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Spiritz
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has announced the launch of ‘2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India’ competition , set to take place on January 23, 2025 at The Lalit Lawn, Mumbai. It is a proud moment to watch Indian sommeliers step into the international arena, equipped to compete with the very best.”
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Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. He is a Level II Certified Sommelier by The Court of Master Sommeliers and a founding member of the Southeastern Sommelier Society. 246 and The Optimist. cocktail bars.
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PUNCH
JULY 10, 2024
Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.
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PUNCH
MAY 17, 2024
As the bistro staple rises in popularity (and price), many sommeliers find themselves at a crossroads: Serve the beloved wine with a thorny reputation, or find alternatives to satisfy its fans.
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PUNCH
JUNE 18, 2024
These are the 10 best natural wine producers to know right now, according to sommeliers, wine writers and buyers.
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PUNCH
JANUARY 20, 2025
Here's why, according to sommeliers. Big, bold red wines like Bordeaux and merlot are making a comeback, unseating chilled red wine.
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VinePair
JULY 30, 2024
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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VinePair
MARCH 7, 2024
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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PUNCH
AUGUST 27, 2024
Here, sommeliers and experts answer questions about by-the-glass menus, tipping and more. The modern wine bar can be difficult to navigate.
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Spiritz
AUGUST 13, 2024
In a historic achievement, Kamal Malik has become the first Indian to earn the prestigious Master Sommelier title. Kamal is being awarded Master Sommelier Certificate with five other individuals - Paul Fauvel, Paul Robineau, Andres Aragón Pérez, Bertrand Lutaud, and Kevin Lu Kai Wen.
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PUNCH
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Top New York City wine pros and sommeliers recently attended a BYO party and NYC restaurant Claud. Here are the bottles they brought.
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VinePair
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
And if you ask a sommelier the most frequent request they get on an average night of service, chances are they’ll say it’s for a dry wine: “What’s your driest Chardonnay ?” “Can If you ask the sommelier for a dry wine among common varieties like these, that technically wouldn’t narrow down the options at all. Can I get a dry red?”
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VinePair
JANUARY 22, 2025
But at a high-end restaurant, is it rude to ask the sommelier for help getting the perfect shot? VinePair tapped Libby Winters, sommelier at NYCs Midtown haunt The Grill , to share some etiquette on taking photos at the table. What if the sommelier never presents the bottle in the first place?
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VinePair
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) But at wine-focused establishments where beverage programs can boast hundreds or even thousands of bottles, can guests really expect sommeliers to sample every single bottle?
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VinePair
AUGUST 13, 2024
Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I Cedric Nicaise, co-owner and sommelier, The Noortwyck , NYC “My go-to summer wine is the hard-to-pronounce but easy to love — and drink.
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VinePair
MAY 14, 2024
The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available. Bobby Snyder, head sommelier, Yingtao , NYC “Boxed wine!
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VinePair
JUNE 13, 2024
We asked sommeliers from across the U.S. Eamon Pereyra, sommelier, The Peacock at Austin Proper , Austin, Texas “Finding good value in Bordeaux isn’t always easy, but if you look outside of the obvious appellations of Medoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol, there are some tremendously good bargains. Here’s what the pros said.
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VinePair
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Seeking affordable yet overachieving Chardonnay, we reached out to sommeliers. And for those seeking bottles beyond France, budget-friendly wines from California, Oregon, Germany and Italy also made appearances in these sommeliers’ recommendations. There’s even a canned Chardonnay that’s an ideal sidekick for a picnic.
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VinePair
MARCH 28, 2024
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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Imbibe Magazine
JULY 9, 2024
We tapped sommeliers, restauranteurs, and wine shop owners to get their recommendation for bottles to try right now. “It’s uniquely a co-ferment of Xarel-lo and Sumoll, but the wine rips,” says Femi Oyediran, a sommelier and co-owner of Graft Wine Shop in Charleston, South Carolina.
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VinePair
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Danya Degen, general manager and sommelier, Méli Wine & Mezze , Washington, D.C. Todd Johnston, beverage director and sommelier, Marsh House , Nashville “Head to Spain for white wines that are opulent, complex, and unique. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. “I buy as much aligoté as possible.
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VinePair
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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. Ross Cohen, head sommelier, Time and Tide , NYC “I often enjoy Merlot blended with other grape varieties, so look to regions like Bordeaux for great classic examples.
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VinePair
DECEMBER 15, 2023
We asked nine sommeliers across the world to share the epic bottles on their own holiday wish lists. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co. Eric Moorer, sommelier, Gemini , Washington, D.C. But have you ever wondered what the professionals are coveting for themselves? Wonder no more.
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VinePair
JULY 7, 2024
If you’re at a restaurant with proper wine service, you’ll likely witness what looks like a well-rehearsed dance: A guest thumbs through a binder of options and consults the sommelier once or twice before reaching a decision for the table. This ritual between sommelier and guest usually stops when both parties approve the wine.
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Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 11, 2025
I had never seen a pregnant sommelier, James remembers. They want you to be a part of the party. Pregnancies can complicate already fraught social terrain. When I was pregnant with my first, I was very self-conscious about it. Taboos about visibly pregnant people working in spaces where alcohol is served persist.
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VinePair
MARCH 6, 2024
To learn more about when and how to decant white wines, VinePair spoke with Jun Xi Chen, head sommelier at Jōji NYC. The article Ask a Sommelier: Should You Decant White Wine? Should You Decant White Wine? Chen explains that, in general, white wines tend to have much more volatile aromatic compounds than those found in red wines.
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Old Liquors Magazine
APRIL 30, 2024
Las Vegas’ only tea sommelier, Lola Zhao, grew up immersed in the world of tea. Are there any similarities between a tea sommelier and a wine sommelier? “I I think any kind of sommelier has a commonality. When she was a young girl, she spent much of her time at her uncle’s quiet tea shop in Shenyang, China.
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Cheers
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission.
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Imbibe Magazine
JUNE 10, 2024
Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. He’s the newly appointed head sommelier of Air France and head sommelier at Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon.
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Spiritz
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has introduced its official membership program, aimed at uniting professionals and enthusiasts while promoting excellence in the evolving beverage industry. Professional sommeliers will benefit from certifications, masterclasses, and access to international competitions.
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Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Spanning over several days, the festival brought together renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and food enthusiasts from around the world for a series of unforgettable events. Expert sommeliers and mixologist were on hand to offer guidance and insight, enhancing the tasting experience for attendees.
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Cheers
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Sommeliers almost always match wines to the strongest flavors on the plate, which are rarely the main ingredient. From that point, sommeliers apply a “like with like” strategy that is highly effective for identifying harmonious combinations. More often, these flavors come from sauces, seasonings or cooking methods.
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Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 6, 2024
Burgundy “is the wine connoisseur’s region,” says Nikita Malhotra, head sommelier of Burgundy wine event, La Paulée. Since the wines are in a higher price bracket, learning to appreciate the region not only takes an investment of money but time and energy.
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Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
Sommeliers and beverage directors are finding inspiration in Spain’s relatively recent wine renaissance, from the revival of indigenous varietals to boundary-pushing new styles. . Bar Vinazo, Brooklyn, New York The newest venture from sommelier, author, and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Bar Vinazo celebrates his love for Spanish wines.
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Cheers
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Natalie Tapken is the lead sommelier and beverage director at Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Easton, MD. It was almost unheard of for a pregnant woman to work on the floor as a sommelier. I have had many sommeliers reach out when pregnant to seek advice on hospitality and motherhood.
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Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2024
Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. Certified Sommelier, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, Cicerone Beer Server, Tequila T-Award CRT, Certified Mezcal specialist, Canadian Whiskey Certificate, BarSmarts Advanced. Cesar Perez Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Mexican and agave distillates.
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Imbibe Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine.
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Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2024
SommCon has curated a community of beverage trailblazers, offering on- and off-premise buyers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, sommeliers, beverage directors, educators, and media an unmatched experience for wine and spirits education and career development.
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Imbibe Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I I have just the thing,” Zarate says, excited to introduce a unique find.
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Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
I am also a certified sommelier and have bartending experience for over 10 years. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years; I started as a part-timer in high school, working as a sushi helper, busser, runner, server, bartender and floor manager. What kind of experience can guests expect when visiting Wonderland?
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Australian Bartender
JANUARY 27, 2025
The venues Executive Chef, Pip Pratt, Group Bars Manager, Ben Ingall, Group Sommelier, Kyle Poole, and Head Chef Will Francis, who has returned to Australia from the UK to take on this new role. Alongside Ingalls cocktail creations, Sommelier Kyle Poole, said the venue is committed to quality wines and exploring new varieties.
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Imbibe Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2024
In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. “It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures.
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Chilled Magazine
JULY 29, 2024
Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next). Cariño’s beverage program, curated by Soto, blends Latin American gastronomy and culture with unique spirits and infusions.
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