Sommelier Roundtable: Guilty-Pleasure Wine Pairings
From potato chips to sweet-and-sour candy, six wine experts from Restaurant Award winners reveal the indulgent treats that actually pair well with wine Grand Award–winning wine director Jason Irving has a favorite California sparkler to match with fried foods like chicken nuggets and fries. (LightFieldStudios/Getty Images) Jun 4, 2021
Though the job of a sommelier has historically been associated with stuffiness, most wine experts share an overarching sentiment that drinking what you like should take precedence over “the rules.” At the same time, the recent rise in younger, open-minded sommeliers is pushing the industry forward, and further away from the stereotype.
Nine sommeliers from Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners suggest their ideal brunch wines specifically for springtime, including whites, reds, Champagne and other sparklers.
Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Female-Powered Wines
Drink well while supporting women’s careers in wine with these picks from 6 somms of Restaurant Award winners One of Las Vegas–based sommelier Sanae Halprin s favorite women winemakers is Marimar Torres of Marimar Estate in Sonoma, shown here with her daughter Cristina. (Alanna Hale) Mar 12, 2021
As more women enter the field of wine, the industry inches closer to a world where “female winemakers” are viewed simply as winemakers, without the novelty of a label. But as we work toward that ideal, now is the time to showcase and uplift the women who still represent a minority of winery owners and winemaking staff, but have been paving the way for future generations.
Seven wine pros from Restaurant Award winners suggest romance-sparking selections for Champagne and beyond Darker, richer rosé sparklers are one way to switch up the usual Valentine s Day Champagne, according to these wine experts. (CatLane) Feb 10, 2021
Especially for couples celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day at home, a memorable wine can make the evening. While it can be tempting to reach for that go-to bottle of bubbly, there are benefits to branching out, like the shared experience of discovering a new wine together.
So what to pull for your sweetheart? Seven sommeliers from
Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners are here to offer some expert advice. Their picks do include some stellar Champagnes, but the pros also point to sweet dessert-wine stunners, lesser-known favorites, charming on-theme bottles and more.