A Tall Order: Sommelier 101

After a teeny bit of research, I have compiled a list of things that one should know about HOW TO BECOME A SOMMELIER. The following Qs expand the list of questions that I posted earlier. To be a sommelier, one should know how to:

1. Describe regions, grape types, seasons, vineyards, and vintages of assortment of wines
2. Capably create wine lists that are paired with appropriate meals
3. Utilize and explain terminology to describe wines
4. Identify and use appropriate wine glasses for appropriate wines
5. Describe components of wines
6. Decant wines (and know which)
7. Explain and understand the chemistry behind winemaking
8. Taste wine and identify wines by appearance, taste, smell
9. Judge color, aroma, flavour, body
10. Store and care for bottles for max flavour and longevity.

That's a tall order. I'm not sure I know where to begin. Maybe I need a glass of wine to get started?