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.
So much should not be asked of a waiter: Stock market tips. Medical advice. What wine to drink with your meal. With most wine-by-the-glass programs, restaurants try to recoup the price they paid for the bottle on the first glass they sell. Try to order a half-bottle instead.The virtue of ordering wine by the glass is that the restaurant should allow you a complimentary taste.ake sure the wine you order gets to the table before the food. Wine without food is fine; food without wine is a disaster. Don't be intimidated by huge, clunky, leather (okay, naugahyde) wine lists. They're your friends.