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Super
Regional Level and National Finals
The Super Regional Level finals will include
four
candidates from each la Chaine region. These candidates
will have been selected based on the results of
Local Level Testing (see "Requirements" section).
The format of the competition will be based on the
Advanced Sommelier Exam conducted by the Court of Master
Sommeliers. The format will feature three areas of
examination. These areas are Theory, Practical and Blind
Tasting. The exam format may be modified as deemed
necessary by the Judges.
Only the Judges and the competitor are in the exam room.
There are to be NO observers in the testing room.
Attire
Attire for the female contestants is business suit
or after-five/evening attire appropriate for a
professional sommelier. Attire for the male contestants
is a business suit or tuxedo (black tie) appropriate for
a professional sommelier. Attire for the judges is
Masters Court Dress: Grey Slacks, Blue Blazer, white
shirt and Court of Master Sommelier tie. |
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The Theory Section
The Theory section will
consist of a written theory exam that may include short
answer, multiple choice or essay questions. Knowledge in
all areas of wine and wine production, laws, viticulture
and vinification, as well as spirits, beers, ales,
ciders, sherry and cigars may be tested. The Theory
section will have a ONE hour time limit.
The Practical Skills Section
The Practical Skills section is a station based
service performance exam that may include Decanting,
Champagne Service, appropriate glassware choices, blind
Spirit Identification of crafted beverages (by nose) and
other real world tasks. The Judges will provide the
spirits. The Practical Skills section is characterized
by a reasonable time limit at each task station. It is a
role-playing exercise requiring full restaurant service
skills, composure, dress and personal equipment.
The Blind Tasting Section
The Blind Tasting section is a timed (twenty-five
minutes) double blind tasting of six wines. The Judges
shall provide the wines. Scoring will be done on the
Master Sommelier deductive tasting method. Scores will
be assigned for assessment by sight, nose, and palate
and by initial and final conclusions of each wine. In
order to protect the integrity of the Blind Tasting
section, the identity of the
wines will not be revealed after the exam.
Contestant
Participation
All contestants are
expected to attend and participate in official
competition functions, promotional functions and public
relations activities relating to the competition.
Competitors will be included in as many functions as
possible, and networking with the membership and other
professionals is encouraged. Professional decorum is
expected at all times.
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