Mentorship opportunities
Certified Sommelier Exam – Mentorship Study Sessions 2025
These study sessions are designed to support students preparing for the Certified Sommelier Exam. Master Sommeliers and Advanced Sommeliers lead each session and provide guidance and practical advice.
Session 1: Theory Preparation
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time: 10-11 am PT
- Register here
- Session Details:
- Review of Updated Resources
- Overview of Theory Exam Scope & Question Types
- Discussion of Study Techniques and Exam Day Strategies
Session 2: Deductive Tasting Exam Preparation
- Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
- Time: 10-11 am PT
- Register here
- Session Details:
- Review of Certified Sommelier level wines
- Discussion of tasting grids
- Methods for studying tasting
- Skills & mindset approaches on exam day
Session 3: Hospitality & Service Preparation
- Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- Time: 10-11 am PT
- Register here
- Session Details:
- Review of Hospitality & Service Exam expectations
- Methods for studying and practicing service skills
- Exam day mindset and strategy tips
Session 4: Business of the Sommelier Preparation
- Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
- Time: 10-11 am PT
- Register here
- Session Details:
- Overview of Business of the Sommelier Topics in the Exam
- Focus on Theory Questions Related to Business and Math
- Practical Approaches to Crunching Numbers and Understanding Business Concepts
Mentorship opportunities
Sign up for Office Hours with Master Sommeliers
The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas is committed to supporting students and candidates through mentorship. CMS-A offers 30-minute virtual sessions at no charge to assist anyone preparing for a course or exam.
- Students can seek guidance on topics such as Theory Study, Deductive Tasting, Hospitality & Service, The Business of the Sommelier, exam preparation strategies, CMS-A organization insights, study group connections, and general career mentorship.
- Each session is one-on-one, or you may invite additional guests if you wish.
- Office Hours are for CMS students only.
*To ensure access for all, we kindly ask students to limit appointments to one session per month.
Rebecca Fineman MS
Robert Jones MS
Morgan Harris MS
Mariya Kovacheva MS
June Rodil MS
Schedule coming soon
