Jon McDaniel on what makes a great sommelier, how sommeliers can create effective wine programs and how they can improve wine sales

As Jorge L Mendoza ate oysters in his youth, he also learned the art of pairing food with wine perfectly. A skill that he carries with him today at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami.

Here are 9 of the most active and prominent sommeliers working in Latin America, whether in notable restaurants and hotels, importation and distribution or as wine-world influencers.