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Hi, I’m Chris a/k/a SteelSomm

 

So many memorable moments of my life have involved wine. Using the language of wine, let’s share our stories and see where this tale takes us.

Every bottle of wine tells a story.

The vintner’s story. The winemaker’s story. The retailer’s story. The consumer’s story. Your story.

My wine story recently opened a completely new chapter. In 2018 I became a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Sure, there are a lot of CS’s out there. But my path to Certification was not normal. See, I’m a steel executive by trade. It’s just that I’m extremely passionate about wine, food and the process of continuous education about all things wine! During my Certification studies and testing, I met many industry professionals and learned that maybe, just maybe, my unique path was worth sharing.

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Michael Broadbent:

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.”

A wine blog that’s more than wine reviews.

My goal here on SteelSomm is to tell the stories about wines, beyond mere wine reviews. Let’s put wine in their context — moments of happiness, celebration, or even sadness. After all, wine is a sensory experience and is utterly shaped by context.

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Highlights from Highlands Food & Wine Festival

Highlights from Highlands Food & Wine Festival

It was a glorious day in the mountains of Highlands, NC! Chilly air, clear skies, and spirits were flowing! Even though it's called a "food and wine" festival, there were other options as well -- beer, bourbon, gin, etc. So, let's go through a few of the standouts from this year's Highlands Food & Wine [...]

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Cheers!

Cheers!

Here’s to you! So this is me (on the left) with my husband, Doug, who you can find on Instagram  (@The_LetterD) and on the web (DouglasWeiss.com). I thought that since you’re very likely to see pics of us together along our wine/food/travel journey, it’s best to make an introduction. Everyone, meet Doug. Doug, meet everyone! […]

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Bar Hemingway - A Paris Institution

Bar Hemingway – A Paris Institution

Looking for a great cocktail in a beautiful bar while in Paris? Visit Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris. Victorian in style, very clubby and intimate. Quite small, in fact. Several years ago — before the more recent renovations of the Ritz Paris — they opened an “overflow” bar across the hall. I’d recommend skipping […]

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