The Complete Sommelier Prep & Tasting Bundle

Unlock your path to Certified Sommelier success—on your schedule. With this bundle you’ll get immediate, on-demand access to our complete Certified Sommelier Prep Course, featuring 40+ hours of expert-led instruction, a 300+ page proprietary study guide, interactive modules on wine theory, service, and exam strategy, plus guided practice for every section of the exam. You’ll work through lessons at your own pace, with resources designed to fit any study plan and support you all the way to exam day. But that’s not all—this bundle also includes our Mastering Blind Tasting Course, a standalone, hands-on training experience focused entirely on the art and science of blind tasting. While the main course covers tasting theory and exam technique, our Mastering Blind Tasting course gives you dedicated coaching and tasting sessions to hone your palate, master the HTDW Method, and gain the confidence you won’t get anywhere else. It’s the perfect complement for anyone aiming to boost their blind tasting skills and walk into their exam with total confidence. Prepare smarter, taste sharper, and give yourself every advantage—no matter when you plan to take your exam!

  • Two recorded sessions each week covering a wide array of topics

  • How to Build a Personalized Study Plan

  • Four Blind Tasting Sessions

  • Service Demonstrations

  • A Seminar on the Business of Wine

  • 300 Pages of Study Guides

  • Weekly Reviews and Quizzes

  • 12 Curated Wines From Master the World

Mastering Blind Tasting: Exam-Ready Confidence

This on-demand course teaches you everything you need about Blind Tasting. Including the differences between WSET and CMS, the science behind tasting, and how to break down each grape variety to identify a wine quickly and accurately. Our system is all you need to identify wines with confidence and accuracy—no guesswork, no overwhelm.

  • What You’ll Master:

    • The proven HTDW Method for efficient, accurate blind tasting • How to systematically evaluate white and red wines like a pro • Key indicators that reveal grape variety, region, and winemaking techniques • Exam-ready tasting skills for CMS and other certification tests • Confidence to taste any wine and articulate what’s in your glass

  • Perfect for:

    Sommeliers preparing for certification exams • Wine professionals sharpening their tasting skills • Serious enthusiasts ready to level up their palate

  • What's Included:

    On Demand Instruction and at Your Own Pace • Expert instruction and preparation for your sommelier exams • The complete HTDW tasting methodology • Practice sessions with real-world application • Lifetime access to course materials • Optional 12 curated, testable wines from Master the World

Flexible Payment Options to Fit Your Budget:

We believe quality wine education should be accessible to everyone pursuing their sommelier goals. That's why we offer flexible payment options—pay in full and save, or choose our monthly payment plan to spread the cost into manageable installments. Start learning immediately without financial stress, and focus on what matters: mastering blind tasting and achieving exam success. Choose the option that works best for you.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Letter

    2. For On Demand Students

    3. Introduction Survey

    4. Link To Order Wines From Master the World

    1. What to Expect from the CMS, Certified Exam Syllabus, and Theory Comparison Questions

    2. Deductive Tasting Formats

    3. HTDW Tasting Grids

    4. Certified Exam Testable Varieties, Tasting Grids By Varietal, and Grape Markers

    5. Service Standards

    6. Theory Study Guides

    7. Service and Blind Tasting Study Guides

    8. BONUS: Wine Business Guide

    9. *BETA* HTDW & The Server Underground Maps

    10. Additional Items for the Certified Exam

    11. EXAMPLE Code Sheet for Preparing Your Own Blind Wines

    12. HTDW Blind Tasting Videos and Mock Service Videos

    13. Mike F's Grape Profiles

    14. Example List of Champagne Houses and Prestige Cuvees:

    15. Grape Variety Profiles

    16. How to Use Mini Bottles for Tasting

    1. Finding Your Learning Style

    2. Study Tips for Different Learning Styles

    3. Study Tech by Rob Ord

    4. Example Study Plans

    5. Monday, July 7th RECORDING

    6. Monday, July 7th Audio

    7. Thursday, July 10th RECORDING

    8. Thursday, July 10th Audio

    1. France Quizzes

    2. Maps of France

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Monday, July 14th RECORDING

    5. Monday, July 14th Audio

    6. Thursday, July 17th RECORDING

    7. Thursday, July 17th Audio

    1. Italy Quizzes

    2. Italian Wine Maps

    3. Additional Resources

    4. Monday July 21st RECORDING

    5. Monday, July 21st Audio

    6. Thursday July 24th RECORDING

    1. Service Scenarios and Steps of Service

    2. Certified Service Recommendations Powerpoint

    3. Monday, July 28th RECORDING (including office hours)

    4. Monday, July 28th Audio

    5. Thursday July 31st RECORDING (Service Demo)

About This Course

  • Payment Plans Available
  • 40 Hours of Live Instruction including Blind Tasting, Service and Wine Business
  • 300 Pages of Study Guides

Instructor

Learn from the original CS mentor and teacher

Ashley Broshious

Instructor

Ashley passed the Advanced Sommelier exam in 2015 and has over 15 years of experience as both a sommelier and a wine educator. She has helped over 250 students pass the Certified Sommelier Exam and teaches for WSET, CSW, and many others. Her ability to bring focused knowledge and real life applications to our programs is invaluable in helping our students succeed. She is the creator of the Sommelier Prep Course and the author of the soon to be published textbook on how to prepare and and pass your sommelier exams.