What Is a Sommelier? Everything You Need to Know
Learn what sommeliers actually do, how they train, and how to get the most from their expertise – from the team behind the Coravin Guide.
Sommelier Stories
Beyond the Glass
Step into the world of sommeliers – the thinkers, tasters, and storytellers behind every exceptional wine by-the-glass experience. In Beyond the Glass conversation series, we share their personal journeys, philosophies, and the moments that shaped their craft.
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From Nonna's Table to the Sea: A Life in Wine With Georgina Larsson
Jonah's sommelier Georgina Larsson on coastal wine philosophy, life-changing pairings, and building a 60+ wine by-the-glass program at the edge of paradise.
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"These Wines Tell a Story" – Inside Affinatore's 90-Glass Program With Christian Scarica
Affinatore's Wine Director on the award-winning 3,800-label list behind Milan's most ambitious by-the-glass program – over 90 wines, from artisan vignerons to iconic names.
From Nonna's Table to the Sea: A Life in Wine With Georgina Larsson
Jonah's sommelier Georgina Larsson on coastal wine philosophy, life-changing pairings, and building a 60+ wine by-the-glass program at the edge of paradise.
Daniel Veit: Shaping Santa Monica's Wine Culture at Wally's
A conversation with Wally's Wine Director on building exceptional by-the-glass programs, aged wine education, and why execution defines great wine service in Santa Monica. Interview Daniel Veit — Wine Director,...
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Wine Destination Guides
16 of the Best Wine Bars in Paris (2026 Guide)
The best wine bars in Paris for exceptional wine by the glass — 16 venues across Saint-Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, curated by the Coravin Guide.
10 Best Places to Drink Champagne By the Glass in Melbourne
A curated guide to Melbourne's champagne bar scene. 10 venues from CBD fine dining to Mornington Peninsula estates, selected for exceptional Champagne by the glass.
19 Best Champagne Bars in London to Drink By-the-Glass
From Mayfair hotels to late-night Soho wine bars, a curated guide to London's champagne bar scene. 19 venues selected for exceptional Champagne programs
Where to Find Natural & Organic Wine by the Glass in Milan
Where to drink natural, biodynamic, and organic wine by the glass in Milan. The Coravin Guide highlights 3 enoteca and restaurants where considered winemaking is part of the program.