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Ordering Wine Off the List Is Not for Amateurs

February 8, 2006

Do you ever go to your favorite restaurant and wish they had a selection that would better pair with the food you are ordering? Maybe it's time to ask. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, some restaurant sommeliers have a "secret stash" for special customers. The great news is that it doesn't take money to get what you want: It takes a knowledge of wine and a sommelier that is willing to share. Find out more about these well-hidden treasures in the article "Just as You Suspected: Sommeliers Have a Stash".

By Michelle Alderson | February 8, 2006 in All Things Wine | Permalink

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When I was being a sommelier in NYC I always kept a stash of other stuff - some of it was specifically destined for particular regular customers who I knew had particular interests, some was just there to offer to someone who seemed to want something different. I think every sommelier I know does much the same. The LA Times is so far behind on this one. It's certainly not something that's a secret in the winey/foodie community.

Posted by: SaltShaker | February 9, 2006 5:48 PM