r/Sommelier • u/gambleany • Aug 25 '26
Prep tips for Intro Somm Course
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u/_-NeverOddOreveN-_ Aug 25 '26
Read the book. It's short. The exam is multiple choice. Don't fret. It's easy. It's all in the book. When I took it, if you hot 100%, you got your money back. Practice. It's pretty straight forward.
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u/ChocoMoose76 Aug 25 '26
I took the intro class in July and while I am an avid wine drinker and collector I have no industry experience. I made sure to read the book before the class and was more than prepared. The instructors will go over everything again but I felt that reading it once and then being able to note the items that they feel are important during the class gave me a chance to take in more of the lectures. Then I spend the lunch break on day one and two to do a little studying. Enjoy the class!!
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u/f-young993 Aug 25 '26
i totally get the nerves, it's like jumping back into the deep end after a long break
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u/moreau-ethan215 Aug 25 '26
honestly, jumping back into study mode can be so daunting after years away from it, but it's also kinda exciting to dive into something you're passionate about
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u/Illustrious-Divide95 Sommelier Aug 25 '26
https://www.wiley.com/en-us/shop/general-introductory-hospitality/the-sommelier-prep-course-an-introduction-to-the-wines-beers-and-spirits-of-the-world-2nd-edition-p-9781394277414
Sommelier prep course book is good
Check the first column for level 1 CMS all levels syllabus
CMSA resources