Welcome To My Website
Here I hope to provide a wealth of information to anyone wishing to improve their wine knowledge, participate in Sommelier competitions or enter the Court of Master Sommeliers wine courses with the ultimate aim of passing the Master Sommelier exam.
These are a selection of notes, examples of question papers and advice that I have collected over time with help from friends and colleagues.
Plus there is a collection of articles and tasting notes that I hope you will find of interest.
This website will be developed over time to include a selection of wines to buy and a wine/Sommeliers forum, so keep coming back to see how it progresses.
Regards
Ronan
Blog Articles
A collection of articles, updated regularly, that include notes on tasting events, restaurant reviews, book reviews, general wine news, wine trips or magazine articles.
Tasting Notes
This is a collection of tasting notes from some of the worlds greatest wines that I've had the privilege to taste. It is an ongoing library that will grow over time.
Sommelier Studies
A selection of example exam and test papers, structured tasting plans, viticulture and vinification notes, vintage charts, plus cigar and spirits information.
Court of Master Sommeliers
Links to the website, a list of current Masters plus unofficial example tasting grids for the Certified exam.
Video Gallery
Watch a collection of interesting, funny, and informative videos on wine and wine production. I also feature interviews and some of my television appearances.
About Me
I have been involved in the wine and restaurant business for over 20 years, have worked with talented chefs and been fortunate to have managed many wine lists & cellars.
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Nicks Wine Merchants – Online wine school
Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ronan
I think this is a great site with some great articles.
Climats – du vignoble de Bourgogne
Posted on April 1, 2012 by RonanBeautiful maps of the vineyards of Burgundy – a great site.
Ronan's Testimonials...
Ronan is a very valuable member of the Master Sommelier Organisation.
His knowledge and passion for wine is frequently passed on to candidates at all levels of our education programmes.
He is an accomplished lecturer, and has a way of putting his subject matter over to candidates in a manner which promotes the learning process. Candidates respond positively to his approach and up to date knowledge of the subject.
Ronan's skills also extend to his practical work in the restaurant where he demonstrates benchmark standards.
His ability to taste and analyse wine has been proved with his success in gaining the Master Sommelier Award.
Bryan Dawes, Education chair, Court of Master Sommeliers