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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache

Chilled Magazine

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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We Asked 18 Sommeliers: What Chardonnay Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

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

VinePair

We asked sommeliers from across the U.S. Château Haut Rian Côtes de Bordeaux Merlot Pure Gourmandise Vin Sans Soufre Ajoute 2022. Domingo Abreu, sommelier, Lopesan Costa Bávaro , Punta Cana, Dominican Republic “Château Pedesclaux is my go-to and favorite Bordeaux when thinking about the best bang for your buck.”

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s Your Go-To Summer Wine?

VinePair

Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. My thirst quencher for the summer is the 2022 Sybille Kuntz Riesling Trocken from the Mosel in Germany. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I

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5 to Try: Burgundy Wines

Imbibe Magazine

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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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

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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We Asked 13 Sommeliers: Which Merlot Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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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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