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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Everyone likes a good deal, even wine professionals and sommeliers who spend their days pouring pricey bottles. That’s why we asked sommeliers to recommend the bottles they think are a solid bargain. Amber Pike, lead sommelier, Andros Taverna , Chicago “Domaine de la Pépière, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Les Gras Moutons.

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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

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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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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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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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

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

JANUARY 25, 2024

Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif. Cyrus Schultz, sommelier, Cyrus Alexander Valley , Geyserville, Calif. “Is Randall Middleton, sommelier, Esters Wine Shop & Bar , Santa Monica, Calif. Marianna Caldwell, sommelier and general manager, Cassia , Santa Monica, Calif. “My

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When Hawaii native Chuck Furuya passed the rigorous Master Sommelier exam in 1989, he was only the tenth American to do so (strangely, he shared the small island state with four fellow sommeliers during the beginning of his career). It is also a very important part of being a sommelier, in my opinion.

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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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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

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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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite all her accomplishments in the wine world, Habibi doesn’t have one thing that wine professionals covet: the Master Sommelier pin. When she was a neophyte sommelier she aspired to be the first Black female Master Sommelier. But that changed in 2011.

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

The best natural wine producers, bottles to try, bars to visit and trends to know in 2024, according to sommeliers and experts.

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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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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) is set to revolutionise the country’s beverage industry by focusing on raising standards in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and also educate and offer top Indian talent a platform to showcase their skills and qualify for regional and global competitions.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

APRIL 16, 2024

Curated by certified sommelier Hailey Pruitt, the collection pays special homage to wines from Mexico.” a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr. The restaurant’s bar and accompanying wine cellar offer equally impressive programs. It’s the language that chef and Ladino partner Berty Richter grew up speaking at home.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

VinePair tapped Patrick Kattner, head sommelier at NYC Italian restaurant Foul Witch , to share some advice on how to handle this tricky situation. If the sommelier strongly recommended the bottle and influenced your final decision, it’s more likely that they’ll help you pick out something else.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There is much more here to explore, and it will leave even the most seasoned Level 3 sommelier with a newfound fact or concept to contemplate. The talents that made her an in-demand sommelier and lecturer are the same qualities that come through in her writing. And this is just a high-level overview of the book’s contents.

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Bartender.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Featured Bartender: MICHELLE LABORDE Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, Townsend, TN Michelle LaBorde is Sommelier and Bar Director at Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, TN.

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VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the current crop of bartenders and sommeliers should know the names and stories of some of their more famous predecessors, or if the only thing that really matters is being able to make the drinks and serve the wine.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Wine can be expensive, especially if it’s not somewhere you usually put your money, so, the sommelier should really be finding out what it is you like to drink, what experience you want and what would make dinner special. Their servers and sommeliers are proud of what they are serving and want people to enjoy themselves. “We’re

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Panelists included Emma Alexander, a traveling consultant, mentor, and spirits cocktail competition judge; Robin Wolf, a bar owner, certified spirits professional, certified sommelier and cicerone, mentor, and expert in locally focused and sustainable mixology; Tara Gillum, who operates a cocktail bar that specializes in premium drinks at a blue-collar (..)

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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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Cheers

JUNE 24, 2024

Our guest for this episode is Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, who is one of the founders of Wineaux, a new wine market and bar in southwest Las Vegas. Nick weighs in on popular wine styles, wine education, pairings and creating an experience for guests, as well as the challenges with operating an on- and off-premise wine business.

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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We asked 14 sommeliers and wine professionals to share their thoughts on the bottles that can get the ball rolling for the red wine newbie. ” —Bernadette James, sommelier, Stages / The Living Room , Dover, N.H. But all it takes is just a bottle or two for a person to get started on their own nerdy journey.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

With that in mind, we asked 15 sommeliers to name their best bang-for-your-buck Cabs. ” —Bernadette James, sommelier, Stages / The Living Room , Dover, N.H. Jonathon Thompson, bartender/sommelier, sap sua , Denver “Cabernet Sauvignon comes from all over the world.

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