About SommFoundation
SommFoundation is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, committed to assisting sommeliers and beverage professionals to achieve their full potential.
Our Story
Learn about how SommFoundation got started, where we are now, and what we are trying to build within our organization and the overall community.
Our Leadership
Our Cellar
SommFoundation’s wine cellar, managed by our Director of Beverage Education, contains approximately 1600 bottles of collectible, rare, and world-class wines.
Our leadership team, board, and staff are comprised of Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, philanthropists, and wine business professionals who share a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a passion for the wine industries and the people who commit their careers to professionalism and excellence throughout the beverage industry.
“My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink more wine.”
- Ernest Hemingway
Stories of Impact
Through scholarships and enrichment trips, we are committed to helping the next generation of Sommeliers and Masters of Wine get ahead in this competitive industry.
SommFoundation In The News
Check out the latest news and articles that feature SommFoundation and our endeavors.
Our Commitment To DE&I
Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the wine industry
Support SommFoundation
Our nonprofit work is supported by donors like you. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your CPA.
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