Five new Master Sommeliers named

Toru Takamatsu MS

Finally, Toru Takamatsu MS has become Japan’s first Master Sommelier at the tender age of 24. Takamatsu passed his advanced exams in 2017 and his Master Sommelier exams in just two attempts. He is currently assistant wine manager at Hide in London and described his achievement as “one of the greatest and emotional moments” of his life.

By Phoebe French

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