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Wine Knowledge

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Studying for an exam? Jump straight to the practice hubs —
WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3 or
Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified & Advanced.
Every quiz is free, scored instantly, and written by a WSET graduate with distinction and a winemaker.

New to CMS? Start with the
Certified theory quizzes,
then push into the Advanced deep dives or
practise deductive blind tasting —
reds and whites, with full reasoning for every answer.

Just here to learn? Browse the
quizzes, or read the guides below on
storing wine, reading a label, serving sake and the things even experts get wrong.

What’s the best way to study wine?

Learn by tasting! Try as much wine as you can–whether it’s at wineries, restaurants or at home. Nothing beats experience. We also recommend sommelier courses like the Napa Valley Wine Academy and winemaking courses at UC Davis; see our blog post on our experience learning about wine online in the COVID era.

How can I increase my wine knowledge?

In addition to wine courses, working at a winery for practical knowledge is the best method. You can also test yourself for free with our WSET and sommelier practice quizzes. We’ve written several blog posts on the subject.

How to get started learning about wine?

Wine can be an intimidating subject. But it doesn’t have to be. As long as you have a thirst for knowledge (no pun intended) and don’t take things too seriously, you’ll be fine. See our handy wine for beginners guide to get started.