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.
Sommelier Roundtable: Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2021
As we long for a better year than last, seven somms from Restaurant Award winners share what they’re hopeful for, from dining out’s revival to social change Even in an industry that was hit hard last year, restaurant pros are finding reasons to feel good about 2021. (Getty Images/MesquitaFMS) Jan 13, 2021
At the start of a new year, there’s a natural desire to feel hopeful. It’s understandable to be more wary this time around, after 2020’s seemingly never-ending series of unexpected downturns. But even sommeliers, whose industry has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus crisis, see reasons to feel encouraged about the coming months.