Certified Sommelier Exam Cohort ONLINE [August 28 - November 1]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-2pm ET August 28 - November 1, 2023
Becoming a sommelier takes more than dedication, it takes a community. Having a support system is how we grow in the wine world, and the most successful sommeliers work together to be their best. We have created a live, digital mentorship experience designed to create a community of sommelier exam candidates and provide sessions on how to prepare for service, tasting, and theory exams. Students will attend a series of webinars and online tutoring sessions designed to deepen their understanding of how to manage wine programs, wine service execution, deductive tasting techniques, and the depth and level of wine theory needed to be a successful floor sommelier.
If you plan to sit for wine exams, join us for a ten-week preparation cohort where you will get real-time instruction and meet other candidates to study and prepare with. The course includes:
Two days a week of one-hour sessions with your instructor and cohort to review wine theory, tasting, and service.
Full support on creating a personalized study plan
Two tasting kits of six testable wines
Two tasting sessions, one as a group round table, the other as a one on one with your instructor
A seminar on the business of wine
Live wine service review
A two-hundred-page Theory E-book, plus a Service E-Book, and a Blind Tasting E-Book
Weekly reviews and quizzes
Scheduled office hours to work through any questions or study issues.
No topics will be left undiscovered. We will provide you with the tools needed to pass any sommelier exam successfully while learning how to manage and build a world-class wine program.
This class will be held Online through our online learning platform. Tasting Kits are available for pick up at our school or are available for shipping. Please note that we are unable to ship to New Hampshire, Utah, Alaska or Hawaii.
Cost: $1295
Location: Online
Instructor: Ashley Broshious
Student Testimonials:
Tony Krueger, Certified Sommelier, Retired Navy: I found the Commonwealth Wine School Certified Sommelier course to be extremely helpful, and an integral part of my successfully passing the Certified exam on the first attempt.Ashley Broshious was able to clearly define the depth and breadth of knowledge required for each of the major wine producing regions of the world, she helped to sharpen our palates through well designed tasting flights, and not only demonstrated what great service looks like, but also provided practical advice on how to handle questions and situations during service. She remains available to answers questions, and provide advice to this day.I would give serious consideration to taking this class if you are preparing for the Certified Exam.
Andrew Stress, Certified Sommelier, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Ashley was a tremendous resource and mentor during my preparation for the certified exam. She understands how to support working professionals around their busy schedules. Ashley and CWS helped break down the process and information in the most clear, structured, digestible study format I've seen yet. My tasting improved greatly without the benefit of a local tasting group since relocating to a new city. I felt she was personally invested in my success and look forward to continuing my studies with her moving forward. Cheers!