My April birthday weekend celebration in Carmel . So many of you came to Carmel to join in the fun, and I was very happy to see you all. For those of you who couldnât be there, the weekend started off with Jim Martinez and Laura Didierâs wonderful tribute show that seems to have become an annual tradition.
Sommelier = Wine Expert. While some wine consumers may consider themselves experts, a true wine expert is called a sommelier. A sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a person that has undergone training in order to become extremely knowledgeable about wine. It can take many years of training to become a master sommelier.
Itâs just good practice. Cleaning and sanitizing equipment is not fun nor is it the sexy part of wine making. However, it is critical to your ability to make a stable, fine wine. My favorite wine making quote I heard from Pier Benci, âthe difference between a good bottle of wine and a great one is attention to detailâ.