It’s time to get serious. Seriously studious. I told you about my certified sommelier exam that I was set to take in Las Vegas (big pimpin’ style at the Bellagio.) Yeah- that didn’t happen. Life got in the way…a trip to italy, starting a new business…so, i thought it would be better to give myself more time to really focus and devote adequate time to studying. I rescheduled to take the exam right here in LA at the big pimpin’ in its own right Spago in Beverly Hills. So- the countdown begins. 3 weeks. Me and some Master Sommeliers in the extremely colorful interiors of Spago.
I ran into someone that just took the exam in Vegas…and failed. What?? It got me a bit freaked out because this is someone that works in the business and is no dummy. She is taking the exam again the same day as me in Beverly Hills and we are promptly forming a study group. My house will soon become flash card central. Pray for me. In addition to prayers, I will also be accepting as many sparkling wines as possible. If you would also like to come over and grill me with hard vintage questions and berate me while I try to open those bottles perfectly and elegantly that would be nice too.
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If I lived anywhere close to LA, I’d be down with flash card madness in a second! Unfortunately, I live way out in VA, so I’ll have to keep my fingers crossed for you from here. It might make my commute somewhat difficult, not to mention the cooking and cleaning, but hey – I’m lookin’ out for ya!
PS: Good luck!!
You’ll do fine. Trust your instincts. Don’t overthink. You know this stuff.
BTW, your copy of VG&W is way, way less damaged than mine. I’m a little jealous.
i am intimidated just reading about the exam – but as TI mentioned above, you’ll do fine. good luck!!!!!