Ian Cauble is one of just 274 people in the world to have earned the title of Master Sommelier since the exam’s inception in 1969. He rose to international recognition as the central figure in the cult wine documentary SOMM (2012), which captured the grueling challenge of the exam—renowned for its mere 5% pass rate.

After earning his degree in International Business, Wine Business, and Spanish at Sonoma State University in 2003, Ian worked harvest in Portugal and then spent over a year traveling through Europe and beyond—an experience that sparked his lifelong pursuit of great wine.

In 2011, he was named Best Young Sommelier in the World in Athens and also won TOP|SOMM USA that same year.

Today, Ian is based in Napa Valley with his wife and two children, where he continues to build innovative wine ventures—including his Napa Valley brand Method, the Frantzén & Cauble label in Sweden, and his newest project, The Caubleist—a daily e-commerce platform dedicated to daily offerings of exceptional wines from around the globe.