sommelier

sommelier Definition

☆ som·me·lier (sum′əl yā′; Fr sō̂ mə lyā′)

noun pl. -·liers′-yāz′; Fr, -lyā′

the person in a restaurant, club, etc. who is responsible for the selection of, and for serving, the wines, esp. with a French cuisine; wine steward

Etymology: Fr < MFr, orig., person in charge of pack animals (hence, steward) < OFr sommerier < sommier < LL sagmarius: see summer

sommelier Usage Examples

Possessives

advice: Sommelier's Advice has a Weekly Wine Tips feature, articles on how to create a wine cellar and guides to wine-producing regions.

Converse of subject

choose: There is an extensive wine list that includes Moravian wines and a large selection of foreign wines, chosen by distinguished Czech sommeliers.

Converse of object

ask: If you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask the sommelier to smell the wine too.
allow: Escape to the tranquility of the spa, indulge in superb cuisine and allow expert sommeliers to select a perfect wine.

Adjective modifier

helpful: There is a terrific wine list and a very enthusiastic and helpful sommelier.
charming: The charming sommelier steered us toward a German Riesling, saying that that it was the perfect accompaniment to Chinese food.
French: The restaurant also has a young French sommelier from Normandy who is knowledgeable almost to the point of obsession.
top: The group included a major UK multiple, well known wine journalists and a top wine sommelier.

Noun used with modifier

head: Corinne Michot, head sommelier at the Connaught, said customers demanded expensive wine.
wine: The group included a major UK multiple, well known wine journalists and a top wine sommelier.
master: To accompany its growing list of world-class chefs, Las Vegas has attracted more master sommeliers than any other U.S. city.
expert: Escape to the tranquility of the spa, indulge in superb cuisine and allow expert sommeliers to select a perfect wine.

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