Scott's Certifications & Work-Related Accolades:
Completed the 2006 Southwest/Midwest Super-Regional Best Young Sommelier Competition, with Bronze Medal, in Denver, CO.
Competed in the Texas’ Best Sommelier Competition, examined by a board of Master Sommeliers, hosted by Drew Hendricks (MS Candidate), James Tidwell (MS Candidate), & Guy Stout (MS)
-2nd Runner up; 3rd Place Prize (Scholarship for CMS Advanced in 2007).
Completed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Level 2, Intermediate Certified Sommelier, for in Jackson, Mississippi.
Completed the 2007 Southwest/Midwest Super-Regional Best Young Sommelier Competition – qualified for National Finals in October 2007.
2007 Completed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Level 3, Advanced Sommelier Certification – Master Sommelier Candidate – Chicago, IL.
October 13, 2007: Competed in the National Finals for the title of Best Young Sommelier, 2007 – Monterey Co., CA.