Confessions of a sommelier

South American wine trends: From the sommeliers

What’s the next big trend in South American wine?

Funniest moments on the job - from the sommeliers

No day is the same in a restaurant...

My earliest wine memory - from the sommeliers

Do you remember your first sip?...

My 'wine-changing' moment - from the sommeliers

What made them love wine...?

‘My biggest faux pas’ - from the sommeliers

Even the professionals make mistakes...

Nightmare food and wine matches - From the sommeliers

What were the hardest matches...?

Worst customer habits in restaurants - from the sommeliers

Habits that get under a sommelier's skin...

Confessions of a sommelier: Mathieu Ouvrard

Decanter speaks to sommelier Mathieu Ouvrard about his earliest wine memory and the biggest faux pas that's happened on the job. As published in Decanter's July 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Stefano Petta

Decanter talks to sommelier Stefano Petta about Swiss wines and lessons he's learned over his career. As published in Decanter's January 2013 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Johan Andersson

Decanter talks to sommelier Johan Anderson about the best wines he's ever tasted and the funniest thing that's happened on the job. As published in Decanter's March 2013 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Wayve Kolevsohn

Decanter speaks to sommelier Wayve Kolevsohn about her love of Champagne, as published in Decanter's May 2013 issue

Confessions of a sommelier: Christian Thorsholt Jacobsen

Decanter speaks to sommelier Christian Thorsholt Jacobsen about the best wine he's ever drunk and why customers should be adventurous with wine, as published in Decanter's June 2013 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Gal Zohar

Decanter talks to sommelier Gal Zohar about the most memorable moments in his career and the best wine he's ever drunk, as published in Decanter's August 2013 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Maria Wallèn

Decanter talks to sommelier Maria Wallèn about her earliest wine memory and the best wine she's ever drunk, as published in Decanter's October 2013 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Marinela Ivanova

Decanter speak to sommelier Marinela Ivanova about what sparked her interest in wine and the troubles of being a sommelier-at-sea. As published in Decanter's June 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Arvid Rosengren

Decanter speaks to sommelier Arvid Rosengren about the best wine he's ever drunk and the daily trials of the job. As published in Decanter's May 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Michael Deschamps

Decanter speaks to sommelier Michael Deschamps about his most memorable wines and what he's drinking at the moment. As published in Decanter's April 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Bhatia Dheeraj

Decanter speaks to head sommelier Bhatia Dheeraj about his earliest wine memory and the most valuable lesson he's learned on the job. As published in Decanter's March 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Tobias Brauweiler

Decanter speaks to sommelier for The Ritz, Tobias Brauweiler, about the best wine he's ever drunk and the lessons learned throughout his career. As published in Decanter's January 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Stéphane Morand

Decanter speaks to sommelier Stéphane Morand about the best wines and funny moments of his career. As published in Decanter's September 2014 issue.

Confessions of a sommelier: Richard Bernard

Decanter speaks to sommelier Richard Bernard about his most memorable and enjoyable wines. As published in Decanter's August 2014 issue.