January 23, 2021 | Monarch Wine

Ami Gangemella

Post author:Evan Cotten
Post published:October 29, 2020
Post category:Sommelier Feature
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Ami is a Certified Specialist of Wine from Long Island, NY. She runs a tasting and education company, On Cloud Wine, helping make wine more approachable for all levels of…

Halter Ranch

Post author:Kevin Chesley
Post published:October 27, 2020
Post category:Winery Feature
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Halter Ranch is a vineyard and winery situated on the west-side of Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. Founded in 2000, Halter Ranch has a rich history and a commitment…

Carlin Karr

Post author:Evan Cotten
Post published:October 23, 2020
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Carlin is an Advanced Sommelier based in Boulder, CO. She is the Wine Director for Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey's Frasca Hospitality Group, with locations across Colorado's front range. Say hello…

Five Basic Taste Sensations

Post author:John Szabo
Post published:October 21, 2020
Post category:Food & Wine Pairing
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You love food, you love wine. And you love them together. Most of the time, it's a winning combination; train wrecks are happily rare. Like most people, even those in the wine business, I don't get too stressed about finding the perfect wine for everything I eat. Most of the time, I choose food I like and drink wine I enjoy. It works unexpectedly often.

The Bootlegger

Post author:Kevin Chesley
Post published:October 20, 2020
Post category:Confessions of a Sommelier
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The following story is true, as told to Kevin Chesley by a sommelier who wishes to remain anonymous. All names have been changed to protect the somm, the winery, and…

Fiona Perrin

Post author:Evan Cotten
Post published:October 15, 2020
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Fiona is CEO and Co-Founder of Champagne Rendez-Vous. She started as a sommelier and brand ambassador from Lyon, France, specializing in Champagne. After serving as Head Sommelier in Michelin star…

The Real Dirt About Clean Wines

Post author:Kevin Chesley
Post published:October 6, 2020
Post category:Confessions of a Sommelier
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The following story is true, as told to Kevin Chesley by a sommelier who wishes to remain anonymous. All names have been changed to protect the somm, the winery, and…

Vince Anter

Post author:Evan Cotten
Post published:October 1, 2020
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Vince is a certified sommelier and the founder of V is for Vino wine show. While pursuing a rock ‘n’ roll career as a guitarist and vocalist, he fell in…

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