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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Good Spirits News

JULY 15, 2024

All The Bitter makes classically inspired cocktail bitters using organic, functional ingredients free of alcohol, full of flavor, and designed by Michelin-trained sommeliers. I would go so far to say that these are more akin to dark cherry bitters, but in that definition, they excel.

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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. Definitely. Lily Stagg, sommelier and general manager, MaMou , New Orleans “Pinot Noir is light, smooth, and bursting with cherry and raspberry flavors. Here’s what they had to say.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 23, 2024

In March, it’s time for Costa Rica to shine with drinks from Costa Rican Selvática Social Club and food from chef, writer and sommelier Diengo Chou. We had long conversations about what we loved the most and missed most about the region, and with culture and people, it’s definitely their food.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

And with a push from savvy importers, knowledgeable sommeliers, and curious customers, that type of Spanish wine is only now beginning to percolate onto zeitgeisty wine lists. (If That’s definitely one of our selling points—one of the things that makes us unique.” Tobey cites the vermouths as a particular highlight for him.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage/mixologist/sommelier, Bernardus Lodge and Spa , Caramel Valley, Calif. Christian Millwood, director of food and beverage, Park Terrace Hotel , NYC “If you’re just starting out with Scotch, I’d definitely recommend either Glenmorangie 10 or Glenfiddich 12.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage, mixologist, and sommelier, Bernardus Lodge & Spa , Carmel Valley, Calif. “In It’s such an underrated cocktail.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

But these 15 winemakers are definitely ones to keep an eye on in 2024. She first fell in love with wine while waitressing at a small restaurant in South Carolina, then proceeded to work as a sommelier, wine director, marketing and export assistant, and even started her own importing business called Hootananny Wines.

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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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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

There are good dealcoholized wines and bad products made with somewhat similar techniques to ours (some of the 100 blends we’ve made definitely qualify!). But ascribing a certain quality to one method or suggesting that one method tastes “more like wine” is frankly just kind of reductive and lazy. Do Proxies taste like wine?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Master Sommelier. After the unexpected sensation of the original SOMM film , the elite title bestowed by the Court of Master Sommeliers upon a tiny set of hospitality industry obsessives has gone from obscure insider jargon to the wine world equivalent of celebrity status. Are you a Master Sommelier?

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

This Sparkling Tea (0% ABV – 150mg Caffeine per 1L) was developed by the award-winning Danish sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Will definitely repurchase this. Definitely one of my favorite non-alcoholic bubbles! Fortnum & Mason Sparkling Tea Produced and bottled by the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company. Bubbly Rating : 8.5/10

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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

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

They are definitely worth seeking out.” Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif. Cyrus Schultz, sommelier, Cyrus Alexander Valley , Geyserville, Calif. “Is Randall Middleton, sommelier, Esters Wine Shop & Bar , Santa Monica, Calif. Supe versatile from a pairing aspect, too!”

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

The Only the Somm Can Touch the Wine Rule Plenty of people have been frustrated by restaurants where ONLY the sommelier is allowed to talk about, open, or even look at the wine. Instead of a polite explanation, the server very condescendingly said, We definitely do not we focus on natural wine. Lets dig in. But why do places do this?

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2024

There is definitely a shift with native grapes. Grapes Bred for Bottling Bakshi says she’s noticed a definite shift to hybrid varietals in the past 10 years as wineries and vineyards gain the reputation, experience, funding, and footing to experiment — and vouch for them as tried and true. Education, they all agree, is the key.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

Could definitely be considered a gateway into a vast category of spirits. Definitely a great option for the everyday consumer with an excellent price point for an exceptional whisky.” ” —Jack Zarecky, beverage manager and sommelier, St. I’d say Oban 14. I visited their distillery and ate (and drank) this pairing to death.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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. To smooth the holiday wine-buying this year, we asked 22 sommeliers to recommend their favorite wine to gift. Chris Ray, sommelier, Lutce , Washington, D.C.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Curious which regions or winemakers sommeliers look for? Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Found Oyster , Los Angeles “My husband and I go out a lot and we are always thrilled to try a new place in Chicago or when we are traveling, but we definitely look at the wine list before we decide to commit to dinner.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Mark Watten, sommelier, La Zozzona at the Grand Hyatt , Scottsdale, Ariz. ” Nader Asgari-Tari, wine director, ZURiTO , Boston “The world of wine is bursting with fantastic values from unassuming regions, and the crisp whites from Portugal can definitely surprise. Its ridiculously affordable and always a crowd-pleaser.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

To learn more about which wines are criminally underappreciated, we asked sommeliers and wine professionals from across the country to share their opinions. ” Erin Lindstone, sommelier, Barolo Grill , Denver Andreas Kontozisis and his partner Aphrodite Tousia are organic growers and winemakers in Karditsa, Greece.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

” —Paul Botamer, master sommelier and wine director, Fearing’s Restaurant , Dallas “ Silent Way Pinot Noir , from husband-and-wife team Matt and Tamara Harrop from cool-climate Victoria, Australia. is definitely a great go-to for exceptionally made Pinot Noir that is reasonably priced. Willamette Valley, Ore.,

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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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VinePair

MARCH 24, 2025

” Lauren Campbell, lead bartender and whiskey sommelier, Bings Bar , Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. This one definitely stands out. Flavor-wise, this cask strength drinks easily despite its high proof, with a sweet nuttiness and long finish that unfolds beautifully when sipped slowly or stands up in a spirit-forward cocktail.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While Guinness is already an iconic brand, with a history going back to the 18th century, the Ireland brewery is definitely having a moment right now. While many sommeliers have long pushed to feature sake alongside wine on their menus, it seems like the concept is finally starting to stick. In 2025, we expect this trend to go global.

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VinePair

JANUARY 16, 2025

Definitely not, but I do believe there is a place for those types of natural wines and many programs that benefit from their presence on their lists.” Do I love organic and biodynamic wines? Absolutely, I want them all over my list.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Being next to the capital, if theres a curiosity of visiting, you can do that in a day trip and back, says Lisbon-based Pedro Ramos , former Michelin-starred sommelier and current commercial manager for Clarets Portugal. Premiumization is definitely the way forward. Geographically, its just not a fair fight.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

We'll move far beyond simple definitions, offering practical, actionable advice and expert recommendations to empower you in selecting the most suitable tools that perfectly align with your individual needs, budgetary parameters, and ambitious cocktail aspirations.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 28, 2025

If you’ve ever gotten rankled by your sommelier, your bartender, your booze merchant, or your favorite brand of hooch, read on and see if you agree with us. By definition, vodka is a distilled clear spirit without distinctive odors, colors, or flavors. People tell us all the time we have a great job. We will not be silenced!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

So we asked 20 professionals writers, photographers, beer sommeliers, beer competition judges, and others for their picks on the breweries people need to watch in 2025. Theyve teased cans of their seasonal Fest Bier this fall, which means Ill definitely be watching. Their reasons are various. Fine Creek Brewing Company Powhatan, Va.

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