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. The somm presents the bottle, and takes it away to open it and subtly test it for flaws.

Sommelier 98

Sommelier Bottling Wine 98

VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. Thankfully, as our wine experts below can attest, there are plenty of underrated supermarket wines that won’t let you or your meal down. Greg Cantu, wine director, Quaintrelle , Portland, Ore.

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Hospitality Aperitif 105

PUNCH

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Top New York City wine pros and sommeliers recently attended a BYO party and NYC restaurant Claud. Here are the bottles they brought.

Sommelier 222

Sommelier Wine Bottling 222

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For many, the holiday season goes hand in hand with sparkling wine. To prevent this from happening, the vast majority of sparkling wine producers close their bottles with metal cages, which hold the cork down and prevent the bubbles inside from pushing it out. Less pressing back will equal a more delightful pop!

Bottling 105

Bottling Wine Sommelier Hospitality 105

VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

One of the joys of summertime is finding the perfect wine to pair with the season’s variety of outdoor activities. Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Last Word Hospitality , L.A.

Sommelier 111

Sommelier Wine Hospitality Bottling 111

VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

When you’re shopping for bottles from Bordeaux , prices can get steep. This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. We asked sommeliers from across the U.S. We asked sommeliers from across the U.S.

Sommelier 111

Sommelier Wine Bottling Bar 111

PUNCH

JUNE 18, 2024

The best natural wine producers, bottles to try, bars to visit and trends to know in 2024, according to sommeliers and experts.

Wine 286

Wine Sommelier Bar Bottling 286

VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

When it comes to serving wine, deciding when to decant your bottle can be tricky. But what about white wines? While white wines tend to lack the same tannins of the red counterparts — and oxidize much quicker — there is still merit in decanting that bottle of white Burgundy. Should You Decant White Wine?

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Bottling 105

VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

Despite the huge variety of wine available in the U.S. market, picking out a bottle worthy of its price when you’re in the mood for red can be tricky. 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.

Sommelier 119

Sommelier Wine Bottling Bar 119

VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Often celebrated as a chameleon for its adaptability depending on terroir and winemaking style, Chardonnay produces some of the most beautiful and coveted wines in the world. Seeking affordable yet overachieving Chardonnay, we reached out to sommeliers. There’s even a canned Chardonnay that’s an ideal sidekick for a picnic.

Sommelier 111

Sommelier Wine Hospitality Bottling 111

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Odds are, your familiarity with Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain’s Catalonia region, may simply be as a cheap bottle of bubbles. That’s because the vast majority of the quarter billion bottles sold globally are classified as Cava de Guarda, the youngest and least expensive category.

Wine 171

Wine Sommelier Bottling Bar 171

VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. At the same time, Merlot can be one of the most approachable and easy-to-love wines, with its fruit-forward characteristics and plush mouthfeel. But despite the on-screen hate, Merlot is still a star in our eyes.

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Bottling Club 105

VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Everyone wants a wine that over-delivers on quality for an excellent price. But finding those kinds of deals can require a little extra wine knowledge and some research. Their recommendations range from underrated Sicilian bottles and lesser-known grapes like aligoté to excellent producers who don’t get enough shine.

Sommelier 116

Sommelier Wine Bar Manager Bar Management 116

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that Cab represents some of the world’s most legendary — and most expensive — red wines on the primary market and the collector circuit.

Sommelier 119

Sommelier Wine Bottling Bartender 119

Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

You may have noticed the increasing prevalence of wines from regions like Galicia or Catalunya on wine lists, or even the spate of locales leaning fully Spanish. In our March/April issue , Jennifer Fiedler explores the growing wave of Spanish wine bars and restaurants. The following are Spanish wine bars on our radar.

Bar 217

Bar Wine Sommelier Bottling 217

VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Your friendly neighborhood wine shop is the perfect resource for fleshing out your wine wish list, as well as making other people’s wine wishes come true. We asked nine sommeliers across the world to share the epic bottles on their own holiday wish lists. Eric Moorer, sommelier, Gemini , Washington, D.C.

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Aperitif Bottling 105

VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J.

Wine 111

Wine Sommelier Aperitif Hospitality 111

Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine. Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. I became obsessed with orange wine over a decade ago,” she says.

Wine 231

Wine Sommelier Bottling Beer 231

VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Although her content features enviable bottles from producers like Keller, Jacques Selosse , and Dauvissat, Eun Hee Kwon’s social media presence makes wine education feel accessible to all. Credit: Jeff Brown Her content ranges from region overviews and producer profiles to answering questions like “Why are some wines so expensive?”

Sommelier 52

Sommelier Wine Club Bottling 52

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For Jorge Riera , the headline-making, French-heavy wine lists he created for New York City’s Frenchette aren’t especially new—for him. To Jon Bonné, managing editor of Resy and author of The New French Wine (Ten Speed Press, 2023), the return of France as a dominant news peg in the wine world feels a little like a homecoming.

Wine 252

Wine Bar Sommelier Inventory 252

VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

Wine is notoriously finicky when it comes to storage, and for those of us without lavish wine cellars, options for where to properly stash the bottles are few and far between. Most professionals will recommend storing your bottles in a cool, dry place. But wait — then why do we use wine refrigerators?

Bottling 105

Bottling Wine Sommelier 105

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?” And clocking in at 10.5

Wine 147

Wine Aperitif Sommelier Beer 147

VinePair

OCTOBER 13, 2024

White wines tend to evoke feelings of refreshment and relaxation. Sure, popular white wine varieties like Pinot Grigio , Sauvignon Blanc , and Chardonnay tend to be zippy and light, which makes them ideal for balancing the saline-kissed sweetness of fresh seafood. But a healthy chunk of white wine’s magic is its vibe.

Wine 124

Wine Sommelier Promotion Promoter 124

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There’s a difference between drinking red wine and getting into red wine. 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. Of course, every wine-related journey can benefit from a little guidance.

Wine 105

Wine Sommelier Bottling Alcohol 105

VinePair

OCTOBER 27, 2024

When serving wine, most drinkers at home are primarily concerned with how to get a bottle cooled down as quickly as possible. But there are occasions when wine can get too cold and might need a bit of warming up to hit the optimal temperature. Before we get into the details, what happens when a bottle gets too chilly?

Wine 119

Wine Sommelier Bottling Beer 119

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This feeling reignites whenever you get the chance to share your bona fide discovery with friends and fellow wine lovers. It’s an experience arguably only rivaled by the enjoyment of the wine itself. To demonstrate, we asked 10 wine pros to share their choices for the best “bang-for-your-buck” Champagnes on the market today.

Wine 98

Wine Sommelier Bottling Beer 98

Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. I had never felt such a strong connection between people and their agriculture.

Bartender 214

Bartender Bartending Sommelier Tinctures 214

VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

All that matters is that you’re drinking perhaps the biggest producer of vibes the wine world has to offer. Fortunately, there are ample examples of cost-effective Champagnes on bottle shop shelves to satisfy even the most wine-savvy party guest. They came back with several bottles worth celebrating.

Wine 116

Wine Sommelier Bar Manager Bar Management 116

VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

Buying wine in any setting can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re perusing a by-the-glass menu for something to sip with happy hour or buying bottles to drink at home, it’s nice to walk the line between value and quality. Because this region in Portugal is lesser known, you can still find these wines for an amazing value.

Wine 122

Wine Sommelier Happy Hour Bottling 122

VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New York City is one of the best places in the world to drink wine. From fine-dining institutions and classic red-sauce joints to the bounty of natural wine bars across Brooklyn, there’s no shortage of spots to indulge in a glass or a bottle (or two). This list by no means covers every great place to drink wine in the city.

Wine 103

Wine Sommelier Bottling Bar 103

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

After discovering a passion for wine in a small plate, Spanish & Italian-inspired restaurant, Gabriella briefly explored consulting and ventures outside the industry before returning to join the opening team at Flor, the second restaurant of the Lyle’s team. How concentrated is the wine? What is the dream wine for this dish?”

Wine 130

Wine Sommelier Club Bottling 130

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. I make it all the time now when I’m in the air, since it’s low-ABV and only two ingredients: Coca-Cola and red wine,” she says.

Sommelier 238

Sommelier Zero-Proof IPA Wine 238

VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Long wine lists can be daunting. Beyond the hard-to-pronounce names and esoteric grape varieties, the hefty price tags on restaurant bottle menus add extra pressure to make the right choice. If you find yourself saddled with a wine that really isn’t for you, what can you do?

Wine 98

Wine Sommelier Bottling 98

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. Surprisingly, not a single wine was mentioned twice!

Wine 133

Wine Sommelier Bottling Promotion 133

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

SommCon®, the premier event for wine, beer, and spirits professionals, will return to San Diego’s Town & Country Resort from October 5-7, 2024. Attendees will also be able to engage in buyer-supplier meetings, view award-winning products, and visit the Bottle Shot Lounge for professional product photography.

Sommelier 211

Sommelier Wine Beer Alcohol 211

VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines that reflect both the terroir and personal style of individual producers, the Languedoc is the place to shop for those in search of personality-driven wines that provide fruit, structure, terroir, and expert restraint. I’m a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Wine 111

Wine Sommelier Bottling 111

Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With many people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their by-the-glass selection. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites. Classic Penedes.

Wine 98

Wine Sommelier Promotion Promoter 98