October 4, 2019

PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2018

(California) $12

Grapefruit zest, honeysuckle, and white peach. Bright and vivacious. An absolute flavorful steal.

89 points MR

Available at Vivino.com

To call yourself a sommelier, you must be certified as such.

Answer: False.

While it’s true that some sommeliers are credentialed by certifying bodies such as the Master Sommelier organization, a sommelier does not have to be certified to work in restaurants or other establishments. Indeed, many well-known sommeliers are not officially certified, even though their knowledge of wine is immense.

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PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2018

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