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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. You can add a NA spirit or club soda. 246 and The Optimist.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

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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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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

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Our Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are some of the most recognized bartenders in the industry, who are highly awarded and certified, working in today’s hottest bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, etc. Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. Enter now and save ! Basically, a witch doctor.

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We Asked 13 Sommeliers: Which Merlot Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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Nicole Sullivan, beverage director, Her Place Supper Club , Philadelphia “For a serious bang for your buck, I gravitate to Early Mountain Vineyards’ Foothills Red. Emmeline Zhao, partner and sommelier, Figure Eight and Cora , NYC “Land of Saints is made by winemaker Angela Osborne from the Santa Barbara wine region.

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House Made Hospitality are behind a four venue precinct at the Sofitel Wentworth. Here are the first two.

Australian Bartender

Curated by Blair and Head Sommelier Paul Sadler, the wine list showcases 30 by-the-glass options, highlighting both up-and-coming and legendary Australian winemakers. Club in Redfern. Bar Tilda is all about enjoying a relaxed, luxury drinking experience,” says Jason Williams.

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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology

VinePair

From zodiac-themed bars to astrologically influenced wine clubs, everyone’s suddenly fascinated with the ways drinking and the celestial intersect. friends Kate Webb, a sommelier, and Anna London, an astrology expert, the brand offers 12 bottles, each created around a star sign. Launched in summer 2023 by L.A.

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Next Wave Awards Sommelier of the Year: Eun Hee Kwon

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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.”