Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
How can I cheat to make it look like I know my wine?
To make a real impression, learn how to open a bottle correctly. Don't cut above the lip with the bottle opener, but take the blade below it to the fatter part of the bottle and cut... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
Nothing’s wrong when it comes to wine. Everybody puts the expert on a pedestal, but it’s your taste that counts - wine is a subjective thing. The key is to like what you like and... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
What's the best crowd-pleasing wine for a Christmas party?
Remember that at a party you're not catering for yourself, but the event and the guests.
Spend a little bit more than you might do for yourself, and go for wines that people know and... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
Can I tell if a wine is good by looking at the label?
To a certain degree I think you can.
If the label is designed in a classic way that mimics the Bordeaux style of design it looks old world, so the winemakers are trying to tell you... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
Scientists have found that a compound in fish and seafood reacts badly with red wines with high iron content, leaving an unpleasant fishy aftertaste. And what’s more, there are rules... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
How can I choose the best wines in the supermarket?
Just seven per cent of us will spend more than £10 on a bottle of wine in a supermarket, but when there are so many deals and offers why spend more?
The biggest problem isn't cost but... Читать далее