Download the COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS DEDUCTIVE TASTING FORMAT
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Sommelier Studies
Grapes that are long gone from the Bordeaux Blend
In 1874 a list of “allowed grapes” in the Bordeaux blend included over 25 different red and 10 white grapes.
Read about this brief history and why.
Read MoreGerman Masterclass presentation and wines
Prezi from the German Masterclass with Fernando Beteta, MS at Tenzing Wine & Spirits
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Hundreds of Sommelier Practice questions. Expert level.
Here are hundreds of Jeopardy-style practice questions I put together for you. If you already subscribe to my mailing list, you will recognize the categories and format. I usually send out 10 questions per category. These are mostly EXPERT level if you’re studying for a higher sommelier certification. As a disclaimer, these are NOT past, present or future Court of Master Sommelier questions. Just hundreds of questions that I personally wrote for this group.
Read MoreBlind Tasting 8 wines using the Deductive Tasting Grid.
Common descriptors for grapes/wines from New and Old World. I used the Court of Master Sommelier deductive tasting grid.
Read More(unofficial) List of wines you need for your blind tasting group.
I created a list of wines on a downloadable spreadsheet for your blind tasting group. Based on probable varieties used for exams.
Read MoreNew, updated Master Sommelier Deductive Tasting Grid 2017
Practice questions for Sommeliers, Master Level.
Test your beverage theory with some challenging questions. What is Oseleta?
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Take the "Best Sommelier in the World" theory exam. How well would you do?
Take one of the past theory exams at the finals for "Best Sommelier in the World" competition.
Read MoreVideo! Google Earth Tour of Kremstal, Kamptal and Wachau wine regions.
Video used for Advanced Sommelier Course in Dallas, April 2017. Lecture on Austria.
Created by Fernando Beteta, MS
Lectures: Jesse Becker, MS & Bob Bath, MS
Read MoreChampagne bottle sizes. Quarter bottle to Melchizedek (40 bottles)
What do you call a bottle of Champagne that fits 30 liters of wine? This graphic helps.
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