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Interviews

23/01/2022

Intrigue, Delight, Profit

These are the cornerstones of a great wine list, and Eugenio Egorov makes it his mission to cover each as the Head Sommelier at the Dorchester.

Interviews

22/01/2022

What grows together goes together

This is the pairing approach that Sommelier Stefan Kobald uses, matching wines with local, traditional dishes from that area.

Interviews

21/01/2022

The Somm’s Personality writes the Wine List

Luigi Coco believes that a somm’s favourites should also drop into a wine list so it has a bit of their personality along with the other factors needed to create a great list.

Interviews

20/01/2022

600 bins and climbing

Giuseppe Lacona may currently have 600 bins of exquisite wines in their cellar but he plans to up that number to have the best wine list in the City, with affordable prices and a unique selection.

Interviews

19/01/2022

To Not Living Life Like a Rehearsal

A guest once told him that this life is not a rehearsal and Alexios Stasinopoulos keeps those words in mind to embrace challenge and change, rather than fear them.

Interviews

18/01/2022

Joanna Nerantzi Pouring Iconic Bottles at 67 Pall Mall

67 Pall Mall is a favourite even amongst Sommeliers, to grab a glass of wine that usually turns to many. Joanna Nerantzi adds to the appeal as the Senior Sommelier there.

Interviews

11/01/2022

Brexit, Covid, Onward

Even with the challenges faced through Brexit and then Covid, Brett Fleming of Armit Wines is poised for growth this year and beyond

Interviews

07/01/2022

Vindinista’s Paola Tich on what it takes to run a top independent wine merchants

Vindinista’s Paola Tich on how to create a wine range in tune with your customers

Interviews

07/01/2022

Goodman’s Shane McHugh on what a good sommelier should be all about

Shane McHugh feels like he has fallen on his feet working as a sommelier. Not only does he love wine, but he likes sharing his knowledge and insights with his guests.