Brianne Cohen
@SOMMspirations
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WSET Diploma Certified Sommelier - Wine Educator - Wine Writer - International Wine Judge. Focus on diverse-owned wineries (Black, LGBT, minority, and women).
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2015
My latest piece gives you 10 Black Owned Wineries to try. For Black History Month (and every other month). Read it at the link! https://t.co/3ExoQZlUKs
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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.
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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.
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Best Cabs at the grocery store? In my latest for @BusinessInsider
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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
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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. ❤️🌈
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. https://t.co/1gEw4BiiJp?
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Wine businesses are navigating the effects of the Los Angeles wildfires, 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
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Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, said parts of California remained 'over-planted' with vineyards in the face of declining market demand...
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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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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... https://t.co/RQCT4CWOOf
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The Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio recently approved a motion to officially include orange wines in the production specifications of its DO
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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. https://t.co/sZU6kDBD6n
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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.
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As a certified sommelier, I always have a few bottles ready to go in case I have guests over. From bubbly to red, here are my recommendations.
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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.
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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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~* 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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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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looking for someone to write about financial diversity & inclusion and accessibility to low-cost banking. ASAP! good interview skills a must. rate starts at $700. reply here please! @WritersofColor
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Your favorite producers of sparkling in the Alta Langa…..go!
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Editors: I’m at the @wine2wineVerona forum, learning all about the implications of AI in the wine industry. I’d love to collab on an article highlighting the key takeaways. #wine2wine #journorequest #pitch
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