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Sommelier Cheating Scandal Leaves Bitter Taste In The Wine World

Someone apparently revealed secrets about the test for aspiring Master Sommeliers. Organizers can't tell who got the unfair edge, so they dumped results for 23 applicants.

A wine steward, according to , should be confident but not arrogant, share knowledge with team members, and "educate with an inclusive spirit." One Master Sommelier apparently took that last bit too far. He or she (less likely because very few are women) cheated. He compromised

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