Can you turn the music up? I can still hear you. (Just kidding, but it’s true)

So the fellow in the video doesn't list resources, books etc, when studying to be a Somm. I'm not a Somm but, I've found that the resources are really people. At the moment, I'm studying Scotch and American Single Malt. I know a guy who was in studying CoM. The nosing and tasting for spirits and wine seem to be the same or closely related.

This was a nice idea, but really poorly executed. To decant a 2005 Estournel, i would initially loosen the cork with those forked prongey things - its late, i forget what its called - i certainly wouldnt just thrust a spiral screw through what may well be a pretty decrepit cork. There's every chance youre filling the bottle with multiple shards of cork! Clearly, if you're actually opening a 2018 bog-standard Bordeaux, this doesn't apply.

Guys relax - this is obviously a demo video demonstrating text book service - often needed to pass official CMS exams - and therefore assume that wine/vintage is the correct one - no one's opening the actual estournel 05 for a demo video.

Go Kathy !! 🍷

Why do not want the cork to pop as it leaves the lip of the bottle?

Why is it important not to move the bottle when cutting the foil?

Many things have aided my studies. I point to my own videos and the research that goes into them as my most valuable resource. But travel is huge. Much of my travel is directly related to the videos I create - the interviews at wineries mainly. But also attending conferences, trade shows, seminars, etc. where I sometimes get interviews. And like Keegan says, while our technology is great, I use Google Earth Pro extensively in my studies and incorporate it into my videos, nothing replaces actually visiting a region. Immersing yourself not just geographically/geologically, but also culturally. It's one thing to see the Vosges, it's another to experience the people, food, and wine of Alsace. I think we as sommeliers do a great disservice to ourselves if we don't travel. Even if it's to our local wine region. So much can be learned about wine and other beverages by visiting and talking with the people who make them.

Keegs.

Court- really fantastic . till next time- 💯

All Bull shit !!

LOL she does look pissed when he puts the bottle on the table, this ain't no 2005 Cos d'Estournel, lol..

I've read all the comments and everybody picked up on 1. the wrong wine, 2. the wrong year, 3. the decant was too fast and violent for a delicate wine, 4. and a 5 year old cork will present few problems, A proper 30-45 year old Bordeaux will take much more care, 5. and the taste pour for the host was too heavy. Back to school for this newby.

Cool

This should be required viewing for anyone in the wine service industry. I can't tell you how many times I have seen servers cut the foil capsule on the first lip instead of the second lip, and never bother to use a serviette to wipe the bottle after removing the tip of the capsule and again after removing the cork. I shared this video on my Facebook page in hopes of spreading the word.

Whatever works, lol

Congrats! Go CIA Alumna!

✋ 'promosm'

You go young lady

can i speak to your manager please. i ordered a 2005 bottle this olive guardian bimbo server gave me a 2018.

The clockwise movement around the table is ridiculous in this situation

Cool. First.

She began with "you guys", that's a big no no! Hopefully I don't have to explain why ...

This is awful! Surely an MS should be able to talk about this process without the awkward reading from cues, which he struggles with anyway.

*PromoSM*

Would you recommend this path for someone interested in wine sales? I’ve finished my event planning certificate and wine tasting absolutely grabbed me! Now I want to build my knowledge in wines. I live in Dallas, so I appreciate your thoughts😊

And no washing decanter.

Not a 2005 cos d’estournel.

No smelling or tasting the wine before decanting?

brilliant

Best video yet. Great advice

La preparación es clave. Para pasar mi nivel dos me acuerdo que saque como tres meses para estudiar teoría y hacer mis tarjetas+ mapas. Trabajaba en el restaurante y al final de cada noche le pedia al bartender que me sirviera dos vinos un blanco y un tinto y usaba el grid para hacer la cata. Me ayudo muchísimo a la hora de pasar el examen.

Informative and thanks for posting. Probably should censor the label, someone is going to point out that that wasn't the Pierre Peters. It is the internet after all!

Why is she so cool???

She ordered 2005 and got a 2018 and wrong chateau, look at her face when the bottle is placed on the table, she must have felt terrible.

Wrong bottle of wine?

Amazing Master Somm, super knowledgeable and fun!!!

Great story. 👌🏾

This is very uplifting, but could we get a video that gets into the nuance of the service exam?

Really useful 👍

Appreciate the outreach and transparency. BTW - Music bed is a bit too loud…

You deserve it. Congrats!

Mr. Bigelow is a great teacher ! Had him at Aria. Smart and down to earth. 🍷

This is a very good perspective. Thanks so much!

Just watched the vice news. Congratulations Vincent! I know you can do it ;) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

There is really valuable! #1 Know how YOU learn! For Thomas Price it was audio, for others it is visual. I tend to use both as I create videos to not only learn but share learning with others. This has worked with both wine and whisky!

Please make long form versions of these videos they’re helpful but longer would be great 👍🏼