HOSTELLERIE DE PLAISANCE, SAINT EMILION, 2 MICHELIN STARS

HOSTELLERIE DE PLAISANCE, SAINT EMILION, 2 MICHELIN STARS

HOSTELLERIE DE PLAISANCE, SAINT EMILION, 2 MICHELIN STARS

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Classic Wine Pairings for Lamb

Classic Wine Pairings for Lamb

Pairings for Each Cut


Lamb is a rich, hearty meat, that’s often the hallmark of special occasions from Ramadan to Easter to Hanukkah to Christmas. However, to get the wine pairing spot on, you really have to consider the cut and...

The Best Wine And Steak Pairings

Pairings for Each Cut


The cliché is that steaks call for big, bold red wines. But choosing the perfect wine pairing really comes down to the cut of the steak and your preparation. Let’s assume to start that you’re firing up the...

Treat Yourself

Pairings for Chocolate Cake


I think I can confidently say that we all have a little more time on our hands right now. Store after store is running out of flour as people decide the situation calls for – what else – baking. Certainly,...

#TakeoutDay

Pairings for Sushi


If you’re like me, you’re doing your best to support local restaurants by purchasing gift certificates or ordering takeaway. Wednesdays have become #TakeoutDay and it’s a nice excuse to treat yourself during...

Liquid Sunshine

Pairings for Rosé


The thirst for rosé is growing rapidly right across the world, and industry figures state that the boom is not yet over. The image of rosé has had an incredible transformation in the past few years.  From the...

Aperitivo & Antipasti

Pairings for Prosciutto e Melone


Snacks, snacks, and more snacks please! Who doesn’t love snacks? A small bite of food to tide you over until something more substantial is delivered – this is one of my favourite ways to eat. You may call...

In Modest Excess

Fine Wine Pairings for Grilled Cheese


I want to start with a question: how many home-cooked meals do you eat compared to how many fine-dining dishes make their way to your stomach in a given year? Perhaps you are among the lucky few able to...

Mastering Champagne

Pairings for each style of Champagne


Champagne: there’s never a wrong time to open a bottle. It is, without question, one of the most versatile options for food pairings. However, it is important to keep in mind the range of styles that are...

‘Tis the season

Wine Pairings for Burgers


‘Tis the season. Well, not that season. But it’s barbecue season and everyone in my neighbourhood is firing up the grill. There’s nothing quite like the classic burger, grilled to perfection and bursting with...

Killer Bordeaux and Halibut

Pairings for White Bordeaux


Elegant, sophisticated, complex, and age-worthy. Does that sound like a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc? Based on entry level examples from the Pays D’Oc or Marlborough, you’d think not. But the gorgeous 2015...

Just another bottle of Malbec, or is it?

Pairing Burgers and Malbec


I must confess, I am not a fan of Malbec. And I am unfortunately always willing to share my dislike with others, especially those who have an opposing opinion. So, there I am at my favorite wine store,...

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Adam Zuckert

WSET Diploma Student
Los Angeles
With over two decades in the wine business, Adam Zuckert has amassed extensive knowledge of the wine industry from viticulture ... read more

Ali Martin

Certified Sommelier
Chicago
Ali has spent nearly two decades in the Chicago hospitality industry as sommelier, beverage director, consultant, mixologist and educator. She ... read more

Bob Trimble

Instructor
Philadelphia
Bob Trimble has been a student of wine for 35+ years, is a wine and spirits professional and is the ... read more

Cedar Stoltenow

Instructor
Chicago
Cedar Stoltenow is a wine educator and sales professional based in Chicago, currently working in business development for wine and ... read more

Cheata Nao

Instructor
Edmonton
Born and raised in Edmonton, Cheata actually began her career in the wine industry 15 years ago when the Kitsilano ... read more

Chris Giroux

Sommelier
Vancouver
Chris is a WSET Diploma graduate and a Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. He is the Director ... read more

Corinne Keddie

Instructor
Calgary
Corinne Keddie can often be found with a glass of wine in her hand. She has spent the past fifteen ... read more

Dan Roy

Instructor
Edmonton
Dan is a WSET Diploma graduate and in addition holds the Certified Specialist of Wine and Certified Specialist of Spirits ... read more

David Lawrason

Wine Judge & Writer
Toronto, London
David Lawrason is one of Canada's most knowledgeable and respected experts on international and Canadian wine. David has tasted, taught ... read more

Devin Rigaux

Instructor
Calgary
Devin has been working in hospitality for over a decade, and started taking wine seriously in 2014, when she started ... read more

Geoffrey Moss

Master of Wine
Okanagan
Geoffrey Moss earned his Master of Wine in Fall 2020, after completing his research paper on factors affecting wine club ... read more

James Cluer MW

Master of Wine
He spends his time running Fine Vintage which operates in 15 countries. He is the GM of two wineries in ... read more

Jennifer Book

Wine Expert
Calgary
Jenny is the most knowledgeable wine educator in Alberta and has the most lovely engaging style. Jenny draws on her ... read more

Jenny Gammon

Instructor
Halifax
Jenny's passion for wine began in the vineyards of South Africa more than a decade ago and continues to grow. ... read more

Kylie Pittman

Instructor
Georgia
Kylie Pittman is a native of Savannah, Georgia, currently into his second decade of wine and spirits sales working with ... read more

Liz VanderVen

Instructor
Los Angeles
Liz VanderVen is a wine and spirits buyer in the Southern California retail setting where she has worked for the ... read more

Lyn Farmer

Food & Wine Writer
Miami
Lyn Farmer is a James Beard Award-winning wine and food writer and educator who has been sharing his passion for ... read more

Matthew Leslie

Wine Judge
Calgary
Matt is one of our best instructors in Alberta. Young, dynamic and engaging, you would be hard pressed to find ... read more

Matty Iqbal

Instructor
Chicago
In 2001, Matty began working for a wine merchant in Chicago. He found the passion and interest to further his ... read more

Mike Lee

Sommelier
Okanagan
After moving to the Okanagan, he now combines his two great passions: wine and teaching. Mike has extensive knowledge of ... read more

Mark Wallace

Instructor
Atlanta
Mark Wallace is an Atlanta native, currently into his second decade of wine and spirits sales on the distribution side ... read more

Neil Kaplan

Instructor
New York City
Neil Kaplan is the founder of Cork Counsel, which offers an array of services to wine and spirits collectors and ... read more

Nupur Gogia

MW Candidate
Toronto
Nupur is passionate about all things wine. While she has travelled extensively across the globe, a cooking trip in Italy ... read more

Samantha Wall

MW Candidate
Edmonton
“Wine is my passion, because to call it an obsession sounds slightly unhealthy…” Having completed all levels of the WSET, ... read more

Sara D'Amato

Wine Judge & Writer
Toronto
Writer, Judge, Wine Critic, Educator, Sommelier. Sara is one of the stars of the Ontario wine scene and highly respected ... read more

Sarah Trubnick

Instructor
Boston
Sarah is a restauranteur, wine educator, and wine importer based in New Hampshire. She transitioned into the wine industry from ... read more

Sharad Ghamande

Instructor
Augusta

Tania Fugere

Instructor
Montreal
In 2005, while studying for her bachelors degree in Human Relations, Tania’s curiosity for wine and spirits was sparked when ... read more

Timothy Ouellette

Instructor
Ottawa
Tim’s career in wine began at the very bottom; washing and filling bottles at a make-your-own-wine shop at the age ... read more

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