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Kamal Malik becomes the first Master Sommelier from India

Spiritz

In a historic achievement, Kamal Malik has become the first Indian to earn the prestigious Master Sommelier title. This milestone underscores his exceptional expertise and dedication to the world of wine. He first gained recognition by winning the Hilton South East Asia FB Masters Sommelier Cup in Jakarta, in 2015.

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We Asked 11 Sommeliers: Which Bordeaux Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. What counts as a bang for your buck is subjective, of course, especially when it comes to the priciest wines on the shelf. Here’s what the pros said.

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2024 London Wine Competition Winners Announced

Bar Magazine

The results of the 2024 London Wine Competition are out. The 7th edition of the International London Wine Competition was held on March 18-19, 2024 in London. CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS FAT CAT TAWNY from Australia was awarded wine of the year. 2024 London Wine Competition judges panel picture of one team. “I

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We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What Cabernet Sauvignon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that Cab represents some of the world’s most legendary — and most expensive — red wines on the primary market and the collector circuit.

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The Wayward Somm: Those Drinks are Expensive for a Reason

Bevspot

Before joining BevSpot, Trevor Bernatchez spent over 15 years in the world of restaurants and wine retail. After becoming a Certified Sommelier in 2015, Trevor was looking for new challenges for his career in the beverage industry. As BevSpot’s Sr.

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The Wayward Somm: Don't Be That Manager

Bevspot

Before joining BevSpot, Trevor Bernatchez spent over 15 years in the world of restaurants and wine retail. After becoming a Certified Sommelier in 2015, Trevor was looking for new challenges for his career in the beverage industry. As BevSpot’s Sr.

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The Mount Rushmore of California Wine, According to 8 Wine Experts

VinePair

Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. Surprisingly, not a single wine was mentioned twice!

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