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Wine

The Myth of Sommelier Certification, Debunked

Despite common belief, "sommelier" is not a certification. It's a job. Carson Demmond explores what it means to be a sommelier and why an exam has nothing to do with…

  • story: Carson Demmond
  • illustration: James Carpenter
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Jordan Salcito | Director of Wine Special Projects, Momofuku

There is no one in the wine business more polite about breaking the rules than Jordan Salcito. Part girl next door, part keen entrepreneur, she has become the closest thing…

  • story: Talia Baiocchi
  • photo: Daniel Krieger
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The Rise of the American “Somm”

The reinvention of the wine professional has resulted in a new brand of next-gen swagger, complete with a revamped lexicon and liberal arts degree. Francis Percival tracks the American transition…

  • story: Francis Percival
  • illustration: James Carpenter
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Patrick Cappiello | Pearl & Ash, NYC

One of New York’s top sommeliers, Patrick Cappiello—and alum of Veritas, Tribeca Grill and GILT—traded in his suit and tie to see what would happen if he brought a well-stocked…

  • story: Talia Baiocchi
  • photo: Justin Bridges
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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch
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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch

Long considered an afterthought among serious drinkers, the blended Scotch category is slowly becoming a hotbed for innovation.

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