1) One must have passed WJCP basic multiple choice theory test and tasting exam;
2) One must have a Level II: Certified Sommelier Examination or higher from Court of Master Sommeliers;
3) One must have already earned a Diploma level qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust an organization associated with The Institute of Masters of Wine;
4) Wine qualification of at least the same level as above- for example a bachelor or masters degree in oenology;
5) 5 years or more in the wine industry or making wine & passing the WJCP 90 question multiple choice test with a score of 70% or better.
THE WJCP TASTING EVALUATION EXAM
1) Each judging level is based on being tested on wine specific to specific terroir . ie: California, Chile, Bordeaux, etc…..
2) Each level will have different amounts and styles of wine to evaluate.
3) The exam is blind tasting based on specific year, vintage, style etc.
Judging Levels
Judges vary widely in their skill and experience. As a result, the WJCP recognizes various levels of accomplishment. An individual’s level of certification is determined by two factors: tasting exams and experience points earned through WJCP Sanctioned Competition Program events. The different levels and the criteria for achieving them are outlined below.
RECOGNIZED – Past WJCP Tasting exam – No experience points are necessary to attain this level.
Tasting Exam – 4 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight with at least 1 flawed example.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
CERTIFIED – Past WJCP Tasting exam – and at least 5 judging points points.
Tasting Exam – 7 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight with at least 3 flawed examples.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
NATIONAL -Past WJCP Tasting exam – and at least 20 experience points, 15 of which must be judging points.
Tasting Exam – 10 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight- at least 4 flawed examples.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
Prerequisites for the WJCP program
Any of the following:
1) One must have passed WJCP basic multiple choice theory test and tasting exam;
2) One must have a Level II: Certified Sommelier Examination or higher from Court of Master Sommeliers;
3) One must have already earned a Diploma level qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust an organization associated with The Institute of Masters of Wine;
4) Wine qualification of at least the same level as above- for example a bachelor or masters degree in oenology;
5) 5 years or more in the wine industry or making wine & passing the WJCP 90 question multiple choice test with a score of 70% or better.
THE WJCP TASTING EVALUATION EXAM
1) Each judging level is based on being tested on wine specific to specific terroir . ie: California, Chile, Bordeaux, etc…..
2) Each level will have different amounts and styles of wine to evaluate.
3) The exam is blind tasting based on specific year, vintage, style etc.
Judging Levels
Judges vary widely in their skill and experience. As a result, the WJCP recognizes various levels of accomplishment. An individual’s level of certification is determined by two factors: tasting exams and experience points earned through WJCP Sanctioned Competition Program events. The different levels and the criteria for achieving them are outlined below.
RECOGNIZED – Past WJCP Tasting exam – No experience points are necessary to attain this level.
Tasting Exam – 4 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight with at least 1 flawed example.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
CERTIFIED – Past WJCP Tasting exam – and at least 5 judging points points.
Tasting Exam – 7 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight with at least 3 flawed examples.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
NATIONAL -Past WJCP Tasting exam – and at least 20 experience points, 15 of which must be judging points.
Tasting Exam – 10 different flights each from both new and old world wines -with 4 wines in each flight- at least 4 flawed examples.
All Tasting exams are conducted under single-blind conditions (meaning that the same types of wines are tasted against each other and the producers’ names are not known)
MASTER -Pa