“By definition, what is the difference between Old and New World wines?” Our instructor for today’s Sommelier Society of America certification course is Tad Drouet, …
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Sommelier Certification: How To Taste Wine Like A Pro
This is the first article in an original Epicure & Culture series, “Sommelier Certification,” where I will be documenting my experience obtaining a sommelier certification …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Dizzying World Of Fortified Wine
Stephanie Frederick, our instructor for today’s Sommelier Society of America fortified wines class, glances confused around the sparse room. “Either everyone is on vacation or …
Sommelier Certification: Portuguese Wine Beyond Port (Plus Some Smaller Old World Standouts)
“Who drank wine yesterday?” asks Costas Mouzouras, the director of wines at New York City’s Gotham Wines and our teacher for today’s Sommelier Society of …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Delicious World Of Italian Wine
“Do you know what Italians do when they eat? They drink wine. Do you know what Italians do when they drink wine? They eat. It …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring Spanish Wine From Sparkling Cavas To Elegant Rioja Reds
“Spain is a very small country that could fit nicely into Texas. That being said, it’s one of the most diverse in Europe, with different …
Epicurious Experiences At Sea Aboard The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Ship
In December 2014, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch their EUROPA 2 vessel for the first time in North America. I was lucky enough to be …
Sommelier Certification: Austrian Wine Country, Where Grüner Veltliner Reigns King
Last week I told you about my sommelier certification course through the Sommelier Society of America on German wine. Part of that class — taught …
Sommelier Certification: The Not Always Sweet Story Of German Wines
For those who have been following along with Epicure & Culture’s Sommelier Certification series, you’ll know for the past few weeks I’ve been exploring the …
Sommelier Certification: France’s Bordeaux Wine Region Made Simple (Including Budget-Friendly Bottle Suggestions)
Bordeaux. The name evokes images of some of the world’s most pricey, complex, age-worthy and indulgent labels. While this French wine region makes some of …