There are eight points that all master somms must be able to accomplish when tasting wine. Understand varietal fingerprints. Master regional fingerprints of wine. Understand local laws in regard to the wine at hand. Recognize harvest variations, more commonly known
What is a Sommelier?
What is a Sommelier? Let’s Get to Brass Tacks The term has two meanings: A Sommelier’s job is running the beverage program at a restaurant, with a focus on the wine list. A less sexy name for this job is
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
Want to know how to order wine at a restaurant? One of our master sommeliers breaks it down for you. Want to know more about wine? Check out our guide to wine schools in America. Ordering a bottle of wine at a
Is Your Sommelier Fake? Science says…. maybe.
Fake Sommelier? Not all sommeliers are trained to accurately taste wine. This is what we call a “fake sommelier. ” After all, the core element of the job is to have a great palate. If the job was just to
A Small Town Somm: Pizza Piena
Origin Pizza Piena Some of us call it pita or stuffed pie, but the real name for this delicious Italian dish is pizza piena. While this is typically made around the holidays, and particularly Easter, the coming fall helps to