How to Become a Sommelier in 2026 | BIGGEST Takeaways!

#sommelier #winetasting #wineeducation #careerdiscussion #careerexploration #careerpodcast If you want to become a wine taster (sommelier), I'm pouring this episode just for you! I sits down with wine professional Nathan Bihm to explore what it really takes to become a sommelier now and leading into 2026. Nathan pulls back the curtain on the daily life of a sommelier, including: The behind-the-scenes work most people don’t see How to connect with guests and help them choose wine without pressure The truth about blind tasting and why humility matters more than wine snobbery The realities of working nights, holidays, and tough restaurant shifts The step-by-step process for starting your sommelier career (no overthinking required!) Biggest Takeaway: Becoming a sommelier isn’t about memorizing endless wine facts, it’s about hospitality, consistency, and joining the right community. Nathan shares his best advice for anyone curious about the sommelier path ... I'm not sharing it in the description, you'll have to watch the video for this one! Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a certified sommelier, interested in blind tasting, or just curious about life in wine hospitality, this episode is full of real-world insights. Listen now to learn how to become a sommelier in 2026 and discover the biggest takeaways from Nathan’s journey. #TimeWeDiscuss #winetastings #redwine #wine #wineexperience #wineexpert #thebear #themenu ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - How do you even say sommelier? 1:04 - What does a sommelier, wine professional, actually do? 3:05 - The magic of helping customers find a perfect wine. 7:35 - Other responsibilities of a sommelier 9:48 - How does a person become a sommelier? 21:11 - Magic and Wine 21:43 - Being "The Wine Guy" 23:44 - The biggest barrier to becoming a sommelier 24:42 - Talent has the floor 27:20 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Nathan Bihm A special link for Time We Discuss listeners Receive a free one on one Strengthsfinder session and 10% off of Gallup's Strengthsfinder Assessment: Website: https://nathanbihm.com/time ============================================================== Also Mentioned in this episode: Grammy Nominee Glenda Benevides:    • The Incredible Story of Glenda Benevides, ...   Studio Audio Engineer:    • What Does an Audio Engineer Really Do All ...   Magician Joe Holiday:    • Magician Joe Holiday - How YOU Can Become ...   Pediatric Neurologist:    • Day in the Life of a Pediatric Neurologist...   ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4U... Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X   / timewediscuss   Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscus... Instagram   / timewediscuss