For anyone interested in persuing their Advanced, Master level, or just want to keep up with blind tasting, here is the 2024 revised Court of Master Sommeliers Tasting Grid.
I've always used my own grid and the international competition standards that include:
Food pairings
Service temperature
Ageability
Service glass (Chablis, White Burgundy, Bordeaux)
Decanting (Yes/No)
However, this is your Bible that you would need to commit to memory. Every box and description, with a consistent order.
Starting in 2024, the CMS-A will no longer use the terms “Old World” and “New World” in our published educational courses and examination grids.
Visit the Court of Master Sommelier website for more information and keep posted for Guild tastings and courses that explain the grid in detail.