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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

VinePair

We asked seven sommeliers to find out which red wines, from the classic to the culty, get more buzz than they deserve. Jonny Thompson, bartender and Level 2 sommelier, sap sua , Denver “I assume it’s a failing of mine, but I’m baffled as to the popularity of certain red wines from the Canary Islands amongst wine professionals. .

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

VinePair

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 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

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It’s definitely not a newfangled gadget, but the fine-mesh strainer is a practical all-in-one workhorse. Bernadette James, sommelier and bartender, The Living Room , Dover, N.H. Its definitely an atomizer. In a pinch, it can be a scoop for things like olives or cherries. Ash Miyasaki, bartender, The Let’s Go!

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What Red Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

To help you resist decision paralysis and narrow down your choices, we asked sommeliers for the splurges they deem worthy and the under-the-radar deals within this mammoth category. Eduardo Dingler, sommelier, vice president of wine access and wine/spirits consultant, Kembara and Makoto Vail , Phoenix, Ariz. and Vail, Colo. “I

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5 to Try: Orange Wines

Imbibe Magazine

Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine. Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019.

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We Asked 13 Sommeliers: Which Merlot Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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Emmeline Zhao, partner and sommelier, Figure Eight and Cora , NYC “Land of Saints is made by winemaker Angela Osborne from the Santa Barbara wine region. Definitely over-delivers for the $17 price point!” It’s ready to drink and hits way above its price tag.” It’s bright with juicy, red fruit. Thirst-quenching Merlot?

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We Asked 12 Wine Pros: What ‘Cult’ Wine Is Actually Worth the Hype?

VinePair

That’s why we asked top sommeliers and beverage directors from across the country to share the wines they think stand above their “cult” status as truly incredible in their own right. Nick Walters, sommelier, Eleven Madison Park , NYC “My pick here is anything from Klaus Peter and Julia Keller in Germany’s Rheinhessen.

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