Student Spotlight: Spencer Torp
Spencer Torp blends culinary arts and beverage studies at CIA, gaining skills, community, and industry-ready experience.
Wine and Beverages Blog Posts
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Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Calidonna ’13
Learn more about CIA instructor and alum Matthew Calidonna ’13. He shares his story about his time in the food industry and his passion for teaching at CIA.
CIA Alumni Lead the Way in Wine and Beverage
Learn what our CIA alumni are doing in the wine and beverage field.
Online Master’s Degree in Wine and Beverage Management
Food & beverage leaders praise our advanced wine degree program and faculty members share how it will develop your palate and grow your beverage knowledge.
Jaclyn Misch: It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Passion
Jaclyn Misch is a wine management masters degree student at the CIA in Napa. Read why she changed careers and now blends her passions for wine & marketing.
CIA’s Brewery Named New York State Brewery of the Year in 2019
CIA’s Brewery, an educational microbrewery on the New York campus of CIA, has been honored as the New York State Brewery of the Year for 2019.
Why is Oktoberfest in September?
You would assume by its name that the answer to “When is Oktoberfest?” would be obvious. But it is a trick question.
How to Become a Sommelier
Making a career out of helping others enjoy wine is a noble calling.
Sommelier Miles White ’13
CIA Alumni Bio “CIA had such a big impact on my career. It does an amazing job of getting people ready for the industry.
Sommelier Kyungmoon Kim ’05, CIA was My Top Choice
Read about CIA culinary arts alumni, Kyungmoon Kim. Read about his career and his impressions on time spent at The Culinary Institute of America.
New Brewery Brings Excitement
Students Excited About CIA Brewery When Samantha Bernstein, marketing manager for Brooklyn Brewery, asked bachelor’s students in the CIA’s Art and Science
Sommelier Santosh Varghese ’13, Continuous Learning
"I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing without the CIA.