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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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The most underrated bar tools, according to bartenders Jigger Flashlight Bar spoons Fine-mesh strainer Squeeze bottles Spice grinder Channel knife Sous vide rig Sharpie markers Atomizers Paring knife Vegetable juicer “I believe one of the most underrated bar tools, both at home and even in some professional bars, is the jigger.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. They approach each bottling year by year and choose a blend that best represents how the whiskey inside the barrel is aging. At $40 a bottle, it is a steal to have on your back bar.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The former just involves opening a bottle and pouring a glass; the latter means falling in love with the many regions, grapes, and styles that come with the color. It may not look like the most accessible hobby given the scores of reds on the shelves of your local bottle shop. Definitely. Here’s what they had to say.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s the rare home bar cart that has extra space for a constant influx of new bottles, though. Could definitely be considered a gateway into a vast category of spirits. Redacted Bros (known as Thompson Bros outside the United States) are the independent bottling arm of Dornoch Distillery. I’d say Oban 14.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

And looking at a spirits list or bottle-shop shelf full of the smoky whisky , some may feel like they need a degree to decipher the selection. Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage/mixologist/sommelier, Bernardus Lodge and Spa , Caramel Valley, Calif. “The Balvenie Caribbean Cask is a fantastic introductory Scotch.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

But these 15 winemakers are definitely ones to keep an eye on in 2024. In 2024, Reynolds is looking forward to releasing a new bottling of Muscat Vert from Sonoma’s Nakai Vineyard. Keep an eye out for these stunning bottles to experience extremely linear, acid-driven wines. Emme Wines — Sonoma, Calif. Falanghina.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Because of tariffs and inflation, he says, “French wine pricing had gone up 25 percent in a year,” adding around $10 per bottle wholesale, which would have pushed list pricing beyond what he wanted to charge for a casual neighborhood weeknight spot. That’s definitely one of our selling points—one of the things that makes us unique.”

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2024

While white Muscadine is still one of Habersham’s top sellers, the bottles themselves are growing more complex. There is definitely a shift with native grapes. Ernst does his part by working with quality venues for his wine tours, partnering with the owners, winemakers, and sommeliers to offer tasting notes and change minds.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 28, 2024

They also reveal how they’re winning over both skeptics and sommeliers, while expanding the accessibility of wine for those who wish to enjoy the experience without the effects of alcohol. I was impressed to see that your Cuvée Revolutionnaire was described as “baffling” by a top sommelier in France. ST: Definitely.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sommeliers often put their personal wine preferences aside when making recommendations to guests to ensure they’re getting exactly what they are looking for. Thibault Dubreuil, sommelier, Eli’s Table , NYC “When it comes to red wines, one of the most overrated and oversubscribed grapes is Cabernet Sauvignon.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Keep reading to discover producers from lesser-known villages worthy of committing to memory, the under-the-radar grapes you should discover, and a few standout bottles of Beaujolais. They are definitely worth seeking out.” Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif. Supe versatile from a pairing aspect, too!”

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

I awarded each bottle of non-alcoholic bubbles that I list here with anywhere between 1 – 10 Bubbles. 10 Classico from Lyre’s Available in 250ml cans and 750ml bottles (the “Grande”), Lyre’s Classico is “an Italian-inspired sparkling with a crisp, dry finish.” First of all, I love the bottle.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Rather than scanning dozens of pages in a binder-sized menu, wine professionals can typically determine the quality of a list by singling out one specific section or bottle. Curious which regions or winemakers sommeliers look for? We asked 10 top wine pros what bottles are a green flag when they sit down with a wine list to find out.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Around the holidays, a bottle of wine seems like a simple, easy gift to give until youre standing in a liquor store trying to figure out what to buy. Whether the aim of a bottle is to seem in the know about new wine trends, or about historically popular grapes and regions, a sommelier can help identify the right bottle.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In order to expand your palates and inspire more adventurous drinking, we reached out to 14 sommeliers to hear what bottles, regions, and producers they think are underrated when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc. ” —Giovanni Tallu, head sommelier, Beaverbrook , Surrey, England “Austrian Sauvignon Blanc without a doubt.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It can also make certain labels exorbitantly priced: Some Pinot Noirs hailing from Burgundy, for instance, can set you back more than $10,000 a bottle. During this journey, they’re likely to discover a cost-effective bottle so exquisite and complex, they may be compelled to triple-check its price tag in disbelief.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2024

There was a significant increase in creative no- and low-ABV menus, an obsession with clarified and carbonated cocktails, and, unfortunately, a massive price hike on bottle and by-the-glass wine lists. While many sommeliers have long pushed to feature sake alongside wine on their menus, it seems like the concept is finally starting to stick.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We loved sommelier Keara Driscoll’s recommendation of the Rico Nuevo Flor de Albihar, made from the obscure Albillo grape in Spain’s Sierra de Gredos region. Khosla’s new list at Field Guide definitely doesn’t disappoint. Start with a bottle of Champagne from the well-curated and competitively priced selection.

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