How It Works
Over the course of 6 rounds, each participant will partake in a blind tasting and have a specified amount of time to provide written answers in accordance with the Court of Master Sommelier (CMS) Standards. The winner(s) advance to the next round. In ROUND 5 + CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND, participants must provide answers verbally in accordance with CMS Standards.
ROUND 1: 64 CONTESTANTS
32 Matches • 1 Wine • 90 seconds
ROUND 2: 32 CONTESTANTS
16 Matches • 1 Wine • 90 seconds
ROUND 3: 16 CONTESTANTS
8 Matches • 2 Wines • 3 minutes
ROUND 4: 8 CONTESTANTS
4 Matches • 2 Wines • 3 minutes
ROUND 5: 4 CONTESTANTS
2 Matches • 2 Wines • 3 minutes
ROUND 6: CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
1 Match • 2 Wines • 3 minutes
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Compete in Los Angeles
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Compete in Sonoma
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Compete in New York
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