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

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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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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s Your Go-To Summer Wine?

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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. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I Anything viciously crisp and dry. The wine is simply delicious!”

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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

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We asked seven sommeliers to find out which red wines, from the classic to the culty, get more buzz than they deserve. Jonny Thompson, bartender and Level 2 sommelier, sap sua , Denver “I assume it’s a failing of mine, but I’m baffled as to the popularity of certain red wines from the Canary Islands amongst wine professionals.

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For Hawaiian Sommelier Chuck Furuya, Hospitality Is a Culture

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When Hawaii native Chuck Furuya passed the rigorous Master Sommelier exam in 1989, he was only the tenth American to do so (strangely, he shared the small island state with four fellow sommeliers during the beginning of his career). Hawaii seems to have its own brand of warm hospitality. I believe hospitality is also a culture.

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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

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The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available. Bobby Snyder, head sommelier, Yingtao , NYC “Boxed wine!

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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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We Asked 10 Sommeliers: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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Danya Degen, general manager and sommelier, Méli Wine & Mezze , Washington, D.C. Todd Johnston, beverage director and sommelier, Marsh House , Nashville “Head to Spain for white wines that are opulent, complex, and unique. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. “I buy as much aligoté as possible.

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