5 minutes w/ “aqua-nett” the sommelier

1) what do you look for in a great wine?

“balanced, full-bodied, kinda like men!”

2) when suggesting food and wine pairings, what is a BIG no-no?

“don’t have food & wine fight each other- harmony!  always!”

3) what wine trends do you see on the rise?

“argentinean, malbec’s still moving up and Spanish
wines with more elegance and finesse, less flaws.”

4) what are the “aqua-nett” fundamentals of tasting wine?

“lay low… sip slow”
– Swirl, take your time
– Sniff, clockwise
– Taste, swish all around mouth, gums, tongue
– Ariate, close friends love to hear you gurgle
– Ahhh… wine compliments life!

5) when the sommelier is off the clock, what is your wine of choice… details?

“whew that’s hard, champagne definitely, pinot noir mostly,
sassy fresh whites always.  I love balanced wines all varietals
and when in doubt… isn’t champagne a food group?”