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How did Sommelier Death Match begin?
How did Sommelier Death Match begin?
Well, we love food, wine, and having a good time with friends.
This love of food, wine, and good company led us to some fantastic dinners at great restaurants that lasted hours. We would be having such a good time, we closed restaurants and had people sweeping around us. We've had managers come to the table and hint subtly (and not so subtly) that they need our table. Our favorite experience was when a parking attendant came into the restaurant to tell us he needed to get home to his family ("Who eats dinner for 4 hours?!" he said).
We don't remember who said it first, but somewhere along the line, we decided we could make delicious meals at home without worrying about a time limit. This led to fun nights of cooking for each other, and over the years, we have surprised ourselves by the levels we have reached in our skills.
Then came the wine pairings. It started with asking for advice on wines from our favorite stores and ended with a competition to determine the best pairing. Each couple brought suggested wines, and one night, in an attempt to finalize which wine went best, Dennis blurted out, "The waitress is coming, and you can only choose one. Ready set, go!"
Each person held up the wine they liked best.
That was the beginning of the Sommelier Death Matches.
The Judges
The Judges
Dennis
Dennis
Dennis' pursuit of the perfect pairing is second only to his goal of always having a good time with the people he loves.
Kim
Kim
"Extra" is Kim's default. Why do anything if you aren't going to go all the way?
Bill
Bill
From picky eater to a wine loving foodie, he prefers a nice Pinot Noir but he'll never say no to a good rum punch either!
Roni
Roni
Roni spends more time crafting menus than she wants to admit, even though she can't follow a recipe to save her life.
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