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SOMM VIP Certified Sommelier Practice Examination

SOMM — This exam mirrors the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Certified Sommelier Examination, which consists of three components: a written theory test (~70 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes), a practical service examination, and a blind tasting of two wines; candidates must pass all three sections, with the overall pass rate historically around 65–70%.

31
Questions
60m
Time Limit
65.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 31👑 VIP

A guest at your restaurant orders a 2018 Barolo and asks you to decant it immediately. As you examine the bottle, you notice significant sediment has formed along the lower side. Which of the following is the most professionally appropriate course of action?

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