Blind tasting drills. Example flights.
If you're looking to improve your blind tasting for an exam format setting, meaning 6 different wines at once, then practicing this format can help you prepare with timing, color, sight, aroma, palate...
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Tasting Mats with Aroma Wheels.
These new tasting mats, designed by Fernando Beteta, MS are easy to download and print. The aroma wheel is short and sweet, keeping the major aromas and structure found in wine in a colorful, easy to...
View ArticlePractice questions for Sommeliers, Master Level.
Some questions to kick your ass in the morning. Look up the answers on your own. No help here. Good luck. 1. What is Oseleta?2. Who was Giulio Gambelli?3. What is Ansonica?4. In which...
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Cuts of Beef by Wine Pairing.
It's not always true that Beef goes with Red. I've had some of the best Korean-style BBQ Short ribs with off-dry Riesling, however when I see COW, I see RED.This fun graphic just helps me navigate...
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Just released! Teeshirtcellar.com - wine humor you wear
Many of you have asked about my wine graphics and maps. Well, I've teamed up with teeshirtcellar.com and the raunchy wine humor from @shitmysommsays to create wearable wine-geek quotes and...
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New, updated Master Sommelier Deductive Tasting Grid 2017
For anyone interested in persuing their Advanced, Master level, or just want to keep up with blind tasting, here is the 2017 revised Court of Master Sommeliers Tasting Grid.I've always used my own...
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(unofficial) List of wines you need for your blind tasting group.
Download the Excel File HereDownload PDF Here So you want to start a tasting group or get more structured? Make a list of wines (with producers) that you need to taste. The Court of Master Sommeliers...
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Map of Key Mezcal regions of Oaxaca.
Map by Fernando Beteta Key Oaxaca Municipalities of Production:VALLES CENTRALES: Santiago Matatlán Tlacolula, Ocotlán, Ejutla, ZimatlanSIERRA SUR: Solá de Vega, Miahuatlán, YautepecSolá de Vega,...
View ArticleVideo! French winemaking terms.
Translation of French Winemaking termsFrench : English(In order of red wine making)Egrappage: DestemmingÉraflage : DestalkingFoulage: CrushingEncuvage: VattingPigeage: Cap PunchingRemontage: Pumping...
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Pictures of soil types from wine regions around the world
An ongoing gallery of soil types of famous wine regions of the world. View fullsize Champagne Chalk View fullsize Jerez: Sand, Albariza, Clay View fullsize Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Gallette stones View...
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Blind Tasting 8 wines using the Deductive Tasting Grid.
Blind Tasting these seven wines. My tasting notes and conclusions. View fullsize Mosel Riesling View fullsize Riesling Spatlese View fullsize California Chardonnay View fullsize Chardonnay California...
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Hundreds of Sommelier Practice questions. Expert level.
Here are hundreds of Jeopardy-style practice questions I put together for you. If you already subscribe to my mailing list, you will recognize the categories and format. I usually send out 10...
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Terroir and Aromas of Riesling based on soil
View fullsize Red Shale and Hayseed, herbal aroma View fullsize Sandstone and Apricots View fullsize Shell limestone and Mango View fullsize Porphyry and minerality View fullsize Gneiss and Quince and...
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German Masterclass presentation and wines
Prezi created by Fernando Beteta, MS! This “Prezi” was used for my German Wine Masterclass on June 18th 2019. The seminar and tasting covers brief human history, soils, modern age wine laws, grapes and...
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How to pass one of the world's toughest exams. Interview with the BBC Podcast...
The Food ChainSommeliers: Wine waiters uncorked Master sommeliers are the elite of the global wine industry - only a few hundred people have claimed the title over the last 50 years. It can take...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Storing Wine at Home
Originally published on Redfin February 14, 2020 - By Lexi Klinkenberg Some days there’s nothing better than coming home from work and pouring yourself a nice glass of wine. Whether you prefer white or...
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Recipe! Guatemalan Pepián
One of my favorite Guatemalan dishes, Pepian is full of rich, earthy flavors, colorful spices and aromas. It’s similar to Mexican moles but does not include chocolate.The recipe looks complicated but...
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Metodología de la cata de vinos. Ficha de la cata descriptiva traducida en...
Durante muchos años quise compartir mi contenido en español. Como Guatemalteco, espero inspirar a futuros sommeliers latinos a lograr sus diplomas de Master Sommelier. Traduje la tabla de degustación...
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Grapes that are long gone from the Bordeaux Blend
Wine grapes that are long gone from the Bordeaux blend.Before the wrath of phylloxera hit the French department of Gironde and commune of Libourne, the wine region of Bordeaux had over three dozen...
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New, updated Master Sommelier Deductive Tasting Grid 2024
For anyone interested in persuing their Advanced, Master level, or just want to keep up with blind tasting, here is the 2024 revised Court of Master Sommeliers Tasting Grid.I've always used my own...
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