Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Vocabulary Game
Wine regions and law
Grape varieties
Viticulture
Wine evaluation
Spirits
Wine service
Sources for these terms (22)
- American Viticultural Area (AVA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Appellation d'origine protégée / contrôlée (PDO / AOC) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Vini DOCG, DOC e IGT · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dosage · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Maturation on lees · Source checked 2026-11-04
- History · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Grape varieties · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Barolo DOCG · Source checked 2026-11-04
- El Consejo Regulador · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Port Wines: Introduction · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Terroir and grape varieties · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Merlot · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cahors · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bourgogne wines, crafted in an exceptional winegrowing region · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bourgogne wines: decoding the AOCs · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The Deductive Wine Tasting Method Workshop · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tannin management in the vineyard · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Our Tequila · Source checked 2026-11-04
- TTB Beverage Alcohol Manual, Chapter 4: Class and Type Designation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- How to serve a wine properly? · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CMS Introductory Exam
The CMS Introductory Sommelier Certificate is the entry-level qualification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. The two-day course and exam introduce students to the CMS Deductive Tasting Method, wine service standards, and foundational knowledge of the world's wine regions, grape varieties, spirits, beer, and sake. The exam is 70 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes with a 60% passing threshold.
Exam sponsor: Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
45 minutes
Passing Score
60%
Reported exam pass rate: ~90%+. course-completion oriented; high pass rate for prepared students This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CMS Introductory vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CMS Introductory vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CMS Introductory terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CMS Introductory terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas (CMS-A) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CMS Introductory Sommelier exam format?
The exam is a closed-book, 70-question multiple-choice test with four answer options per question. You have 45 minutes to complete it. A minimum score of 60% (42 correct answers) is required to pass. No electronics are allowed in the exam room.
How hard is the CMS Introductory Sommelier exam?
The Introductory exam has an estimated 90%+ pass rate, making it the most accessible CMS level. However, this is because candidates typically complete the two-day course first. Students who arrive without pre-study may struggle. The CMS recommends studying the entire 260-page workbook before class.