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Stop Asking Your Sommelier for ‘Dry’ Wine

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The term “dry” is one of the most commonly misunderstood terms in the wine world. 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 So, what terms should wine drinkers use instead?

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We Asked 14 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Sauvignon Blanc? (2024)

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When you’re trying to pick a wine, it’s intuitive to stick with varietals and regions that have an excellent reputation, like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Sancerre. But an excellent reputation often means higher prices, especially for wines from the most famous regions and producers. But how do you find them?

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Do Sommeliers Actually Try Every Bottle of Wine on Their Lists?

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When asking for wine advice at a bar or restaurant, it’s always reassuring to know that the sommelier is familiar with (and enjoys!) the wine they’re recommending — especially since ordering a bottle is an expensive risk these days. In that case, a sommelier might be expected to try almost everything on the list.

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

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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.

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