It’s Summer in the UK and the tasting season is in full swing, with all its peculiarities observes our London correspondent, Alistair Scott Read More >
All the Fun of the Wine Fair
The Sommelier’s Palate – Julien HAIE, Sommelier at Winter Garden, The Landmark Hotel, Marylebone Road, London
(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.”
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The Sommelier’s Palate – Andrea Fasan, Head Sommelier and wine buyer at La Petite Maison, London
“Morey Saint Denis ‘Clos des Montluisants’ 2001 Ponsot (such unique wine made from Aligote) and Salmon sushi, an incredible pairing!” Sommelier Andrea Fasan Read More >
The Wandering Palate Restaurant of the Year 2013 – The Quality Chop House, Farringdon Road, London
Admittedly, arriving at the ‘Wandering Palate Restaurant of the Year’ is essentially informed subjectivism; there is no avoiding the emotional and mental reactions of the individual; you will simply have to trust my palate and meta-ethics. Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – Marc Piquet, Sommelier at The Greenhouse restaurant, Mayfair, London
Do you have a favourite wine bar? “28/50, always a great selection” Sommelier Marc Piquet Read More >
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The Sommelier’s Palate – Jose Gonzalez Godoy, Restaurant Manager & Sommelier at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, The Halkin by COMO, London
“Sherries without a doubt are the best price/quality wines in the world. We can buy an amazing Amontillado over 30 years old in Jerez or Sanlucar for 30€.” Jose Gonzalez Godoy, Sommelier at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, London
The Sommelier’s Palate – Julia Oudill, Sommelier at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, London
“I just discovered the wines from Ariana Occhipinti, in Sicily. I tasted the SP68 and il Frappato… I can drink her wines every day.” Sommelier Julia Oudill, France
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The Sommelier’s Palate – Sara Bachiorri, Head Sommelier at Chez Bruce Restaurant, London
“Their white, Le Blanc de Casot, delivered in the glass the same fragrance of the sea breeze and wild herbs I smelt along the way up and back. It was mind blowing.” Sommelier Sara Bachiorri, Chez Bruce Restaurant, London Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – The Articulate Sommelier, Athila Roos, The Arts Club in Dover Street, Mayfair, London
“I’m going through another loving season with the Rhone valley. Cornas in particular have impressed me and the whites from St. Joseph are wonderful.“ Athila Roos, Sommelier The Arts Club in Dover Street, London Read More >
The Sommelier’s Palate – On Her Majesty’s Sommelier Service, Please Salute Erik Simonics, Sommelier at Savoy Grill (Gordon Ramsay) London
“My favourite wine bar is The Sampler. Actually, it is a wine shop where you can sample around 50 wines. It is also a great place practice blind tasting.” Erik Simonics, Sommelier at The Savoy Grill
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