VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available. Bobby Snyder, head sommelier, Yingtao , NYC “Boxed wine!

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

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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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

We asked sommeliers from across the U.S. Eamon Pereyra, sommelier, The Peacock at Austin Proper , Austin, Texas “Finding good value in Bordeaux isn’t always easy, but if you look outside of the obvious appellations of Medoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol, there are some tremendously good bargains. Here’s what the pros said.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Over just two years in the industry, the graphic designer-turned-sommelier has held positions at some of New York City’s top restaurants and won over a broad audience of wine lovers with her relatable videos on Instagram and TikTok — and she’s just getting started. That’s where I really could establish my base of classic French wine.”

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VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

To learn more about when and how to decant white wines, VinePair spoke with Jun Xi Chen, head sommelier at Jōji NYC. The article Ask a Sommelier: Should You Decant White Wine? Should You Decant White Wine? This means that as these compounds are exposed to oxygen, they will become more pronounced. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Danya Degen, general manager and sommelier, Méli Wine & Mezze , Washington, D.C. Todd Johnston, beverage director and sommelier, Marsh House , Nashville “Head to Spain for white wines that are opulent, complex, and unique. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. “I buy as much aligoté as possible.

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VinePair

JULY 7, 2024

If you’re at a restaurant with proper wine service, you’ll likely witness what looks like a well-rehearsed dance: A guest thumbs through a binder of options and consults the sommelier once or twice before reaching a decision for the table. This ritual between sommelier and guest usually stops when both parties approve the wine.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

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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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When Hawaii native Chuck Furuya passed the rigorous Master Sommelier exam in 1989, he was only the tenth American to do so (strangely, he shared the small island state with four fellow sommeliers during the beginning of his career). It is also a very important part of being a sommelier, in my opinion.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite all her accomplishments in the wine world, Habibi doesn’t have one thing that wine professionals covet: the Master Sommelier pin. When she was a neophyte sommelier she aspired to be the first Black female Master Sommelier. But that changed in 2011.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To see the lesser-known sides of Napa Valley, we asked sommeliers to share the Napa producers, grapes, and bottles that they think are underrated. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J. Vito Pasquale, advanced sommelier, Selanne Steak Tavern , Laguna Beach, Calif. Here’s what they said.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

We tapped sommeliers, restauranteurs, and wine shop owners to get their recommendation for bottles to try right now. “It’s uniquely a co-ferment of Xarel-lo and Sumoll, but the wine rips,” says Femi Oyediran, a sommelier and co-owner of Graft Wine Shop in Charleston, South Carolina.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The article The VinePair Podcast: Bringing Vinitaly to Chicago appeared first on VinePair. For decades it’s brought together wine professionals from all over the world, and after 50+ years of being held in Verona, Italy, it’s finally making its debut stateside, with the inaugural Vinitaly U.S. edition being held Oct. 20–21 in the Windy City.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 27, 2024

She suggests that instead, it’s always best to speak with the sommelier about serving temperature, especially if you have particular preferences. If it is too cold, ask the sommelier to decant it. The article The Best Way to Warm Your Glass of Wine When It’s Too Cold appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

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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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

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. He’s the newly appointed head sommelier of Air France and head sommelier at Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

VinePair tapped Patrick Kattner, head sommelier at NYC Italian restaurant Foul Witch , to share some advice on how to handle this tricky situation. If the sommelier strongly recommended the bottle and influenced your final decision, it’s more likely that they’ll help you pick out something else.

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VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether the current crop of bartenders and sommeliers should know the names and stories of some of their more famous predecessors, or if the only thing that really matters is being able to make the drinks and serve the wine. appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Sommeliers almost always match wines to the strongest flavors on the plate, which are rarely the main ingredient. From that point, sommeliers apply a “like with like” strategy that is highly effective for identifying harmonious combinations. More often, these flavors come from sauces, seasonings or cooking methods.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

Sommeliers and beverage directors are finding inspiration in Spain’s relatively recent wine renaissance, from the revival of indigenous varietals to boundary-pushing new styles. . Bar Vinazo, Brooklyn, New York The newest venture from sommelier, author, and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Bar Vinazo celebrates his love for Spanish wines.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I I have just the thing,” Zarate says, excited to introduce a unique find.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Curated by certified sommelier Hailey Pruitt, the collection pays special homage to wines from Mexico.” a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr. The restaurant’s bar and accompanying wine cellar offer equally impressive programs. It’s the language that chef and Ladino partner Berty Richter grew up speaking at home.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

We’ve seen it play out in the sommelier sphere, but these days, is it becoming pervasive among bartenders as well? If we concede that sommeliers, and the entire culture around them, turned some drinkers away from wine, will bartenders do the same? In most industries, exclusivity draws people in. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Joanna is drinking: Blue Negroni at Temple Bar Zach is drinking: Chartreuse Cuvée des Meilleur Ouvriers de France Sommeliers Adam is drinking: Gimlet at The Long Island Bar Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: Wine Isn’t Healthy. That’s OK. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

AUGUST 21, 2024

Despite its contentious reputation among sommeliers and wine nerds, the continued success of the family-owned brand is irrefutably impressive. The article Caymus Just Released a 50-Year Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon, and We Tried It appeared first on VinePair. Love it or love to hate it, everyone knows Caymus.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I’m a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. This article is sponsored by Vins du Languedoc. The article Perfect for Everyday: A Sommelier’s Guide to 5 Wines From Languedoc appeared first on VinePair. Consider Languedoc the vibey, unsung hero of wine.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We asked 14 sommeliers and wine professionals to share their thoughts on the bottles that can get the ball rolling for the red wine newbie. ” —Bernadette James, sommelier, Stages / The Living Room , Dover, N.H. The article We Asked 14 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Red Wine for Beginners? Here’s what they had to say.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

That’s why we reached out to wine professionals, from sommeliers to beverage directors, to ask them which wine regions they’re most drawn to right now when it comes to value. ” —Bernadette James, sommelier, Stages at One Washington and The Living Room , Dover, N.H. Look for Jimenez Landi and Comando G vineyards.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Abraham Valdez, sommelier, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort , Cancun, Mexico “If I had a nickel for everytime I heard ‘Can I have a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc?’ ” —Ann Sanders, sommelier, Temperance Wine Bar , NYC “An oaky, buttery Chardonnay from California. or ‘Do you have Sancerre?’

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach weigh on a recent slew of social media posts from a famous sommelier-turned-winemaker who claims that the American restaurant industry is being criminal for not better supporting American wine. They have thoughts. Tune in for more. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Zach is reading: Do Sommeliers Actually Try Every Bottle of Wine on Their Lists? Tune in for more.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In the evening guests are invited to the hotel’s fine dining restaurant Number One to enjoy a delicious seasonal seven course tasting menu paired with wines chosen by an expert sommelier. The original version of this article was written by me for Forbes.com Read the full article at The Ultimate $127,000 Luxury Scotch Whisky Weekend

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