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Has the Title ‘Master Sommelier’ Become a Paradox?

VinePair

Master Sommelier. After the unexpected sensation of the original SOMM film , the elite title bestowed by the Court of Master Sommeliers upon a tiny set of hospitality industry obsessives has gone from obscure insider jargon to the wine world equivalent of celebrity status. Are you a Master Sommelier?

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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. If you want a wellness drink, leave out the alcohol.

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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

VinePair

We asked seven sommeliers to find out which red wines, from the classic to the culty, get more buzz than they deserve. The tannins and alcohol are commonly unbalanced, leaving heat on the nose and bitterness on the palate. You’re not alone — wine professionals know this feeling, too. appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What Red Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

To help you resist decision paralysis and narrow down your choices, we asked sommeliers for the splurges they deem worthy and the under-the-radar deals within this mammoth category. Eduardo Dingler, sommelier, vice president of wine access and wine/spirits consultant, Kembara and Makoto Vail , Phoenix, Ariz. and Vail, Colo. “I

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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. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I Cedric Nicaise, co-owner and sommelier, The Noortwyck , NYC “My go-to summer wine is the hard-to-pronounce but easy to love — and drink.

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What to Expect from SommCon 2024

Chilled Magazine

SommCon has curated a community of beverage trailblazers, offering on- and off-premise buyers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, sommeliers, beverage directors, educators, and media an unmatched experience for wine and spirits education and career development.

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Better Drinks Take Flight

Imbibe Magazine

Still, despite limited space and access to fresh ingredients, airlines have introduced increasingly sophisticated drink offerings thanks to partnerships, sommeliers, and even bar pop-ups. Gokan’s cocktail list includes a Japanese Old Fashioned and NA cocktails, like an alcohol-free Singapore Sling made with cascara juice.

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