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Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations

WSET Diploma Certified Sommelier - Wine Educator - Wine Writer - International Wine Judge. Focus on diverse-owned wineries (Black, LGBT, minority, and women).

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Brianne Cohen@SOMMspirations
4 Feb 2022
My latest piece gives you 10 Black Owned Wineries to try. For Black History Month (and every other month). Read it at the link! briannecohen.com/more-black-…
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Next month I’m hosting a river cruise in the S of France. For these places, if you have any favorite things to do, pro tips, overrated/underrated experiences, or a great meal you had, please do share! Arles Avignon Viviers Tain L’Hermitage Lyon Tournus Chalon-sur-Saône
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Because sparkling wine is my favorite and I know you love it too, here are my favorite bubblies on the shelves at Costco. Read my latest for @BusinessInsider at the link here. businessinsider.com/best-cos…

7 of the best sparkling wines to get at Costco, from a sommelier

As a sommelier, I love picking up Kirkland's prosecco, Moët & Chandon's Champagne, and Blanchard Perez's cava from Costco when I want sparkling wine.

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My interest level in reading a white (non-Hispanic) woman’s take on Mexican food and wine pairings is 0%
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In my latest for @MonarchWine we look at each estate in Tuscany under the @FrescobaldiVini portfolio. monarch.wine/30-generations-…
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Best Cabs at the grocery store? In my latest for @BusinessInsider businessinsider.com/sommelie…

I'm a sommelier. I found 7 of the best cabernet sauvignons at the grocery store, and they're all...

I'm a sommelier, so I know a thing or two about wine. I found seven great bottles of cabernet sauvignon that were all $35 and under at the store.

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In this piece for @Decanter we delve into the 2022 vintage in Paso Robles. A grueling heat dome threatened everything, but in the end, the region persisted. *paywall decanter.com/premium/paso-ro…
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This moment feels so much more important than it appears. I hope our little queer kiddos feel this energy in their lives to be exactly who they were destined to be. ❤️🌈
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3 Mar 2025
Elton John joins Chappell Roan on the stage to perform 'Pink Pony Club' at his AIDS Foundation #Oscars after party
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I’m proud to share this piece I wrote for @Decanter on the devastation the Los Angeles wildfires caused to our local wine community. decanter.com/wine-news/los-a…?

Los Angeles wildfires devastated the local wine industry. What’s next?

Wine businesses are navigating the effects of the Los Angeles fires, spearheading relief efforts, and forging a path forward.

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CA over planted by 50k acres of grapevines in my latest for @Decanter decanter.com/wine-news/calif…

California vineyards ‘over-planted’ by more than 20,000 hectares

For the second consecutive year at California's Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, has urged swift vine removal to align with declining demand. Brianne...

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You have to take 1 bottle of Burgundy (village level or up) to a tasting…what do you bring? Nothing baller (<$100). And this isn’t a pissing contest…I’m not trying to impress anyone . I’d like to take something with a story. Bonus points if it’s woman or black owned or made.
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8 Jan 2025
Collio DOC to integrate orange/skin-contact wines into production specifications The Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio recently approved a motion to officially include orange wines in the production specifications of its denomination of origin... decanter.com/wine-news/colli…

Collio DOC to integrate orange wine into production specifications

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio, which represents and advocates for producers in the renowned northeastern Italian wine region, recently approved a motion to officially include orange wines in the...

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As much as I love a fancy pancy wine, I also swoon for a good bank for your buck wine. My colleague asked some wine profs (including yours truly) in his latest for @VinePair: what is your favorite bang for your buck Pinot Noir. vinepair.com/articles/wa-win…

We Asked 16 Wine Pros: Which Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

No other variety is as mercurial as Pinot Noir. The fickle, thin-skinned grape, even when grown under the right ultra-specific conditions, can be a pain to produce. Yet those who persevere yield a...

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In my latest for @BusinessInsider I share the wines I always have on hand to entertain guests. businessinsider.com/favorite…

As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

As a certified sommelier, I always have a few bottles of wine ready to go in case I have guests over. From bubbly to red, here are my recommendations.

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Theopolis Vineyards@TheopolisV
24 Dec 2024
On a cold winter’s night as Christmas approaches, @SOMMspirations is inspiring us all to warm up with a bowl of chili and our award winning Petite Sirah. What a perfect pairing as it’s almost better than a blanket! Thank you to @SOMMspirations for sharing this. Cheers.
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Many Americans will find ourselves in a Trader Joe’s in the next couple of weeks as we prepare for various holiday festivities. In my latest for @BusinessInsider I share my fav wine picks from the Trader Joe’s shelves. businessinsider.com/best-win…

8 of the best wines to buy at Trader Joe's, according to a sommelier

I'm a trained sommelier, and I also love shopping at Trader Joe's. Luckily, the grocery chain has some great bottles for affordable prices.

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My latest on @Decanter. decanter.com/wine-news/paso-…

Paso Robles looks to Bordeaux for sustainable insights

Members of the Paso Robles CAB Collective and Bordeaux wine-growers unite to discuss climate mitigation strategies and see these practices first hand in the vineyards.

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paige@nuclearunicorns
10 Dec 2024
~* trudging through my 60 new emails a day to remind anyone reading: don't subscribe me to your pr lists and email lists unless i asked you to or we worked together and you KNOW i cover what you're pitching *~
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Jamie Spain@jspain97
9 Dec 2024
Also looking for freelance travel writers who are extremely familiar with Santa Barbara hotels. Email me jamie_spain @ condenast .com with clips/past work ASAP to be considered! Rate is as usual: .5xword #freelancewriters #travelwriter #freelancerequest
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RT @strassbooger: looking for someone to write about financial diversity & inclusion and accessibility to low-cost banking. ASAP! good inte…
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Your favorite producers of sparkling in the Alta Langa…..go!
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