sommelier
Sign in to savethumb|An Italian sommelier () with a tastevin around his neck A sommelier ( , , ), chef de vin or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role of the sommelier in fine dining today is much more specialized and informed than that of a wine waiter. Sommeliers Australia states that the role is strategically on par with that of the chef de cuisine.
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- Description
- Etymology
- Education and certification
- The Court of Master Sommeliers
- National Wine School
- International Sommelier Guild
- International Wine & Spirits Guild
- Union de la Sommellerie Française
- Associazione Italiana Sommelier
- Contest for the Best Sommelier in the World
- {{anchor|Water|Coffee|Milk|Sake}}Similar professions
- See also
- References
thumb|An Italian sommelier () with a tastevin around his neck A sommelier ( , , ), chef de vin or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role of the sommelier in fine dining today is much more specialized and informed than that of a wine waiter. Sommeliers Australia states that the role is strategically on par with that of the chef de cuisine.
==Description== thumb|The sommelier knife is an important tool of the sommelier. thumb|The tastevin vessel used by sommeliers in the past is still a symbol today. A sommelier may be responsible for the development of wine lists and books and for the delivery of wine service and training for the other restaurant staff. Working along with the culinary team, they pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item.