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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

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Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. The Most Underrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Muscadet Vermentino Wine made from the native grapes of Portugal Pinot Gris Chenin Blanc from the U.S. Rosé Champagne!

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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

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The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. It’s great with anything spicy or as an aperitif. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available.

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

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Within the same hotel brand, each property has a unique restaurant and/or bar concept, often multiple within the same property. Each program focuses on four key venues: Bars, Restaurants, Grab & Go and Catering & Events. The Peacock Alley lobby bar at Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando, FL.

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Next Wave Awards Bar Program of the Year: Shinji’s

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There’s no shortage of serious cocktail bars in New York City right now. Swirling tiles adorn the tabletops, their curvetures matching the elegant, half-moon bar. To get guests in the door, technique was the standpoint,” says Adler, a sommelier, former chef, and veteran of esteemed establishments like Contra and Saison.

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We Asked 18 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated Napa Wine? (2024)

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To see the lesser-known sides of Napa Valley, we asked sommeliers to share the Napa producers, grapes, and bottles that they think are underrated. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J. Vito Pasquale, advanced sommelier, Selanne Steak Tavern , Laguna Beach, Calif. Here’s what they said.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (April 2025)

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This bright, sprawling space located on a buzzy corner of the West Village that used to house Holiday Bar evokes a chic, candle-lit dinner party on the French Riviera. Fitting the easygoing, coastal theme, most of the cocktails are aperitif-adjacent. A Soft Landing at Bar Kabawa Bar Kabawa is all about rum.

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The Best Holiday Drinking Gifts for 2023

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You’ll see a portable keg, bar cart essentials, and cheeseboard-themed home decor. Price: $45 Check It Out The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes Consider this comprehensive catalog for that family member who seems to know the story behind anything you drink in their company.

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