Scott Carney, MS
Dean, Wine Studies, New York Campus
Faculty
Biography
Scott Carney, MS is one of the country’s preeminent wine professionals. A longstanding adjudicator for the Court of Master Sommeliers examinations in the Advanced (level 3) and Diploma (level 4) tests, he is also a regular judge for Wine on Wings and the Copa Jerez wine and sherry pairing competition.
In addition to his professional titles, Scott stokes his passion for wine and stays abreast of industry trends via frequent visits to growing regions around the world. Scott's wine-tasting travels have taken him to Germany, Greece, Spain, Austria, Uruguay, and Eastern European wine regions in Georgia and the Czech Republic.
Work History
- Master Sommelier, 1993-present
- Dean of Wine Studies, International Culinary Center, 2012-2020
- Beverage Director/Lead Sommelier, Junoon Restaurant, 2010-2011
- Professor of Beverage Management and Sommelier Prep, CUNY College of Technology, 2011
- Managing Member/Sommelier, Late Harvest dba bussaco restaurant and wine bar, 2008-2010
- General Manager/Sommelier, Marco Polo Caterers, LLC, 2007-2008
- Consultant, Russian Tea Room via One Fifty Fifty-Seven, Corp., 2006
- VP of Finance and Operations, Les Halles Group, 2004-2006
- Consultant, Times Square Brewery, 2003-2004
- Finance Director, Jean-Georges Management, 2002-2003
- Director of Beverage Operations, The Glazier Group, 2000-2002
- Consultant, Picholine Restaurant, 1999-2000
- VP and Managing Partner, Tonic Restaurant and Bar, 1997-2000
- Managing Director, Tavern on the Green, 1996
- GM/Beverage Director, Controller, Gotham Bar & Grill, 1985-1995
Education
- Master Sommelier accreditation, The Court of Master Sommeliers, London, 1991
- MBA in Finance/International Business, NYU, 1986
- Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, France, 1985
- BA in Russian and East European Studies, Connecticut College, 1979
Scott Carney, MS on the Blog
- Wine Tasting Terminology: How to Speak Like a Sommelier
- 5 Types of Fortified Wines: History, Appellation and Flavor Profiles
- How to Become a Sommelier (and What a Somm Career Means), According to ICE Experts
- How to Choose a Wine Glass
- All About Aging Wine
- How To Become a Sommelier
- How To Pair Wine With Vegetables
- ICE Welcomes the Court of Master Sommeliers
- Competitive Sherry Pairing
