A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Kelly Cornett

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Mike Annis (CMS Focused)

Get ready to uncork your inner wine detective! Prepare for an evening of wit, intrigue, and sensory mastery as we unlock the secrets of blind tasting. We'll guide you through the thrilling world of wine exploration without any visual clues, arming you with the tools to unravel grape varieties, regions, and more with finesse. No labels, just uncorked enigmas waiting to be decoded!

Educator: Chelsea Young

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Jason Wilfore (CMS Focused)

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Chelsea Young (WSET Focused)

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Chelsea Young (WSET Focused)

Get ready to uncork your inner wine detective! Prepare for an evening of wit, intrigue, and sensory mastery as we unlock the secrets of blind tasting. We'll guide you through the thrilling world of wine exploration without any visual clues, arming you with the tools to unravel grape varieties, regions, and more with finesse. No labels, just uncorked enigmas waiting to be decoded!

Educator: Chelsea Young

“The Unusual Suspects” - A Blind Tasting Competition with Kelly Cornett

Are you ready to put your taste buds to the test and take a walk on the wild side? Join Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road Podcast for a blind tasting competition like no other. Six wines will be poured, each from a variety or region that is on the fringe of testable according to CMS and WSET.

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: Eric Crane

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: TBD

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: TBD

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A weekly blind tasting group covering both CMS & WSET systematic approach to tasting. 6 wines will be proctored blind - 3 whites and 3 reds of classic & testable regions. All are welcome to attend - no certification (or plans of) necessary.

Proctor: TBD

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

A structured gathering for wine students focused on enhancing tasting skills. Each session features three wines from classic regions often confused for one another. Participants discuss visual, aroma, and structure aspects, guided by a facilitator. Through sighted tastings and discussions, participants deepen their understanding of differences, aiding in wine identification and appreciation.

Sommlympics 2024 | The Ultimate Wine Competition

Sommlympics is a prestigious, high-stakes competition designed to celebrate the art of wine and the mastery of sommeliers, while also being open to passionate wine aficionados. This unique event brings together teams of three industry professionals and wine lovers, who will compete in a series of rigorous challenges encompassing wine theory, service, and the nerve-wracking blind tasting.