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Tahiirah Habibi Is Building a Better Wine World on Her Own Terms

Imbibe Magazine

Since then, she’s continued to rack up accolades, such as VinePair ’s 2022 Advocate of the Year and Wine Enthusiast ’s 2023 Social Visionary of the Year. Despite all her accomplishments in the wine world, Habibi doesn’t have one thing that wine professionals covet: the Master Sommelier pin. But that changed in 2011.

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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)

VinePair

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

VinePair

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. My personal favorite is Domaine Bousquet out of Mendoza.

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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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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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