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

VinePair

In the spirit of adventure and looking to add a little thrill to our collective drinking experiences, we polled 20 sommeliers for the underappreciated, unconventional, and sometimes overlooked wines that deserve our attention. Roderick Williams, bar manager and certified sommelier, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. “I

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Book Review: One Thousand Vines: A New Way to Understand Wine

Drinkhacker

And this is just a high-level overview of the book’s contents. There is much more here to explore, and it will leave even the most seasoned Level 3 sommelier with a newfound fact or concept to contemplate. The talents that made her an in-demand sommelier and lecturer are the same qualities that come through in her writing.

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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: What Bottle Is a Green Flag When You See It on a Wine List?

VinePair

Curious which regions or winemakers sommeliers look for? Champagne tends to be right at the beginning as well, so this is similar to when you are browsing at a bookstore or library, those first sentences are what we use to evaluate whether or not to take a chance on a book. appeared first on VinePair.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. The New French Wine: Redefining the World’s Greatest Wine Culture [Two-Book Boxed Set] Jon Bonné, Ten Speed Press, March 2023.

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VINSights: How to Pair Wine By Cooking Method

Cheers

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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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. Beverage curator for NBC’s Today Show, nationally recognized mixologist, author of the acclaimed cocktail recipe book “Brunch God,” founder of Brunch God NY and operates venues in New York City. Basically, a witch doctor.

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Imbibe Magazine

8-pack Books Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and Trailblazers in the World of Cocktails Through stories, recipes, and illustrations, writer Sammi Katz and illustrator Olivia McGiff profile 55 groundbreaking women of the drinks world. Her new book offers family stories, historical notes on African brewing, and more than 80 recipes.

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