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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Wine Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2024)

VinePair

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle. But, like all mothers, it’s happy to let her child steal the spotlight.

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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 9 Sommeliers: Which One Wine Is on Your Holiday Wish List?

VinePair

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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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Burgundy Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

Keep reading to discover producers from lesser-known villages worthy of committing to memory, the under-the-radar grapes you should discover, and a few standout bottles of Beaujolais. Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif. Cyrus Schultz, sommelier, Cyrus Alexander Valley , Geyserville, Calif. “Is

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A New Wave of French Wine Bars

Imbibe Magazine

Molly Wismeier, sommelier and co-owner of MaMou in New Orleans. Photo by Michael Mantese Molly Wismeier , a Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year with more than 30 years of experience, has had a front-row seat to the rapid evolution in the French wine world. Photo by Sam Hanna Photography MaMou bar.

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2024 World of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Dates, Tickets & Events

PubClub

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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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

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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