PubClub

DECEMBER 11, 2023

OPENING NIGHT PARTY – Thursday, February 29 | 7pm The World of Pinot Noir’s opening night soirée features Pinot Noir and sparkeling wine from all over the world poured by America’s leading sommeliers, food from the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and scores of famous winemakers. The location is the airy Ballroom Foyer and outdoor terrace.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A darling among sommeliers, Pinot Noir’s prominent acidity and gentle tannins make it a versatile and food-friendly wine. With holiday feasts on the horizon, we asked sommeliers for their picks when it comes to high–quality, affordable Pinot Noir. Emily Johnston, sommelier, The Dutchess , Ojai, Calif. “I

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

And with a push from savvy importers, knowledgeable sommeliers, and curious customers, that type of Spanish wine is only now beginning to percolate onto zeitgeisty wine lists. (If La Vara’s current list includes gems like Viña Zorzal Nat Cool Graciano Navarra 2021 and Bodegas Alamar Capitán Xurelo Mencia Galicia 2019.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 5, 2024

Here are few of the names that will be judging the 2024 event: KATIE RENSHAW , 2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year. The judging panel consists entirely of top bartenders at U.S restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs. TONELLI , 2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Joo Lee Beverage Director, Anto Credit: Anto After years working as a sommelier at restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and San Francisco’s Saison , Joo Lee took the lead as beverage director at Anto, a Midtown East restaurant that opened in March 2023. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

In 2019, nine top producers eschewed the D.O. Several of Corpinnat’s current 11 members—Gramona, Recaredo, Llopart—are favorites of American sommeliers. “I Cava meetings in November last year when D.O. president Javier Pagés announced, “It is clear that Cava, which is open to so many amazing possibilities, is having quite a moment.”

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VinePair

MARCH 8, 2024

Instead of leaning lighter, sommeliers are embracing more textured and full-bodied whites — particularly those from the Iberian peninsula. As more sommeliers continue to share their appreciation for these wines with interested drinkers, this category is slated to take off among wine lovers as well. Rodriguez ‘A Teixa’ 2019 Luis A.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Clara Klein Lead sommelier, Sunday Vinyl @clarantula Dalla Valle “Maya” Red, Oakville, Napa Valley: The “Maya” wine from Dalla Valle is a significant emblem of California wine culture, representing innovation, legacy, and the pioneering spirit that has helped shape Napa Valley’s reputation on the global stage.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

She first fell in love with wine while waitressing at a small restaurant in South Carolina, then proceeded to work as a sommelier, wine director, marketing and export assistant, and even started her own importing business called Hootananny Wines. De La Boue — Willamette Valley, Ore.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

This Sparkling Tea (0% ABV – 150mg Caffeine per 1L) was developed by the award-winning Danish sommelier Jacob Kocemba. She started her non-alc journey in May 2019, when she dove into the world of sobriety. Fortnum & Mason Sparkling Tea Produced and bottled by the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company.

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The Informed Drinker

MARCH 10, 2021

Of note for Washingtonians, among this year’s judges were Maria Denton, who serves as Beverage Director at the Old Ebbitt Grill and The Hamilton; David Denton, a sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak; Rachel Fritz, co-founder and co-owner of ANXO ; and Dave McIntyre, The Washington Post’s wine columnist.

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