Every sommelier should have an intimate knowledge of tannins in wine and other drinks like tea and coffee. This will help you recommend the perfect wine for particular guests, & speaking about taste in coffee may help you upsell.
Lindsey Fern, Director of Wine For The Inn At Little Washington, talks about her role as a wine director, the challenges she initially faced & shares tips on how restaurants can market wines to drive wine sales.
Wine writer Charlie Leary, who lives in Panama and used to run the Inn at Coyote Mountain in Costa Rica, provides a sommelier-oriented introduction to some of the best coffees in the world.
A new book illuminates the diversity of wine courses, certifications, and degree programs out there, both for in-person and online study. We provide a review of its contents and strengths.
Nestled in the hills above the Napa Valley at 1,550 feet, Kenzo Estate encompasses 3,800 acres, five times the size of New York’s Central Park. Only 150 acres of the unspoiled, wild woodlands have been planted to vines.
"To make a lasting impression on guests and co-workers by sharing beautiful wine stories that are both informative and memorable," is what I enjoy the most about being a Sommelier.