“Lagler 1000 Eimerberg Smaragd Riesling from the Wachau, Austria – I am obsessed with this wine! I have worked with several vintages of it and I can’t get enough” Sommlelier Stacey Gibson Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – Our Consummate Sommelier, Stacey Gibson, at Olympic Provisions, Portland, Oregon, USA
Bus Stop Kirsty – The Wandering Palate Café of the Year 2013
The sphere of cafés, coffee culture and proliferation of the espresso coffee itself has become such a defining influence these days that it shapes cities and whole societies, exemplifying urbanity. Read More >
The Chilean Sommelier’s Palate – David Stevens-Castro, Maitre D’ & Sommelier at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Queensland, Australia
“What’s your latest wine discovery – new region, variety or style? Hawkes Bay in New Zealand, The Syrah and Bordeaux blends are world class.” Sommelier David Stevens-Castro Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – Kyle Wright, The Rainer Club, Seattle, USA
(pronounced suh-mal-‘yAy)
In Medieval Provençal times they were saumaliers, animal pack drivers who evolved during Middle French kingdom to become court officials charged with transportation of supplies. So what does a modern day Sommelier actually do? Well, Wikipedia outlines as such, “A sommelier or wine steward is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food matching. The most important work of a sommelier is in the areas of wine procurement, wine storage, wine cellar rotation, and expert service to wine consumers.” Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – Romain Bourger, Head Sommelier at the Vineyard at Stockcross
“I have recently tasted a Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 1996 and it was just incredible.”
Romain Bourger, Head Sommelier at the Vineyard at Stockcross
Singapore’s Best Fishmonger, Greenwood Fish Market, Celebrates 10 Years
My favourite fishmonger in Singapore, Greenwood Fish Market, is celebrating 10 years of trading, which may not seem a long time if you come from a generation’s old Cornwall fishing family but surviving a decade in hyper-competitive Singapore is equivalent to a lifetime. Read More >
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The Nordic Sommelier’s Palate – Sören Polonius, Stockholm, Sweden
He’s well-travelled, well-seasoned, well-informed, well-mannered, well-groomed and writes really well—the perfect Sommelier and the hot favourite for Sweden’s “Sommelier of the Year” award… Correction, has just been awarded Sommelier of the year, Bravo! Read More >
