So, you want to become a sommelier in Malaysia? Here's what you need to know

Sommelier Shah Loh says that most people are surprised at the amount of reading the do to learn about wine. Photo: The Star/Raymond Ooi

First, it takes more than looking dandy and knowing how to open a bottle and pour a perfect glass of wine to become a sommelier.

He is also called a wine waiter, but he isn’t just any waiter. A sommelier is a restaurant professional who works with wine, and by extension, sake and other spirits that define a gastronomic dining experience.