Restaurant sommellerie

Scott Turner

Master Sommelier on perfect — and contemporary — wine choices.

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Jul 4, 2026

Beer First, Wine Second: A Fourth of July Grill Playbook

A sommelier's take on which beers to pour with Fourth of July barbecue, from charred ribs to hot dogs, with wine cameos for the char and smoke.

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Jun 24, 2026

The Visiting Bottle Wins: World Cup Pairings That Cross Borders

The home nation's glass doesn't always pair its own cooking best. A sommelier's daring look at World Cup dishes and the foreign wines that outscore them.

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Jun 5, 2026

The Wines That Do a Beer's Job at the Summer Table

Beer owns the summer cookout for good reasons, but certain wines deliver the same thirst-quenching, crowd-feeding magic. Here's how to make the swap and win.

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May 31, 2026

Grilled Sardines and the White Wines That Wake Them Up

Grilled sardines hit peak season in late spring. Here's how to match their oily, smoky punch with whites (and a few rosés) that actually push back.

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May 30, 2026

Which red wines to chill in summer (and how cold)

Cold red wine isn't a heresy. It's how half of southern Europe drinks the stuff in July. Here are the reds worth chilling, the temperature to hit, and what to pour them with.

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Jan 22, 2026

Five daring wine pairings that shouldn't work — but do

After two decades of restaurant floors, these are the pairings that consistently surprise diners.

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Jan 15, 2026

Champagne with fried chicken: the case

Pairing's most photographed combination. Here's why it actually works — and how to do it on a budget.

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Jan 8, 2026

Beyond Cabernet: unexpected wines for grilled steak

The default works. So do five other wines that take steak somewhere more interesting.

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Dec 30, 2025

Pairing wine with dessert: beyond Sauternes

Sauternes is the default. Here's what works for the desserts Sauternes doesn't.

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Dec 22, 2025

When pink wine actually belongs on the table

Most rosé gets drunk at brunch. It belongs at the dinner table — for these five meals specifically.

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