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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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.
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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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9 of the Best Hotel Bars in London for Wine by the Glass
The best hotel bars in London for serious wine by the glass — 9 standout bars and dining rooms from Mayfair to the Savoy, rated by the Coravin Guide.
17 Best Wine Bars in Los Angeles Serving Wine By the Glass
Explore the finest wine bars in Los Angeles, where our selection of 17 venues spans across Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Downtown, Hollywood, and the Malibu coast.
23 of the Best Wine Bars in Paris (2026 Guide)
Explore 23 venues from the 11th's zinc counters to the charming cave à manger rooms in the 9th, and grand locales near the Champs-Élysées and left-bank gems in the 5th...
32 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
Discover Melbourne's 32 best wine bars for exceptional wine by-the-glass. From CBD laneways to bayside dining, curated for list depth and service quality.