Somm

Somm

Documentary • 2013 • 1 hr 33 min

6.8

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Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble, Ian Cauble, Andrea Cecci

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June 21, 2013

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The ultimate test for egotists. I got a kick outta it and the depth of knowledge is hella interesting. If you like wine you'll be fine.

Cameron Campbell

One of the first movies that really peaked my interest in the documentary genre.

The best inside look at what it takes to be a sommelier, and what the life is like. I’m just a casual wine drinker and I loved this.

Somm like it hot. It's an interesting watch that reveals how much bs sommeliers are.

Despite the superficial quality, you are caught up in suspense at the end.

Matthew Sherman

It’s a documentary about learning and drinking wine. I wanted to be sitting there sniffing, sipping, and drinking with them the whole time!

Joseph Dubrowski

Pretty good documentary that takes a look into a world that I didn’t even know existed.

Surprisingly entertaining film on 4 wine obsessives who are trying to pass one of the hardest tests in the world.

What does it take to learn EVERYTHING about wine?

Fun to see the process of the candidates studying, but I wished I would have learned something about wine.... since thats what this is about

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6.8 – Based on 429 ratings

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