Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Launches Online Wine Kit in Partnership with Small Lot Bottles
New kit supports CMS-A’s fully online Introductory Sommelier Course & Examination, offering accessible wine education for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts!
Napa, CA – Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) is proud to announce the launch of a new customized wine sampling kit in collaboration with Small Lot Bottles, a leader in wine fractionalization and educational sampling. The new wine kit enhances the CMS-A’s fully online Introductory Sommelier Course & Examination, allowing students to taste alongside their studies from anywhere in the U.S.
Through this partnership, students enrolling in CMS-A’s Introductory course have the option to purchase a professionally curated wine kit featuring 18 100ml samples, carefully selected to align with the course’s foundational tasting curriculum. The kit is packaged and fulfilled by Small Lot Bottles using premium fractional packaging, ensuring both quality and accessibility.
“We’re excited to make foundational wine education more accessible than ever,” said Julie Cohen Theobald, Executive Director of CMS-A. “Thanks to this collaboration with Small Lot Bottles, learners can now taste professionally selected wines that mirror what they would experience in a live classroom—right from home.”
This initiative marks an important step in broadening access to formal wine education, especially for hospitality professionals, career changers, and passionate wine lovers looking to take their first steps toward sommelier certification.
“It’s an honor to support the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas in this mission,” added Abby Bogle, CEO of Small Lot Bottles. “Our goal is to help remove barriers and create meaningful, hands-on tasting experiences through expertly crafted kits that align with the high standards of CMS-A.”
Accessible, Professional Tasting from Anywhere
The CMS-A wine kit features 18 100ml samples, packaged in Coravin Vinitas glass bottles with oxygen barriers to preserve freshness and quality. Kits are shipped nationwide and can be ordered alongside CMS-A’s online Introductory Sommelier Course , which remains the gateway to the organization’s globally recognized certification pathway.
This offering is the latest evolution in CMS-A’s commitment to provide flexible and inclusive wine education options—without sacrificing the quality and professionalism that define its curriculum.
About Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas is one of the world’s leading providers of wine education and sommelier certification. With a rigorous curriculum and a commitment to service and excellence, CMS-A offers certification programs that guide individuals from foundational knowledge to the prestigious Master Sommelier Diploma.
www.mastersommeliers.org
About Small Lot Bottles
Small Lot Bottles is a full-service wine fractionalization company specializing in educational sampling, corporate gifting, and trade marketing. Partnering with leaders like Coravin, TUBES, and now CMS-A, the company offers comprehensive packaging, fulfillment, and shipping solutions for premium wine experiences.