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2016 Fredreic Berne “Les Terrasses” Chrioubles, Cru Beaujolais
As a wine shop owner, there is little that’s more exciting than finding a wine that gives you that “epiphany experience”. Now I believe that everyone can only have one true “epiphany wine”, that wine that you’ll never forget, the one you can still smell to this day. There are wines, though, that can give …
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2012 Arcadian Winery “Clos Pepe Vineyard” Santa Rita HIlls
When I came across this wine last week I was immediately transported back in time. I haven’t seen the wines from Arcadian since 2006 when I was waiting tables at Catahoulas in Grand Coteau, and that is a shame because Arcadian Winery may produce the most underrated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, & Syrah in all of …
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Amalie Robert Pinot Meunier Willamette Valley, Oregon
Last week I did a Father’s Day feature that included a handful of different wines. One of them was the Amalie Robert. After revisiting the wine again on Friday and seeing other’s reaction to it, I realized that the Pinot Meunier from Amalie Robert needed it’s own feature. Pinot Meunier is probably most well known …
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“A good Somm isn’t there to tell you what they like, but to listen to you and figure out what they have that you will like.”
Welcome to MySomm, the best and most convenient way for you to get the wines that you love!
Ben Leger began his career as a busboy at Catahoulas Restaurant in Grand Coteau at the age of 15. At 19, he was named General Manager and put in charge of the restaurant’s wine list. This is where his passion for wine really began. At 21 Ben passed the Introductory Exam from the Court of Master Sommeliers and at 23 became Lafayette’s youngest Sommelier after passing the Court’s Certified Exam.
Ever since then, Ben’s life has been filled with a passion or food and wine. That passion is what his newest project, MySomm, is all about. MySomm wants to share the love and passion for food and wine with all of you and make sure that every sip you take is one you savor.
Here’s how MySomm works:
- Already know what you want? Contact MySomm with your order and if it’s available we’ll get it for you. It’s that easy. Need a recommendation? Even better. Our Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier specializes in getting to know your palate, learning your likes and dislikes, and pairing wine with food. We like nothing better than turning our friends on to new and exciting wines.
- MySomm is also be available for private events such as tastings, food and wine pairings, & educational wine classes.
- MySomm wants to remove any intimidation from buying wine. Buying and enjoying wine shouldn’t be complicated. MySomm wants to make sure that when you think of wine, you think of Food, Fun, Family, & Friends.
- MySomm will be the last place you ever need to go to get the wines you know and love and the best place for you to discover new and exciting wines to add to your repertoire.