I Failed the Certified Sommelier Exam | Here's What Happened

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurospicysommelier/ Wine maps: https://m-gustafson.square.site/s/shop _______________________________________ I failed the Certified Sommelier exam — and I’m talking about it. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with the Court of Master Sommeliers, what it felt like to walk out of the exam room heartbroken, and why I decided to take it again just three months later. Whether you're a sommelier, a wine student, or just curious about what it's really like behind the scenes in the wine world, this is for you! 🍷 What went wrong 🍷 What I learned 🍷 And why failing that first time didn’t define me This is a raw, honest look at the service portion of the exam, the pressure, the emotion — and the growth that came after. 🔔 Subscribe for more: wine career stories, industry insights, and pop culture + wine pairings 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-natty/id1812110104?i=1000706436371 #Sommelier #CertifiedSommelier #WineIndustry #CourtOfMasterSommeliers #WineExam #WinePodcast #FailureToSuccess #MichelinWine Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 3MQV94MEUN43LBGB Timestamps: 0:00 intro 0:15 why I took the exam 2:22 pressure & expectations 3:26 my first attempt 9:42 failure takeaway 11:32 attempt no. 2 16:31 thoughts on the career 17:24 outro