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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Wine

Q&A: Luxury South Bay wine retailer Angie An is on a quest to make the wine world less intimidating

Angie An transitioned from sommelier at Alexander's Steakhouse to selling luxury wines to Chinese collectors, advocating for wine enjoyment and inclusivity. [ more ]
ESPN.com
1 month ago
Wine

'Who's this Michael Jordan guy?' How the NBA landed its very own wine partnership

Michael Jordan participated in virtual wine tastings during the pandemic.
Despite sharing the same name, the sommelier leading the tastings is a short, white Italian man. [ more ]
PUNCH
6 months ago
Wine

So Long to the "Somm"

The term "sommelier" has evolved, leading to an identity crisis in the industry.
Movies like "Sideways" and "SOMM" helped redefine the image of a sommelier.
The natural wine movement has influenced the perception of sommeliers. [ more ]
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