Warm-Up · Certified — Certified Sommelier Practice Set

Warm-Up · Certified: 60 advanced Certified Sommelier practice questions across 3 groups, for CRU members. A warm-up before the Member Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

Warm-Up · Certified — Certified Sommelier Practice Set

Warm-Up · Certified: a Certified Sommelier practice set with 60 advanced questions across 3 groups. Covers Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, service, food pairing and more, for CRU members.

Certified Sommelier Practice Test — Level 2

A members-only warm-up practice test for the Certified Sommelier (Level 2) exam by the Court of Master Sommeliers. 60 advanced questions across Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Italy, service, food & wine pairing, spirits, and wine list corrections.

What is the Certified Sommelier (Level 2) exam?

The Certified Sommelier exam is the Level 2 certification offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS). It tests advanced wine knowledge including regional detail, food and wine pairing, wine service, blind tasting, and wine list management.

Where can I find a CMS Certified Sommelier practice test?

SOMM DIGI's Warm-Up · Certified at ai.sommdigi.wine/quiz/level-2 is a Certified-level practice set for CRU members. The free First Pour quiz covers the intro regions.

What topics are covered in the Certified Sommelier practice exam?

The practice test covers Burgundy Grand Cru, Bordeaux classifications, Champagne production, Italian DOCG, Rioja aging, Alsace Grand Cru, German Prädikat, food and wine pairing, fortified wines, wine service scenarios, wine list corrections, California AVAs, spirits, sake, beer pairing, and business math.

Is the Certified Sommelier practice test free?

No. Warm-Up · Certified is included with CRU Quiz and CRU Reserve. First Pour, the intro quiz, has five regions free with a free account.

How many questions are in the Certified Sommelier practice test?

Warm-Up · Certified has 60 questions split into 3 groups of 20. Each group tracks your score and gives you a letter grade at the end.

What is the difference between the CMS Level 1 and Level 2 exam?

The CMS Level 1 (Introductory Sommelier) covers foundational wine knowledge — regions, grapes, basic classifications. Level 2 (Certified Sommelier) goes deeper — advanced regional detail, wine service, food pairing, wine list management, and professional exam scenarios.

A warm-up set for CRU members.

60 Certified-level practice questions to warm up before the Member Quiz. Part of CRU Quiz and CRU Reserve — First Pour stays free.

Outstanding. You're ready to serve at any level.

Excellent knowledge. A few gaps to polish.

Solid foundation. Keep pouring through the detail.

Good start. Study the areas you missed.

Every great sommelier started somewhere. Back to the cellar.

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60 advanced questions across 3 groups. Covering Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, service, food pairing, and more.

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Every pass there saves your progress and scores in the competition. This warm-up does neither.

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for CRU members — 60 advanced questions designed to prepare you for the

, this quiz covers every major topic area: wine regions, classifications, service scenarios, food pairing, wine list corrections, spirits, and business math.

resource — included with CRU Quiz and CRU Reserve. Type your answers before revealing the correct response to build real recall, not just recognition.

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