1. How to Become a Master Sommelier?
OK, let’s begin our list of master sommelier facts, salary, exam costs, and more interesting information with an answer to this question. While it may seem like a simple process—in reality it is quite a daunting task. There are several difficult stages one must take on and complete in order to receive the honorable title of a master sommelier.
- Register for sommelier classes or exams. Follow the instructions here. In order to even register you must have at least 3 years of experience in wine service or in related food/hospitality industry work.
- Start off with the 2-day Introductory Sommelier Course.
- Prepare yourself for the Certified Sommelier Exam.
- Take for the Certified Sommelier Exam.
- Attend the Advanced Sommelier Course, a 3-day period of intensive lectures and tasting sessions given by master sommeliers.
- Advanced Sommelier Exam, here you will have to prove yourself regarding salesmanship and serving ability with restaurant wine.
- Get invited by CMS to take the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam. If your results are good enough then, you will get the call to sit for the finals. However, there is a mandatory 1-year waiting period. During the wait you are free to work on and hone your skills.
- Take the 3-part Master Sommelier Diploma Exam, this multipart exam is designed to separate the Carlo Rossi from the Chateau Margaux—that’s wine for “the bad from the best.” The exam is designed to assess your ability to serve and recommend appropriate wines and spirits, your knowledge of wine-making, and other related subjects like other alcoholic beverages and cigar production. You have a full three years to pass the master sommelier exam. The test is very difficult, thus, the three year period may sound sufficient, but in reality, three years are not enough for most of the candidates.
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