What it takes to be the Best Sommelier of the World
I interviewed Giuseppe Vacarini, the Best Sommelier of the World in 1978 what the competition used to be and what it is now.
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Global sommelier Manuel Rodrigues: From Chablis through Dubai, Singapore to Tokyo
“The winemaker should touch the wine the less as is possible. I believe, that the nature is expressed the most.” Manuel Rodrigues With a fortunate hands-on experience working on a […]
Tea Sommelier book by Gabriella Lombardi
Tea Sommelier is an aesthetic meditation on tea, its history, tea culture and customs, some harnessing a ritual character, while others are purely practical. The book is well organised by […]
Iggy's: passionate sommelier turned to established gastronome in Singapore
Iggy’s is named after a restaurateur, sommelier and its owner Ignatius Chan, called by his friends “Iggy”. For many years considered by the local epicures the best restaurant in Singapore, […]
André Compreyre: an ambassador of winemakers
André Compreyre is a sommelier (wine waiter) at Bouley, a two Michelin star restaurant located in Tribecca, recently the most fashionable area in Manhattan…
The London Sake Challenge 2013
The second annual London Sake Challenge was held at Harrods in their prestigious wine cellars on August 19 2013. Sake sommeliers from around the world arrived to taste test selected […]
Best Prague's wine bars
Prague is known mainly for its beautiful architecture, cobbled narrow streets, night life and more a great place to have a jug of a very good beer than a glass of wine.
Tavern: star gazing while dining in Los Angeles
A chef and sommelier duo Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are well-known on the LA’s restaurants scene…
The best wine lists in the world for La Muse Blue
The best wine lists for me offer plenty of aged bottles ready or peaking to drink (ideally featured on a highlighted page), less known local gems, good value finds from […]
L'Oustau de Baumanière: woing the peaceful heart of Provence with outstanding dining
Baumanière has hosted heads of states, the European royalty, artists and celebrities in its tranquil sanctuary in the heart of the slow life Provence. The appeal of the two Michelin […]