Certified Sommelier Examination

Tasting Module
Candidate Instruction

Nose & Palate Assessment

Under the nose and palate you are asked to check off generic descriptord and then to add the
specific descriptors which best reflect your choices.
We are looking for the most expressive items and not everything in the wine.
After marking the generic descriptors please write 1 or 2 specific descriptors which better
define your choices.

Fruit Generic Descriptor (EXAMPLE)

Apple/Pear Stone Fruit Citrus Fruit Tropical Fruit
Grapefruit
Green apple
Lemon zest

Mark up to 3 boxes per line as directed

Structural Assessment
Check the box(es) that best fit the element you are evaluating
Mark only one box per line

Initial & Final Conclusion

Based on all the elements you have marked check the box that suits the best the climate, style
grape varietal(s) & vintage
Mark only one box per line

Name:_________________________________________________________

For office only Score

White Wine
Red Wine
Total %
Certified Sommelier Tasting Grid - White Wine Name:___________________
Shade in the chosen cell completely Total
Aroma/Flavour Mark up to 3 boxes
Fruit Generic
Apple/Pear Stone Fruit Citrus Fruit Tropical Fruit
Descriptor
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Underripe Over-ripe Dried
Fruit Quality Ripe
Tart Tropical Candied
Mark up to 2 boxes
Non Fruit Descriptor Herbal
Floral Spice Other
(not oak) Vegetal
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Earth / Mineral Stone /
None Earth / Soil
Generic Descriptors Mineral
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Matured in
Use of Oak No Oak
Oak
List Specific Wood
Descriptors
Mark 1 box per line below
Medium
Structure / Sugar Dry Off Dry Sweet Dessert
Sweet
Acidity Low Medium - Medium Medium + High
Alcohol Low Medium - Medium Medium + High
Finish Short Medium - Medium Medium + Long
Mark 1 box per line below
Conclusion Climate Cool Moderate Warm
Style Old World New World
Sauvignon
Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Riesling Viognier Muscat
Grape(s) Blanc
Pinot Gris / Grüner
Torrontés Albariñio Gewürztraminer
Pinot Grigio Veltliner
Country France Italy USA Australia New Zealand Germany
Chile
Spain South Africa Austria
Argentina
Vintage 2008 - 2009 2010 - 2011 2012 - 2013 2014 - 2015 2016 - 2017
Total Score
Certified Sommelier Tasting Grid - Red Wine Name:___________________
Shade in the chosen cell completely Total
Aroma/Flavour Mark up to 3 boxes
Fruit Generic
Black Fruit Red Fruit Blue Fruit Other
Descriptor
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Underripe Jammy Dried
Fruit Quality Ripe
Tart Cooked Candied
Mark up to 2 boxes
Non Fruit Descriptor Herbal
Floral Spice Other
(not oak) Vegetal
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Earth / Mineral Stone / Compost
None Earth / Soil
Generic Descriptors Mineral Leaf
List Specific
Descriptors
Mark 1 box only
Matured in
Use of Oak No Oak
Oak
List Specific Wood
Descriptors
Mark 1 box per line below
Medium
Structure / Sugar Dry Off Dry Sweet Dessert
Sweet
Acidity Low Medium - Medium Medium + High
Alcohol Low Medium - Medium Medium + High
Tannin Low Medium - Medium Medium + High
Finish Short Medium - Medium Medium + Long
Mark 1 box per line below
Conclusion Climate Cool Moderate Warm
Style Old World New World
Cab Sauv Syrah or Sangiovese
Gamay Pinot Noir Malbec
Grape(s) Blend Shiraz Blend
Grenache Tempranillo
Zinfandel Nebbiolo Cabernet Franc
Blend Blend
Country France Italy USA Australia New Zealand Germany
Chile
Spain South Africa
Argentina
Vintage 2008 - 2009 2010 - 2011 2012 - 2013 2014 - 2015 2016 - 2017
Total Score