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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PUNCH

AUGUST 27, 2024

Here, sommeliers and experts answer questions about by-the-glass menus, tipping and more. The modern wine bar can be difficult to navigate.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite all her accomplishments in the wine world, Habibi doesn’t have one thing that wine professionals covet: the Master Sommelier pin. When she was a neophyte sommelier she aspired to be the first Black female Master Sommelier. But that changed in 2011.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

And if you ask a sommelier the most frequent request they get on an average night of service, chances are they’ll say it’s for a dry wine: “What’s your driest Chardonnay ?” “Can If you ask the sommelier for a dry wine among common varieties like these, that technically wouldn’t narrow down the options at all. Can I get a dry red?”

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

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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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

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. Eduardo Dingler, sommelier, vice president of wine access and wine/spirits consultant, Kembara and Makoto Vail , Phoenix, Ariz. and Vail, Colo. “I

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

With that in mind, we asked 15 sommeliers to name their best bang-for-your-buck Cabs. ” —Bernadette James, sommelier, Stages / The Living Room , Dover, N.H. Jonathon Thompson, bartender/sommelier, sap sua , Denver “Cabernet Sauvignon comes from all over the world.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

We asked sommeliers from across the U.S. Eamon Pereyra, sommelier, The Peacock at Austin Proper , Austin, Texas “Finding good value in Bordeaux isn’t always easy, but if you look outside of the obvious appellations of Medoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol, there are some tremendously good bargains. Here’s what the pros said.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Seeking affordable yet overachieving Chardonnay, we reached out to sommeliers. And for those seeking bottles beyond France, budget-friendly wines from California, Oregon, Germany and Italy also made appearances in these sommeliers’ recommendations. There’s even a canned Chardonnay that’s an ideal sidekick for a picnic.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

In a historic achievement, Kamal Malik has become the first Indian to earn the prestigious Master Sommelier title. Kamal is being awarded Master Sommelier Certificate with five other individuals - Paul Fauvel, Paul Robineau, Andres Aragón Pérez, Bertrand Lutaud, and Kevin Lu Kai Wen.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I Cedric Nicaise, co-owner and sommelier, The Noortwyck , NYC “My go-to summer wine is the hard-to-pronounce but easy to love — and drink.

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VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

To learn more about when and how to decant white wines, VinePair spoke with Jun Xi Chen, head sommelier at Jōji NYC. The article Ask a Sommelier: Should You Decant White Wine? Should You Decant White Wine? Chen explains that, in general, white wines tend to have much more volatile aromatic compounds than those found in red wines.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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. Ross Cohen, head sommelier, Time and Tide , NYC “I often enjoy Merlot blended with other grape varieties, so look to regions like Bordeaux for great classic examples.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. 246 and The Optimist. cocktail bars.

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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.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) But at wine-focused establishments where beverage programs can boast hundreds or even thousands of bottles, can guests really expect sommeliers to sample every single bottle?

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Old Liquors Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Las Vegas’ only tea sommelier, Lola Zhao, grew up immersed in the world of tea. Are there any similarities between a tea sommelier and a wine sommelier? “I I think any kind of sommelier has a commonality. When she was a young girl, she spent much of her time at her uncle’s quiet tea shop in Shenyang, China.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We asked nine sommeliers across the world to share the epic bottles on their own holiday wish lists. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co. Eric Moorer, sommelier, Gemini , Washington, D.C. But have you ever wondered what the professionals are coveting for themselves? Wonder no more.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Spanning over several days, the festival brought together renowned chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and food enthusiasts from around the world for a series of unforgettable events. Expert sommeliers and mixologist were on hand to offer guidance and insight, enhancing the tasting experience for attendees.

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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. This ritual between sommelier and guest usually stops when both parties approve the wine.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

We tapped sommeliers, restauranteurs, and wine shop owners to get their recommendation for bottles to try right now. “It’s uniquely a co-ferment of Xarel-lo and Sumoll, but the wine rips,” says Femi Oyediran, a sommelier and co-owner of Graft Wine Shop in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Burgundy “is the wine connoisseur’s region,” says Nikita Malhotra, head sommelier of Burgundy wine event, La Paulée. Since the wines are in a higher price bracket, learning to appreciate the region not only takes an investment of money but time and energy.

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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. He’s the newly appointed head sommelier of Air France and head sommelier at Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. Certified Sommelier, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, Cicerone Beer Server, Tequila T-Award CRT, Certified Mezcal specialist, Canadian Whiskey Certificate, BarSmarts Advanced. Cesar Perez Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Mexican and agave distillates.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

Sommeliers and beverage directors are finding inspiration in Spain’s relatively recent wine renaissance, from the revival of indigenous varietals to boundary-pushing new styles. . Bar Vinazo, Brooklyn, New York The newest venture from sommelier, author, and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Bar Vinazo celebrates his love for Spanish wines.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Panelists included Emma Alexander, a traveling consultant, mentor, and spirits cocktail competition judge; Robin Wolf, a bar owner, certified spirits professional, certified sommelier and cicerone, mentor, and expert in locally focused and sustainable mixology; Tara Gillum, who operates a cocktail bar that specializes in premium drinks at a blue-collar (..)

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

SommCon has curated a community of beverage trailblazers, offering on- and off-premise buyers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, sommeliers, beverage directors, educators, and media an unmatched experience for wine and spirits education and career development.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I am also a certified sommelier and have bartending experience for over 10 years. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years; I started as a part-timer in high school, working as a sushi helper, busser, runner, server, bartender and floor manager. What kind of experience can guests expect when visiting Wonderland?

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Curated by certified sommelier Hailey Pruitt, the collection pays special homage to wines from Mexico.” a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr. The restaurant’s bar and accompanying wine cellar offer equally impressive programs. It’s the language that chef and Ladino partner Berty Richter grew up speaking at home.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next). Cariño’s beverage program, curated by Soto, blends Latin American gastronomy and culture with unique spirits and infusions.

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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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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. “It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To see the lesser-known sides of Napa Valley, we asked sommeliers to share the Napa producers, grapes, and bottles that they think are underrated. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J. Vito Pasquale, advanced sommelier, Selanne Steak Tavern , Laguna Beach, Calif. Here’s what they said.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

At 24, experiencing a full-on quarter-life crisis, I shifted my focus to beverages, earning my Certified Sommelier certificate. From working as a Maître ‘D at the Dream Downtown during my sophomore year to managing and opening Bodega Negra, my immersion in the world of hospitality has been both dynamic and fulfilling.

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