Anyone who has ever taken a wine service exam knows the sheer terror of walking into the unknown!

…Even those of us who have worked in the service industry for a long time.

What are the right steps? What are they going to ask? What if I don’t know the answer?

When I was studying for this exam, I worked at a ‘tasting menu’ restaurant. Wine pairings came with most orders, so the chances of someone ordering a bottle of sparkling for the table were actually very few and far between. I did most of my practice at home, around a table of stuffed animals, my husband rattling off questions, and kids screaming in the background. 

Whether you feel like you don’t have enough fine dining experience, think you’re not in the right environment to pass, or just want some additional sommelier service practice, I have some resources! 

I built a system. A way to practice service at home so I could fine-tune everything. These guides and products are exactly what I used to help me pass my exam and can be beneficial for you if this is something you are working toward!

A MUST-HAVE visual guide for anyone practicing blind tasting or learning about wine varieties!

There are guides for both Beginner + Moderate to Advanced Levels and both packs include 21 Grape Varieties:

WHITES – Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Torrontés, Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, Viognier

REDS – Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel, Grenache, Gamay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo

Each variety has either two (Beginner Guides) or four (Moderate- Advanced Guides) full pages of benchmark information, including:

• Climate Information (Moderate- Advanced Guides only)
• Visual Notes
• Aromas
• Tasting Notes
• Structural Scales (for body, acid, alcohol, tannin)
• Regional Differences (Moderate- Advanced Guides have additional)
• Producer Recommendations (Moderate- Advanced Guides only)
• Common Confusions

PLUS ‘fill in’ space to consolidate YOUR personal tasting notes and new information obtained each time you practice blind tasting or learn more about a variety!