An Evening of Wine and Restaurant Stories with Master Sommelier Michaël Engelmann

Michaël Engelmann MS has run the beverage programs at some of the world's greatest restaurants including The Modern at the Moma, Gary Danko in San Francisco and Rockpool in Sydney Australia. He was voted 'Best Sommelier in the United States' before turning 30! He is widely recognized as one of the restaurant industry's top wine professionals and happens to also be a great storyteller. Michaël will share his insights on ordering wine in restaurants, tricks of the trade, and fun 'success' and 'disaster' stories from his many experiences in the fine dining wine world. City Winery's own Wine Director Philippe Newlin will moderate the session and join Michaël in taking your questions on wine etiquette and service over three glasses of our favorite beverage.

About Michaël Engelmann:

Originally from Alsace-Lorraine in eastern France, Michaël Engelmann is a Master Sommelier who counts more than 20 years of experience working in restaurants and hospitality across the world. In 2009, he won the title of Best Sommelier in America and went on to pass the Master Sommelier Diploma Examination on his first try, thereby winning the coveted Krug Cup.

Engelmann is a recipient of the Johnston Medal and was named a Rudd Scholar, as well as one of five “Best New Sommeliers” by Wine & Spirits magazine. Engelmann has worked as the wine director at award-winning restaurants like Rockpool Bar & Grill in Sydney, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group in NYC, which includes the Michelin-starred The Modern, and Wine Spectator-affiliated WS New York and The Tavern in Hudson Yards. In addition to serving as a guest speaker, educator, and judge, Engelmann consults on wine programs across the globe.