Sommelier Smackdown: Man (Or Woman) vs. Wine!
The Eleventh Annual Man (Or Woman!) vs. Wine
Master of Ceremonies, Ryan Mullins
Summary:
Professional Sommeliers come together in a challenge for sharpest palate! When it comes to tasting blind, who will be the best?
But that's not all. Not only do you get to watch, learn, and absorb how the Pro's do it--you will be tasting the SAME WINES blind right along with them!
Who will be the top taster in 2023? It could be you! Join us and find out. This is truly Man (and Woman) versus Wine!
The 2022 Competitors:
Julia Basin, RNDC
Kelly Cornett, A Cork in the Road
Juan Cortes, The Chastain
Eric Crane, Empire Distributors
Lauren Crim, Wine Consultant-Educator
Jacob Gragg, Ca' del Bosco
Joe Herrig, Georgia Crown
Janeen Jason, VinoTeca
Briana Pope-Pettis, Domaine Serene
Peter Poulos, Highland Fine Wine
Adam Pucillo, RNDC
Rob Van Leer, Vino Venue
Brian White, Corso Atlanta
Past Champions:
2011 Ryan Mullins
2012 Justin Amick
2013 Ryan Mullins
2014 Caleb Hopkins
2015 Ryan Mullins
2016 Juan Cortes
2018 Brian White
2019 Kacey Ivey
2020 Adam Pucillo
2021 Peter Poulos
2022
2023 Eric Crane
Experience will include:
A series of blind tastings (6 - 8) with commentary
Top-notch wines
All AWS events with wine ALWAYS include Chef's choice of light nibbles