“Godfather of Wine” Gerard Basset's Inspirational Journey Career Path: School > Sommelier > Head Sommelier > Master of Wine *“The only person in the world to be Master Sommelier, Master of Wine and Wine MBA"* My Story: I attended School in France. After training in Lyon I moved to England to start my career as a sommelier quickly becoming Head Sommelier at a Michelin-starred hotel in Hampshire. I then qualified as a Master of Wine and won UK Sommelier of the year. I then won the Best International Sommelier for French Wines (Paris) and been named 2nd best Sommelier in the World.

“Godfather of Wine”

Gerard Basset's Inspirational Journey

Career Path: School > Sommelier > Head Sommelier > Master of Wine

“The only person in the world to be Master Sommelier, Master of Wine and Wine MBA"

My Story: I attended School in France. After training in Lyon I moved to England to start my career as a sommelier quickly becoming Head Sommelier at a Michelin-starred hotel in Hampshire. I then qualified as a Master of Wine and won UK Sommelier of the year. I then won the Best International Sommelier for French Wines (Paris) and been named 2nd best Sommelier in the World.

Job:
Master Sommelier & Directorship - Hotel TerraVina Ltd

Advice:
“Sommeliers must sense the preferences of their guests, ascertain their wine budget without embarrassing them, and be so keen that their own wine enthusiasm becomes contagious"

Countries Worked:
France

The Fun Stuff:

“I support Liverpool but changes all the time!"

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