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Same rules. One course. All the drama.
As four parents with full-time jobs, we haven't had as much time as we would like to plan our death matches. A full three-course Sommelier Death Match is a commitment, and we love it when we can pull it off. But somewhere along the way, we discovered that you don't need a full battle to enjoy a Sommenlier Death Match!
In 2026, the Mini Death Match was born: one course, two wines, four opinions, one winner. All the fun, less the stress for us... for now. :)
Mini Match #002
Spring Italian Dinner
Mini Match #002
Spring Italian Dinner
The Menu
The Menu
Cocktail: Peach Bellini
Appetizer: Caprese Crostini & Prosciutto-Peach Cups
Salad: Shaved Fennel & Orange with Arugula
Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna
Main: Pan-Seared Scallops with Peach-Basil Relish, Sweet Corn Purée, and Brown Butter
Domaine Vincent Dampt Chablis 2024 *2 votes
Lunaria 'Civitas' Pecorino *2 votes
Dessert: Lemon-Basil Panna Cotta with Macerated Berries
The Verdict: TIE · 2–2
Chablis won as the better pairing.
Pecorino won out as the better-drinking wine.
Mini Match #001
Mini Match #001
Spring Swordfish
Spring Swordfish
The Menu
The Menu
Cocktail: The Hugo Spritz
Appetizer: Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey
Salad: Romaine & Butter Lettuce with White Balsamic and Shaved Parmesan
Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco Rosso
Main: Grilled Swordfish Salmoriglio and Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Mint, Peas, and Feta
Latitud 42 Verdejo 2024 · Rueda, Spain
Castellani St. Giorgio Vermentino · Tuscany, Italy · 4 votes — Winner!
Dessert: Almond Cake · Berries · Vanilla Whipped Cream
Santo Wines Vinsanto 2017 · Santorini, Greece
The Verdict: Vermentino. Unanimous.
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