Two On Demand Courses: Bundled Together

With this purchase you will get access to BOTH our on-Demand Courses from The Somm School. Mastering How To Study will give you the foundation to be successful as you prepare for your wine theory, while Mastering Blind Tasting will fully prepare you to taste like a professional and for your CMS and other exams.

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Create Your Personalized CMS Exam Study Plan—Learn How Top Sommeliers Study Efficiently

Stop wasting time on inefficient study methods. Discover your unique learning style and build a customized study plan that maximizes retention and exam success. The same VARK framework used by hundreds of successful sommeliers.

Before you dive into wine regions, blind tasting, or service techniques, you need a study system that works for YOUR brain. This self-paced course teaches you how to identify your learning style, create personalized study materials, and build a realistic study plan that fits your schedule and maximizes retention. Whether you’re preparing for the CMS Certified Sommelier exam, WSET Level 3, or any wine certification, this course gives you the study framework used by over 200 successful sommeliers who’ve passed their exams on the first attempt.

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

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Our Study Course!

    2. How to Access The Somm School: Mastering Blind Tasting

    3. Theory Study Guide: How To Study

    4. How To Use This Course

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Intro Slideshow

    3. Module 2 Slideshow

    4. Slideshow Transcription

    5. Video Resources

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 3 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. VARK Quiz

    5. Video Resources

    6. Examples of Study Techniques for Different Learning Styles

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 4 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. Additional Study Resources

    5. Areas of Study

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 5 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. Example Study Plans

    1. Pulling Everything Together

    2. Planning for Future Learning

About this course

  • $425.00
  • 26 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Q: Is this course only for CMS exam candidates?

    A: No! While the course was designed with CMS exams in mind, the study principles apply to any wine certification (WSET, CSW, FWS, etc.) or even non-wine exams. The VARK learning styles framework and study plan creation process work for any subject. The tasting course is meant to help you prepare and pass your wine exams, but is also great for enthusiasts who want to train their palate like a professional.

  • Q: How long does it take to complete this course?

    A: Most students complete the study course in 2-4 hours. While the blind tasting course can take 10-20 hours depending on the pace and additional tasting. They are self-paced, so you can work through the materials on your own time. You’ll have a full year to access and revisit materials as needed.

  • Q: Will this course teach me wine theory or blind tasting?

    A: These courses will not teach you traditional wine theory, but the blind tasting course will teach you the theory of tasting and why grape varieties develop and showcase different aromas and flavor profiles. And yes! The Mastering Blind Tasting Course in this bundle will prepare you fully for blind tasting for exams or for your own personal growth.

  • Q: Do I need this course if I’m enrolling in your 10-week cohort?

    A: The 10-week Certified Sommelier Prep Course includes personalized study plan creation, so these courses are optional. However, many students purchase this bundle first to build their study foundation before the cohort begins.

  • Q: What if I’ve already started studying for my exam?

    A: Perfect! This course will help you assess whether your current study methods are effective and make adjustments. Many students discover they’ve been using techniques that don’t match their learning style, which is why they feel stuck.

  • Q: Is there a refund policy?

    A: Due to the digital nature of this course and immediate access to all materials, we do not offer refunds. However, we’re confident this course will transform your study approach. If you have concerns, contact [email protected] before purchasing.

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Meet Your Instructor

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.

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.