There are only 269 people worldwide who hold the master sommelier title. The Master Sommelier Certification is the highest achievement you can make in the world of wine. The exam is said to be one of the hardest and most prestigious in the world. In this video, Certified Sommelier, Vince explains the different agencies that offer sommelier certifications and the most well-known organization, The Court Of Master Sommeliers. The Court Of Master Sommeliers has 4 levels of certification: Introductory, Certified, Advanced, and Master. The exam is made up of 3 parts: Theory, Service, and Blind Tasting. Vince shares his experience becoming a Certified Sommelier and tips on how to study and pass the exam. After months of studying for the exam, Vince realized there was no easy way for the average person to learn about wine casually. Thus, V is for Vino was born. V is for Vino makes wine theory easy to understand and accessible to all. Join our amazing community - VINO VIP - where you’ll have exclusive access to members-only content from in-depth wine education videos, to interviews, behind the scenes, virtual wine tastings, raffles/giveaways, your name in the credits of an episode, and early access to full episodes of Season 4 of V for Vino. This season Vince travels to wine regions in Portugal, France, Spain, and Italy, so you definitely don't want to miss it. ⬇ https://visforvino.com/vino-vip/ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - What is a Sommelier? 01:20 - The Different Sommelier Certification Agencies 01:45 - The Court Of Masters Sommeliers - 4 Levels 02:40 - How To Study For The Test - 3 Parts: Theory, Service, Blind Tasting 07:00 - How To Train For The Exam 08:20 - WHY? V is For Vino: Wine Education Made Easy 08:53 - Vino VIP: Join Our Community