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    Master Sommelier

    Ian Cauble

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    Master Sommelier

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    Portrait of Ian Cauble

    Portrait of Ian Cauble

    i. Biography

    Coming Up

    Wine selection can start with context, not status. Ian Cauble trained at Sonoma State University, then moved into the Douro Valley in Portugal and worked in port wine. He later worked under Dennis Overstreet at Wine Merchant Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Today, Ian is founder and Chief Wine Officer of SommSelect (since 2014).

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    Where They Are Now

    He is president and a Master Sommelier at SommSelect.com. The role is built around selection, service, and leadership. Ian Cauble sits at the center of that work, where judgment matters more than presentation.

    In Their Words “I wanted to drink wines like that forever and understand what made them so good.” “I was so inspired by these wines that I started studying about them.”

    Honors

    Ian's honors include Best Young Sommelier in the World Under 35 Years Old (2011) and TOP|SOMM (2011).

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    FAQ

    Asked of Ian

    • What is Ian Cauble's current role?

      As of 2026, Ian Cauble is President, Master Sommelier.

    • Where did Ian Cauble train or study?

      Ian Cauble trained at Sonoma State University.

    • What recognition has Ian Cauble received?

      Best Young Sommelier in the World Under 35 Years Old (2011).

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