Forrest Kelly
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The Making of a Master Sommelier: Palate, Passion, and Wine | The Caubleist Pt. 2
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The Making of a Master Sommelier: Palate, Passion, and Wine | The Caubleist Pt. 2

Master Sommelier Ian Cauble joins host Forrest Kelly to discuss what it truly takes to earn one of wine's most elite titles. Ian breaks down the three-part master sommelier exam — knowledge, blind tasting, and service.

What does it take to join one of the most exclusive wine clubs in the world? In Part 2 of The Caubleist, Master Sommelier Ian Cauble pulls back the curtain on the grueling journey to earning the master sommelier title — a distinction held by fewer than 275 people worldwide. Forrest digs into Ian's story, from a self-described "savant" moment at age 17 to globe-trotting through Croatia, South Korea, Japan, and beyond, as Ian shares how a lifelong love of food, culture, and fermented beverages drove him to conquer a three-part exam with a staggering 3% pass rate. Ian breaks down exactly what the master exam demands — from blind tasting six wines with pinpoint precision to navigating a live service exam in front of the world's top sommeliers. Whether you're a wine-curious beginner or an aspiring certified sommelier, this episode is a masterclass in taste, memory, and the art of making people feel at ease. 

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