ChangeMe  
Grape Picker
Posts: 13
 | | 06-27-2005 10:38 PM |
| Hello,
I am interested in getting a level 1 Somm Cert for my future wine-career aspirations. I live in Denver, CO and would love to hear any suggestions you may have.
Thanks very much in advance! | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6842
| | 06-27-2005 10:45 PM |
| | Are you speaking of the Master Sommelier Program? Or another program? | | | |
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David Sullivan
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2276
| | 06-27-2005 11:30 PM |
| | Mary - welcome and post often | | | |
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David Sullivan
Barrel Sampler
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts: 15756
| | 06-27-2005 11:40 PM |
| David Glancy is the man to talk to.
This program is anything but easy! I'd bet there isn't a single person on this board that could pass the written part of the test. And all they do is throw foul balls at you while you are doing the serving test. | | | |
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David Sullivan
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2276
| | 06-27-2005 11:49 PM |
| Quote:
David Glancy is the man to talk to.
This program is anything but easy! I'd bet there isn't a single person on this board that could pass the written part of the test. And all they do is throw foul balls at you while you are doing the serving test.
David Glancy | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 06-28-2005 12:04 AM |
| | Welcome, Mary. I'm not a fan of sommelier(e)s, but best of luck to you. | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12604
| | 06-28-2005 12:12 AM |
| | Also, send a PM (one of the features of this site) to j_b (member of this site). He went through a similar program in NYC. He has a lot of knowledge about the topic. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 13
| | 06-28-2005 05:38 PM |
| | At this point, I'm just interested in level 1 Somm, not quite ready for Master Somm. Maybe someday... | | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6842
| | 06-28-2005 05:58 PM |
| What I was trying to get at was are you planning on taking the intro for the MS or some other program? Their are no 1st or 2nd level Somms. in the MS program. You are either an MS, or you are just in the program.
If the Intro for the MS is the test you were planning on taking, focus your studies mainly on Bordeaux, Burgundy and Italy. Study other classical regions of France, as well as a general knowledge of Spain. You do not need to focus on much of the New World, just be generally familiar with CA winegrowing regions etc. Get yourself a copy of The Wine Atlas and The Oxford Comapanion to Wine. Also check out the MS site. | | | |
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DukeRiley
McMinnville, OR
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3814
| | 06-28-2005 10:08 PM |
| | I think Mary is asking about thisprogram. | | Heater Allen Brewing
www.heaterallen.com | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 06-29-2005 09:51 PM |
| Looks like an interesting course.
Have never heard of it, but found a school near me. Maybe I might even look into it myself. | | | |
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GATC
Wine Lover
Posts: 4740
| | 07-24-2005 06:27 PM |
| | I'm not a fan of sommeliers either, but if Mary skips the Arrogance 101 class and learns well from the rest of the classes, she will be better than most. | | | |
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davidandrose
Aurora, CO
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1677
| | 08-08-2005 03:52 PM |
| | Mary - PM sent regarding a Denver area group, one of who's members has also been seeking certification and can probably answer some of your questions. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 13
| | 08-18-2005 07:05 PM |
| Thank you to everyone who posted for all the great info.
I'm wanting to obtain the certification to pursue a wine career, but not as a sommelier.
Wish me luck! | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23637
| | 08-18-2005 08:17 PM |
| | Mary... what did you decide to do??? | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2326
| | 08-21-2005 04:35 PM |
| | I took the exam this past Spring in Aspen. Here is the link I recommend. http://www.mastersommeliers.org/ | | | "Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 13
| | 09-02-2005 06:28 PM |
| Quote:
Mary... what did you decide to do???
Sorry it took me so long to respond...
I decided to go with the Court of Master Sommeliers. The remaining exams for '05 are full, so it looks like I have to wait until next year. I'm hoping they will have one in Napa again - take the exam and celebrate for a day or two or five! | | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6842
| | 09-02-2005 06:35 PM |
| | Did you call Balzac Communications(the PR firm for the Court)? They keep adding classes, if you are just going off the schedule on the website they are not listed there. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 13
| | 09-08-2005 07:16 PM |
| | Thanks for the advice, I will give them a call. | | | |
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