Wine Talks Miami: Somm Scenarios

​On Monday 26th January, we’re diving into the real-life moments every sommelier knows well—the slightly awkward, occasionally tricky, and often telling situations that unfold on the restaurant floor. Somm Scenarios brings together an experienced panel of sommeliers to walk through common guest interactions and how they’re handled with confidence, tact, and generosity.

​From “I think this wine is corked” to “I usually don’t like this grape,” we’ll explore how great sommeliers respond in ways that educate without condescension, focusing on the small decisions that shape guest experience in real time.

​We'll hear from:

• ​Macarena Carrillo, Head Sommelier @ COTE Miami

• ​Brian Grandison, Head Sommelier @ The Surf Club Restaurant

• ​Ryan Vando, Regional Head of Wine, US @ Zuma

​​Format:

• ​​​​4.30pm - Doors open & welcome drink served, courtesy Crews Wine

• ​​​​5pm - Panel discussion starts

• ​​​​6pm - Panel wraps up; drinks specials for purchase at the bar

​​​​As always, registration is free and open to all. Members of the local wine trade - and those hoping to enter it - are encouraged to come along.

​​​​​​​If you register and can no longer make it, please let me know ([email protected]) so that we can accurately predict numbers for seats, etc!

​​​​​To find out more about Wine Talks, head to our website: www.winetalksmiami.com

​​​See you on the 26th at beautiful Amara, who have graciously agreed to host us once again (thank you!)