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The wine world's most elite circle has a sexual harassment problem

By Julia Moskin
New York Times·
15 mins to read
The wine world's most elite circle has a sexual harassment problem
From left, Liz Mitchell, Jane Lopes, Victoria James and Courtney Schiessl say they experienced sexual harassment as candidates for the Court of Master Sommeliers. Photo / Kholood Eid, New York Times

The Court of Master Sommeliers confers high honours, but many women candidates say they've paid a steep price.

Master sommelier is the most prestigious title in American wine, and those who earn it instantly join the ranks of the highest-paid and most influential members of the profession.

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