Remove Hospitality Remove Sommelier Remove Wine
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

Sommelier 131
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities. Of course, wine is highly subjective. You’re not alone — wine professionals know this feeling, too.

Sommelier 138
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Has the Title ‘Master Sommelier’ Become a Paradox?

VinePair

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?

Sommelier 119
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. Nicole Castro Garro, wine director, Lita , Aberdeen, N.J. The mother of Cabernet Sauvignon is so complex, floral, fruity, and delicious.

Sommelier 124
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

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
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

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. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. It is full-bodied and lively and a food-friendly wine. What more can you ask for?”

Sommelier 116
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

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 106