How Great Sommeliers Guide a Table | Roger Dagorn
This is a Vintage episode from 2005
Why This Episode Matters
Master Sommelier Roger Dagorn joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott for a thoughtful conversation about how wine service was evolving in America in the mid-2000s.
The episode explores what a great sommelier actually does: guide, educate, and make guests feel comfortable rather than intimidated.
Roger talks about the growing professionalism of the restaurant and wine worlds, the increasing knowledge of American diners, and the importance of clear communication at the table.
The conversation also covers sake in fine dining, how to talk…
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