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The Certification Process for Wine and Cigar Service
31:49 - 34:08 (02:18)
In this episode, the speaker discusses the certified exam for wine and champagne service that includes elements such as old decanting wine service. However, the exam also includes memorizing useless elements such as the ring gauges of cigar sizes.
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The Court of Master Sommeliers has introduced a certified exam where proficiency in wine and champagne service and blind tasting of six wines are required.
31:49 - 33:13 (01:23)
Sommelier
Summary
The Court of Master Sommeliers has introduced a certified exam where proficiency in wine and champagne service and blind tasting of six wines are required.
ChapterThe Certification Process for Wine and Cigar Service
Episode#110: The Tattooed Heretic of Wine and Whiskey, Richard Betts
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In the past, sommelier exams required knowledge of cigar service, including the fact that it is always done on the left side, unlike wine service.
33:13 - 34:08 (00:55)
Sommelier
Summary
In the past, sommelier exams required knowledge of cigar service, including the fact that it is always done on the left side, unlike wine service. However, this is now de-emphasized and no longer a major part of the exam.