Nine sommeliers from Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners suggest their ideal brunch wines specifically for springtime, including whites, reds, Champagne and other sparklers.
Experts from Restaurant Award winners reveal unusual yet great wine-and-food matches, including some they discovered by accident Red wine with sushi? Don t knock it til you try it, says Maryland-based beverage director Natalie Tapken. (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Apr 14, 2021
Wine offers endless opportunities for enjoyment, and food pairings open up a whole other world of possibilities. There’s nothing like experiencing a truly seamless match, when the weight and flavors of the wine and food enhance one another for an even more memorable bite. Duos like Sauvignon Blanc with goat cheese or a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with steak are classics for a reason, but sometimes the most magical wine moments come from the unexpected. Six sommeliers from
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.