Wine rule number 1: Nobody knows everything, everyone is allowed to play along, everyone learns - even a sommelier like Marc Almert. He is committed to making the fun of wine accessible to everyone. And he is excellent at it, in the truest sense of the word: Because at just 27 years old, he was named the best sommelier in the world. Perfect opportunity for me to take an instructive crash course. A conversation about the fascination of his profession, tips for curious beginners and why giving your partner more flowers is also beneficial for wine tasting, you can read here.
Between mountains and valleys, along rivers and by the sea, Portugal produces wines with strong character for really every situation. Time to go on a long-distance glass trip, after all, a red wine bottle mail with Portugal wine sailed into my home bar. How these red wines taste, why they are also fun for beginners and give an impression of Portugal wine, you can read here.
From smooth flow made in Germany to subtly smoky from Scotland to refined in Napa Valley or Bolgheri wine barrel: Four whiskey favorites from my home bar for cozy hours.
