Nothing goes better with the best-in-class coverage of food trends from Nation’s Restaurant News than a rich, full-bodied column of wine.
That’s the big idea behind “Full Court Press,” a new editorial wine feature from NRN, presented in partnership with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
- Visit the new wine section of NRN.com for exclusive wine recommendations and food pairings.
- Subscribers to NRN can find even more wine selections and menu pairings in the Aug. 9 issue or online with registration. If you don't subscribe to NRN, subscribe here.
The Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) was established in 1977 to promote excellence in restaurant and hotel beverage service. Its members around the world come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and they share a proven mastery of the art, science and history that informs a wine steward’s work.
Beginning today and continuing monthly in issues of Nation’s Restaurants News and online at www.nrn.com/MSwine, “Full Court Press” provides exclusive, practical, unbiased recommendations and information about wines from three different Master Sommeliers (MS).
“As the number and variety of wines in production increases, so does the volume of information about wines. The result sometimes is confusion among restaurant operators and their guests about how to match wines with menus,” said NRN publisher Randall Friedman. “Full Court Press is an innovative solution that brings together the two most trusted authorities in wine and foodservice — the Court of Master Sommeliers and NRN — to put fresh, professional information on the table.”
In every Full Court Press column, each participating MS submits four recommendations — two “premium” selections and two “value” wines — inspired by the culinary food feature published in Nation’s Restaurant News. Each recommendation is expected to include:
• Wine label, name and year
• Grape varietal(s)
• Taste description
• Recommended pairings
• Ideal menu pairings
• Average wholesale case price
