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
6 Best Wine Bars in Jardins, São Paulo Serving Wine by the Glass (2026)
Jardins, with its grid of streets from Avenida Paulista to Rua Oscar Freire, is home to São Paulo's finest wine bars. Among the 6 noteworthy establishments are Casa La Pastina,...
7 Best Wine Bars in Pinheiros & Vila Madalena, São Paulo (2026)
In Pinheiros, the wine bar scene thrives on serene residential lanes, championing producers rather than big names. Among São Paulo's western neighbourhoods, these 7 spots include Miya's townhouse on Rua...
23 of the Best Wine Bars in São Paulo to Drink Wine by the Glass
Across 23 establishments, one can find natural-wine counters in Pinheiros and Sumarezinho, elegant rooms in Jardins near Rua Oscar Freire, and cellars in Itaim Bibi and Vila Nova Conceição.
101 Best Wine Bars in London Serving Wine By the Glass
Discover 101 of London’s best venues for wine by the glass – from Mayfair Champagne to Marylebone Burgundy and Hackney naturals. Curated by Coravin Guide for 2026.