUMA, CA – The GuildSomm Board of Directors is pleased t...(read more)

GuildSomm's Next Steps

GuildSomm Admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:26:00 GMT

As so many in the wine industry have struggled to absorb the recent reports, GuildSomm has been working to respond directly to the alleged despicable transgressions documented by the New York Times involving Master Sommeliers. Three of the accused h...(read more)