SOMM (2012)

Four sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

Director:

Jason Wise

Writer:

Jason Wise

Stars:

Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bo Barrett	...	Self
Shayn Bjornholm	...	Self
Dave Cauble	...	Self
Ian Cauble	...	Self
Andrea Cecci	...	Self
Fred Dame	...	Self
Elizabeth Dowty	...	Self
Whitney Fisher	...	Self
Jay Fletcher	...	Self
Jean Marie Fourrier	...	Self
Wilhelm Haag	...	Self
Drew Hendricks	...	Self
Michael Jordan	...	Self
Geoff Kruth	...	Self
Mercedes Lam	...	Self

Storyline

Four sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

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Plot Keywords:

sommelier | test | napa valley | champagne | grapes | 

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Taglines:

How much do you know about wine?

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world's most prestigious, secretive, and exclusive organizations. Since its inception in 1969, 230 candidates ( as of 2016 ) have reached the exalted Master level. The exam covers every nuance of the world of wine, spirits and cigars.

User Reviews

Good wine movie, wishing for better music

Compelling look at the dedication needed to pass one of the hardest exams in the world. Each of the candidates featured in the movie had interesting personality quirks that kept my interest... I found myself rooting for all of them, knowing the odds were against them.

This documentary will likely appeal to wine lovers, but perhaps also those who are curious about wine or appreciate obsessions. This documentary reminded me of Kings of Pastry- a similar look at an exam that requires full obsession and dedication. Although not about an exam, the sushi documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi had a similar feel.

The constant background music during dialogue/ emotional high points was very distracting, enough to dock it a point or two.

Details

Official Sites:

Official DVD site [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian German French

Release Date:

21 June 2013 (Canada)

Also Known As:

SOMM

Filming Locations:

Burgundy, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$28,050, 23 June 2013

Gross USA:

$174,197

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$174,197

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forgotten Man Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD