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There are eight points that all master somms must be able to accomplish when tasting wine. First, they must understand varietal fingerprints. Second, they must understand regional fingerprints of wine. Third, they must understand local laws in regard to the wine at hand. Fourth, they must understand harvest variations, more commonly known as vintage. Fifth, they must be able to smell and taste varietal differences. Sixth, they be able to blind taste regional differences in wine. Sixth, they must be able to be able to detect vintage differences in both scent and taste. Seventh, they must understand how winemaking effects the final product. Eighth, they must be able to recognize the tastes and aroma of all winemaking and harvesting techniques. Freer Gallery of Art

When we talk about “Master Somms” we are technically talking about Court of Master Sommeliers, since they own the copyright to the term Master Sommelier. However, in common parlance that means any Level V Graduate, which includes the Master of Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Diplôme Oenotropae from the National Wine School. wine & spirit education trust