Somm takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into the mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers and their massively intimidating Master Sommelier Exam.
Direction
Wise turns flashcards into genuine thriller tension.
Editing
Rapid-fire montages that make studying look cinematic.
Production
Incredible access to notoriously secretive exam process.
Director
Jason Wise
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Master Sommelier Exam has roughly a 3% pass rate — lower than most state bar exams. Only 269 people had passed worldwide when this filmed.
This documentary basically invented the modern 'wine bro' aesthetic and spawned two sequels plus an entire streaming niche of beverage docs.
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