Cellar Notes
Kiersten HickmanWine for people who want to enjoy it without feeling intimidated by it.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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The one question I always ask guests so I know what wine they should get
I come across this a lot, actually. I see a wine list is open on a table, so I approach the couple or the group, introduce myself, and ask if they are interested in getting a bottle.
“We are,” says the person holding the list. “But we’re...
Wine of the month: Spätburgunder
I think what makes international varietals so interesting is the way they taste so different when they are grown and made in different parts of the world. For example, Cabernet Sauvignon tastes vastly different when you compare to how it ta...
My two-day North Fork wine tasting itinerary
Only have a weekend? These six vineyards are worth visiting. Plus, where to eat!
When I was freelance writing, I had a lot more opportunities to pack a bag and travel. Working as a sommelier at a restaurant doesn’t allow for that type of f...
My biggest worry when it comes to selling wine
This week on Substack Notes, I shared a story about how I sold a $500 bottle of wine during a dinner service at work, and what the interaction taught me about being a sommelier.
It opened up some really great conversation about the importa...
How to actually decipher tasting notes like a sommelier
We’re not just making up those smells…I promise!
Before we even dive in, let me make something very clear: tasting notes are subjective. What a person uniquely tastes in a wine, or really anything, is a matter of genetics and lived experie...
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Making wine accessible without a pretentious attitude. Wine tips and wine travel from a NYC sommelier.\ud83c\udf77 Dip WGM from Le Cordon Bleu and food/beverage journalist of 10+ years.
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