But despite working at local spots like Reeds American Table, Elaia, Olio, and most recently Cinder House, located in the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Blackwell-Calvert has never written a wine list from scratch until now. The 116-bottle wine list is almost entirely comprised of bottles from Italy and the U.S., and for each Italian option, there is a similarly styled American wine listed alongside. Most guests opt for Italian wine, says Blackwell-Calvert. Through her list, Blackwell-Calvert is able to regularly introduce Madrina’s guests to wines they may never have heard of—one of her favorite parts of the job. Keenan Merlot 2019, Napa Valley, California; $105“As much as I like to focus on Italian wine, I like to give people a shock when they tell me they don’t like something,” says Blackwell-Calvert.

Source: Forbes May 02, 2024 14:11 UTC