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SommFoundation is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to assisting in the education and professional development of beverage professionals.

Joined January 2016
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Apply now for SommFoundation’s most prestigious event, The 2022 RUDD ROUND TABLE! Each year the top scorers of the CMS Advanced Exams are named the Rudd Scholars & attend the Rudd Round Table the following March. 9 additional eligible students will be selected to attend LinkinBio
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TEXSOM 2021 SCHOLARSHIP! SommFoundation & our sponsor, Santa Margherita USA, are offering scholarships for 2 professionals to attend TEXSOM in Las Colinas, TX, November 14-16, 2021. Registration, airfare & hotel will be covered. Meals & ground transport are not. Link in Bio!
SommFoundation congratulates Brandon Koenigsknecht, Rudd Scholar of the July 12th-14th Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam in Phoenix, AZ. He is the 1st Rudd Scholar of 2021! This program is made possible through the generosity & support of Rudd Estate & The Rudd Foundation!
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WILSON DANIELS MASTER OF WINE & MASTER SOMMELIER EXAM SCHOLARSHIP! This $2000 scholarship applies to the Institute of Masters of Wine, Master of Wine Exam (Stage 2) & the Court of Master Sommeliers Master Exam (theory, practical & tasting). Apply by AUG 29TH 11PM PST LINK IN BIO!
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📣ANNOUNCING SOMM CAMP 2021 📣 …AND YES, IT’S AN IN-PERSON TRIP! Be one of a select group of people to participate in this engaging, hands-on, educational experience focusing on elite vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Details and Eligibility in Link in Bio
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 MASTER OF WINE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IVONNE NILL 🥂!!! Ivonne was awarded $3000 in general education scholarship funds to assist with expenses related to the Masters of Wine, Stage 2 Exam! sommfoundation.com/wp-conten…
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CLINK DIFFERENT ATTN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:  SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR 7/27, 8/10, & 8/24! APPLY TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Take a virtual trip to Bordeaux & Germany. Spend time w/ owners, winemakers & other producer Reps as they share their stories & wines w/ you!Link In Bio
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The SOMM Journal Geographical Digest Series: Phenolics, Color, Tannins and Taste Each session includes random drawings for one year's access to SommGeo and scholarship competitions with awards ranging from $400-$1000! Link in Bio!
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Congrats to the Winners of A Tale of Two Quintas: Exploring the DOC wines & Vintage Ports of the Roriz &Vesuvio Estates! 🍷Amy Karasavas, That Pour Woman/Blanc et Rouge Wine&Spirits, Brooklyn, NY 🍷Keith Mattrick, FLX Hospitality, Corning, NY @SymingtonFamily @PremiumPortWine
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COOPER’S HAWK @CHWinery SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIPOC AMERICAN WINE PROFESSIONALS This scholarship is to assist BIPOC Americans who are passionate about pursuing a career in the wine industry. Scholarship amount is $1000. TEN SCHOLARSHIPS will be awarded! Deadline is 9/26/21. Link in Bio
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The deadline for the Laurent Perrier Women In Wine Leadership Scholarship has been EXTENDED to July 11th! Link in Bio for application and eligibility requirements!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners of the @vventisquero Competition! Each winner received a $500 Scholarship! 🍷David Alpher, The Eastern/Rare Steakhouse & Tavern, Washington, DC 🍷Jeannie Boutelle, Binny's Beverage, Chicago, IL 🍷Jinna Wang, Crown Shy, New York, NY
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“Our vision for the the immediate future is to prioritize building a more fair, inclusive, and just industry through access to educational experiences, scholarship funds, and personal networks.” Check out the June/July issue of The SOMM Journal @sommjournal to learn more!
CONGRATS to the Winners of the Boots On The Ground: A Masterclass in Sustainable Viticulture & LODI RULES 🍷1st - Phillip Anderson, Davis CA, $1000 🍷2nd - Sunhee Park, Los Angeles CA, $750 🍷3rd - Juan Hoyos (Not Pictured), Davenport FL, $500
The Deadline for the Sonoma-Cutrer @sonomacutrer Scholarship for CMS Certified Exam, Advanced Course, and Advanced Exam has been EXTENDED to May 31st! Link in Bio!
What a weekend! The good work we strive to do at SommFoundation is possible because of our our amazing community of supporters and friends! THANK YOU 🥂! @chardonnayclassic @meritageresort @DRPinot @hartfordfamilywinery @josephphelps @secretdoorwine @maritanavineyards
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CHARDONNAY CLASSIC! This weekend, some of our Board Members participated in the Chardonnay Classic in Napa Valley! Thank you to our gracious host @meritagresort , as well as our longtime supporters and friends Donald Patz @DRPinot , @hartfordfamilywinery , & @josephphelps .
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 DEBBIE LEWIS WOMEN IN WINE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT JESSICA NORRIS @sommjessnorris 🥂!!! sommfoundation.com/wp-conten…
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There’s still time to apply! SONOMA-CUTRER SCHOLARSHIP FOR CMS CERTIFIED EXAM, ADVANCED COURSE, AND ADVANCED EXAM Deadline to Apply is May 28th! Link in Bio!
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