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
7 Best Wine Bars in Birmingham to Drink By-the-Glass
Best Wine Bars in Birmingham (2026) | Coravin Guide Hide map Tap a pin to open the venue. Gold pins are 3 Glass venues. Birmingham's dining scene has matured fast,...
7 of the Best Wine Bars in Verona to Drink Wine By-the-Glass
Hide map Tap a pin to open the venue. Gold pins are 3 Glass venues. Few Italian cities wear their wine culture as openly as Verona — home of Vinitaly,...
16 Best Champagne Bars in Milan to Drink By-the-Glass
The best places to drink Champagne by the glass in Milan – 16 standout bars and restaurants, chosen and reviewed independently by the Coravin Guide
69 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. 69 venues selected for exceptional Champagne programs