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Recent Examples of sommelier
Mandalou is a sommelier, so the wine list is carefully curated, and surprisingly approachable.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The in-house sommelier has curated a selection of more than 1,450 wines to choose from, and the team even has special wine tastings and dinners in the cellar—but be sure to book early.
—Carlianne Brennan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Rock Creek Philipsburg, Montana Set on 6,000 acres in Montana, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers unexpected amenities like a 2,000-square-foot spa and ranch sommelier to go along with the usual dude ranch activities like horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and archery.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Thuizat was not the only high-profile sommelier to jump onboard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The in-house sommelier has curated a selection of more than 1,450 wines to choose from, and the team even has special wine tastings and dinners in the cellar—but be sure to book early.
—Carlianne Brennan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Rock Creek Philipsburg, Montana Set on 6,000 acres in Montana, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers unexpected amenities like a 2,000-square-foot spa and ranch sommelier to go along with the usual dude ranch activities like horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and archery.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Thuizat was not the only high-profile sommelier to jump onboard.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sommelier
Noun
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By the pool, guests can order up a cocktail, although the menu at Vena Cosmopolitan Bar in the lobby is more impressive, with the bartender making especially potent Caipirinhas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Inés has been raised in a world of strange ellipses, and hardly bats an eye when the hotel bartender goes quiet after someone mentions his missing brother, but Hanna (Maia Rae Domagala) is a different story.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Four Seasons is known for exceptional service across their properties (speaking to their veteran expertise, my poolside waiter had worked at the hotel for over 20 years).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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And, as any experienced waiter knows, the vast majority of servers in Chicago make more, some far more, than the minimum wage once tips are taken into account.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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When the air inside is still cool and clean and everything is shiny and the barkeep is giving himself that last look in the mirror to see if his tie is straight and his hair is smooth.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And then there is Roberto, the barman who has been with the Sciò family for years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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There were only two—the barman who doubled as a grill man looked up at the sound, and an older man turned around from his perch at the bar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Sommelier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sommelier. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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