コート・オヴ・マスター・ソムリエ試験
Certified Sommelier Examination
1 day examination /will be held in English ONLY
Taking the Certified Examination after the Introductory Course （Introductory CourseとCertified Examinationを連続で受けることについて）
It is POSSIBLE to take the Introductory Course on November 23rd and 24th and then the Certified Examination on November 25th.
However in this case it is necessary to pass the Introductory Course Examination with at least 70% score. If you have questions please contact us.
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11月23日と24日にIntroductory Courseを受講し、その後11月25日にCertified Examinationを受けることが可能です。
ただし、この場合、Introductory Courseの試験で最低70%のスコアを取得する必要があります。ご質問がある場合は、お気軽にお問い合わせください。
WHO IS THE CERTIFIED SOMMELIER EXAMINATION FOR?
The Certified Sommelier Examination is designed for individuals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in wine and beverage service. To sit the exam a candidate must have successfully passe the Court of Masters Sommelier Introductory Certification Exam.
HOW TO PREPARE
The Certified Sommelier Examination is mostly a self-study program, however mentoring sessions and Exam Prep Sessions are available.
- Mentoring Sessions
Thirty-minute virtual office hour sessions for mentoring with Master Sommeliers are available and open to any CMS-A student. - Certified Sommelier Exam Prep Sessions
Students can attend free Certified Sommelier Prep sessions offered virtually. Registration is through the Office Hours page. The program consists of five one-hour sessions spread over 10 weeks. These sessions provide a clear understanding of exam preparation and efficient study focus. Master Sommeliers and Advanced Sommeliers assist in small group breakout sessions as Course Aids. Large group sessions, which do not include breakouts, are recorded and available for on-demand viewing. Interactive breakout sessions require full student engagement.
RESOURCES FOR STUDY
- CMS-A Resources
□ The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Introductory Sommelier Course Workbook
□ The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Service and Hospitality Videos. - Other recommended books and resources:
□ GuildSomm.com
A wealth of up-to-date information, videos, and podcasts. The website includesstudy guides and access to the greater sommelier community through forumsand message boards to find like-minded study groups.
□ Wine:
▪ The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition By: Karen McNeil ISBN 1523510102
▪ The World Atlas of Wine, 8th Edition By: Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson ISBN: 1784726184
▪ The Oxford Companion to Wine By: Julia Harding, Jancis Robinson, and Tara Q.Thomas ISBN 0198871317
▪ Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia By: Tom Stevenson ISBN: 142622141X
□ Beer:
▪ Tasting Beer, 2nd Edition: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest BeverageBy: Randy Mosher ISBN 1612127770
□ Sake:
▪ Sake World www.sake-world.com
□ Hospitality and Service:
▪ Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in BusinessBy: Danny Meyer ISBN 0060742763
EXAMINATION DETAILS
The Introductory Sommelier Course and Examination takes place from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM over a single day.
It is divided into three parts:
Tasting Examination
Utilizing the Court of Master Sommeliers Deductive Tasting Method, candidates must describe and identify four wines (two white and two red) to the best of their ability. This is a written tasting that must be completed in 45 minutes.
Theory Examination
The theory examination tests candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the world of wine, beverage, and the sommelier trade. The test consists of multiple choice, short answer, simple math, and matching questions. Candidates must complete the 45-question examination within 38 minutes.
Hospitality & Service Examination
The practical service examination approximates a real restaurant environment, and candidates are expected to demonstrate salesmanship and knowledge while performing a variety of tableside tasks. Candidates may be asked to open still or sparkling wines, to recommend cocktails or spirits, to discuss food and wine pairing options, and to generally show their abilities as a restaurant sommelier. Candidates must arrive appropriately dressed and equipped for professional restaurant wine service.
IMPORTANT: the Theory and Tasting portions of the exam require a computer!
This exam is being offered on a digitized application called Examplify. Candidates are required to bring their own device, Windows or Mac laptops or iPads, for the Theory and Tasting portions of the exam.
The exam requires a computer HOWEVER it is NOT online. You will need to bring your device to the classroom.
PASSING REQUIREMENT
A candidate must achieve a minimum of 60% on all sections within one exam sitting. Successful candidates will receive a certificate and lapel pin signifying their certification as a sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers.
The Certified Sommelier Examination in detail
Certified Sommelier Exam Guide – What To Expect
Certified Sommelier Exam Syllabus
Introductory Sommelier Course And Certified Sommelier Theory Exam Curriculum Guide
Certified Sommelier Level Examinable Wines
Certified Sommelier Exam Tasting Grid
日本語 – Certified Sommelier Exam Tasting Grid
The Court of Master Sommeliers
The Court of Master Sommeliers sets the global standard of excellence for beverage service within the hospitality industry with integrity, exemplary knowledge, and humility.
The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage quality standards for beverage service in hotels and restaurants.
The first Master Sommelier examination was held in London, in the United Kingdom in 1969.
By 1977 the Court Of Master Sommeliers was established and has since become the premier examining body for Sommeliers worldwide.
Courses are now conducted regularly throughout Europe, Oceania, Asia and the Americas.
Court of Masters Sommelierは、誠実さ、模範的な知識、謙虚さをもって、ホスピタリティ業界における飲料サービスの卓越性に関する世界基準を定めています。
Court of Masters Sommelierは、ホテルやレストランにおける飲料サービスの品質基準を奨励するために設立されました。
最初のマスターソムリエ試験は、1969年にイギリスのロンドンで開催されました。
1977年にはCourt of Masters Sommelierが設立以来、世界的なソムリエの試験機関となっています。
講座は現在、ヨーロッパ、オセアニア、アジア、アメリカ大陸で定期的に開催されています。
Informative session recording
Course Schedule
【1-day examination】
MON November 25
Venue : Caplan Wine Academy
11/25 MON
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM- 7:45 AM: Check-in
□ Photo ID is required.
□ Laptops or device will be checked for full charge and Examplify is ready.
□ The venue Wi-Fi password will be given and device connection is checked. - 8:00 AM:
□ Candidates will be let into the exam room after everyone has been checked in and the wines for the tasting exam have been poured.
□ A candidate may sit anywhere they would like in the room.
□ The Master Sommeliers proctoring the exam will introduce themselves and give basic instructions about the exam and the day’s schedule. - 8:15-9:00 AM:
□ Tasting Examination - 9:10-9:45 AM:
□ Theory Examination - 10:30 AM-4:00 PM:
□ Service Examination: times vary, candidates will receive specific times upon completion of the Theory portion - 12:00-1:00 PM:
□ Lunch Break (not provided by the CMS-A) - 5:00-6:00 PM:
□ Results Reception: time varies (examiners will announce on exam day)
- 7:45 AM: Check-in
- Please notice that the schedule may be subject to change
講座情報
日時
November 25th, 2024
8：00～18：00
Application Deadline
November 14th FRI, 2024
Examiners
Christopher P. Bates MS
Christopher Bates, MS, is an American born entrepreneur, public speaker and hospitality professional. He is known as a chef, sommelier and winemaker, and has spent over 20 years in all aspects of the hospitality industry, lending him a well-rounded perspective of all facets. Prior to completing his Master Sommelier Exam in May 2013, Christopher had racked up accolades such as Best Young Sommelier in the World and won TopSomm 2013.Christopher and his wife Isabel have settled in the Finger Lakes region of New York and have been a catalyst for growth in the Finger Lakes. He is an active member of the sommelier community and continues to educate independently, and with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Christopher and his wife Isabel own and operate F.L.X. Hospitality
June Rodil
Born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, June is CEO & Partner of Houston-based Goodnight Hospitality, founded in 2019. The group includes Montrose Cheese & Wine, Rosie Cannonball, and MARCH, which received numerous accolades, including James Beard Award nominations. June has launched over twenty hospitality concepts and is a partner in June’s All Day. Her accolades include Wine Enthusiast’s Sommelier of the Year 2018, and she is one of 25 women in the Americas to earn the Master Sommelier credential.
Christopher Ramelb MS
Chris Ramelb, MS a native of Kaua’i, Hawai’i earned a Computer Science degree at University of Hawaii-Manoa and started his wine career as a business analyst at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. After stints at two legendary Honolulu retaurants he took the post of opening Wine Director at Senia, where he helped earn the restaurant a James Beard nomination for “Best New Restaurant” and a spot in Wine Enthusiast’s “America’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants”. After winning the coveted Johnston medal for the highest aggregate score on the Advanced exam, his passion turned toward wine education and helping Hawaii to further its beverage culture. He rejoined SGWS as the Restaurant Sales Manager in 2018, the same year he first passed the MS exam.
定員
Seating Capacity24名
24 people
会場
Venueキャプラン ワインアカデミー 青山教室
〒107-0062 東京都港区南青山3-1-30 PASONA SQUARE 16階CAPLAN Wine Academy AOYAMA
PASONA SQUARE. 16F, 3-1-30, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
受講料
Fee143,000円（税込）
143,000yen (after tax)- ワイン・テキスト代・認定試験料（合格時の合格証・バッジ）含む
Includes wines, digital materials, examination fee and, for successful students, certificate and badge. - 初めて受講される方は、受講のお申し込みと同時にキャプランワインアカデミーへの入会（入会金5,500円・税込）が必要となります。
Students attending for the first time a course at CAPLAN Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.
- ワイン・テキスト代・認定試験料（合格時の合格証・バッジ）含む
お支払い方法
How to payクレジットカードまたは銀行振込でお支払いください。
Bank transfer or Credit card- なお一度受領した料金は一切お返しできませんのでご了承ください。
振込み手数料はお客様でご負担くださいますようお願い申し上げます。
Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
The applicant will be responsible for any bank or transaction charges incurred for processing wire transfers.
振り込み口座：
三井住友銀行 浅草支店
普通預金 口座番号7296264
口座名 株式会社アサヒビールコミュニケーションズBank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264 (Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.
- なお一度受領した料金は一切お返しできませんのでご了承ください。
Terms and Conditions
Please check Caplan Wine Academy Terms and Conditions before enrolling
Schedule / Entry
- 日程・カリキュラムなどは変更となることがございますので予めご了承ください。
Please note that the schedule and curriculum may be subject to change.
After application it may take up to 10 days for your account at the Court of Master Sommeliers – America website (https://www.mastersommeliers.org) to be updated to the Certified Sommelier level.
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