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Going 10 Rounds with Sommelier Philippe Sauriat

Star Sommelier

The head sommelier at New York’s acclaimed Gabriel Kreuther tackles our speed round of questions.

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What do you like to drink after a shift? “It depends on my mood, but sometimes it’s a cup of English-style tea with milk and sugar or Japanese whisky—Hibiki 21-Year-Old.”

What is the all-time best dive bar jukebox song? “The Cure, “Friday I’m in Love.””

Name the first good wine you ever drank...

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