Brianne Cohen

WSET Diploma Certified Sommelier - Wine Educator - Wine Writer - International Wine Judge. Focus on diverse-owned wineries (Black, LGBT, minority, and women).

[Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations]

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

[Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations]

Next month I’m hosting a river cruise in the S of France. For these places, if you have any favorite things to do, pro tips, overrated/underrated experiences, or a great meal you had, please do share!

Arles
Avignon
Viviers
Tain L’Hermitage
Lyon
Tournus
Chalon-sur-Saône

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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. https://t.co/of2Ai9jBpX

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@lydiaetc Hi Lydia. Does food also include drink (wine)? I wrote for BI under Fiona. Thx!

[Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations]

My interest level in reading a white (non-Hispanic) woman’s take on Mexican food and wine pairings is 0%

[Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations]

In my latest for @MonarchWine we look at each estate in Tuscany under the @FrescobaldiVini portfolio. https://t.co/SJzCKrIdyQ

[Brianne Cohen @SOMMspirations]

Best Cabs at the grocery store? In my latest for @BusinessInsider https://t.co/RJPTSuimZT

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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 https://t.co/ULgZ4izLLf

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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. ❤️🌈

[The Hollywood Reporter @THR]

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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CA over planted by 50k acres of grapevines in my latest for @Decanter https://t.co/tHpmld2E33

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@laurencocking Alas, no DMs:/ [email protected]

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@laurencocking Hi Lauren. Freelance LA-based writer here. I live 1 miles west of Koreatown in LA. Clips here and will DM you my email address! https://t.co/kzSDjRH2yy

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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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@Emily_Krivograd Site: <website> <keyword(s)> (this is the best way to check previous coverage on a certain topic. I’ve found most websites search feature is wildly inaccurate)

[Decanter @Decanter]

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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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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In my latest for @BusinessInsider I share the wines I always have on hand to entertain guests. https://t.co/5iN9VegHg5

[Theopolis Vineyards @TheopolisV]

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. https://t.co/FDUYtYikKE

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My latest on @Decanter. https://t.co/B1ZGKid2BY