Word Finder - sommelier

definition

The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

example

The sommelier recommended the perfect wine, opened the bottle with panache, and served it into glasses.

definition

To act as a sommelier.

In reply to this the French sovereign despatched Andrew as his ambassador to the great Khan Kuyuk; with Longjumeau went his brother (a monk) and several others - John Goderiche, John of Carcassonne, Herbert "le sommelier," Gerbert of Sens, Robert a clerk, a certain William, and an unnamed clerk of Poissy.

If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.

There is a terrific wine list and a very enthusiastic and helpful sommelier.

The charming sommelier steered us toward a German Riesling, saying that that it was the perfect accompaniment to Chinese food.

The restaurant also has a young French sommelier from Normandy who is knowledgeable almost to the point of obsession.

The group included a major UK multiple, well known wine journalists and a top wine sommelier.

Corinne Michot, head sommelier at the Connaught, said customers demanded expensive wine.

Sommelier 's Advice has a Weekly Wine Tips feature, articles on how to create a wine cellar and guides to wine-producing regions.

If you 're not sure, do n't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.

There are plenty of resources online to help you navigate the world of wine, but one especially useful one is the International Sommelier Guild (ISC).

You may also consider taking a sommelier course yourself.

Whether you are a professional sommelier, the president of your local wine-club or just looking for a nice bottle to go with your coq au vin, you will find people like you here, talking about wine.

Master Sommelier Fred Dame also offered a tasting of aged Burgundies.

Brookstone. The Sommelier's Wine Chiller comes pre-loaded with proper serving temperatures of twenty-six different varietals of red wine, white wine and Champagne.

Retail price for the Sommelier's Wine Chiller is $100.

A sommelier is a person that has extensive wine knowledge through training, classes and certification.

When in doubt, visit your local wine shop or ask a restaurant sommelier for recommendations.

Ask your server, or better yet the sommelier, for Pinot Noir recommendations based on your personal preferences.

Wine clubs take that guesswork out out of the equation, pre-screening many wines and sending you those that suit your preferences-it's like having your own private sommelier.

They have various programs including a personalized sommelier program that helps you make wine of the month choices.

This fine dining establishment offers a casually elegant ambiance and wine selection to please the most discerning sommelier.

Let the sommelier (wine steward) know what you have chosen for dinner, and allow him to find you the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

In the right setting this makes an elegant and tasteful statement about the proprietor of the establishment and showcases those Riedel Sommelier wine glasses.