My April birthday weekend celebration in Carmel . So many of you came to Carmel to join in the fun, and I was very happy to see you all. For those of you who couldnât be there, the weekend started off with Jim Martinez and Laura Didierâs wonderful tribute show that seems to have become an annual tradition.
Sommelier = Wine Expert. While some wine consumers may consider themselves experts, a true wine expert is called a sommelier. A sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a person that has undergone training in order to become extremely knowledgeable about wine. It can take many years of training to become a master sommelier.
Junior Merino, The Liquid Chef, provides a list of the top ten fruits and herbs as well as the 5 Elements to Creating a Well Balanced Cocktail. It's a matter of training the palate to pick up various flavors and aromas that pair well together with not only the fruit and herb, but also the floral notes in the liquor.