I'm here to advise you on anything wine and other drink related.

I have 10 years experience in the UK wine trade and I have studied to WSET Diploma level. Basically a degree level course in wine.
I have travelled extensively in Europe and to Wine Australia.
I have a passion for Scottish Malt Whisky and quality beer.

I have tried various examples of all the worlds great wines and have met a number of their makers.
I have an underground, personal cellar with some of the greatest vintages and estates ever made.

Feel free to ask me anything you want to know.
My advice is based on my personal experience.

Curlyben

Really depends on what meat and how it's being prepared.

morgaine300

I once had this wine 10 years ago -- it might have been red but I'm not sure. And I just didn't like it very well. Do you think you could recommend something else I might like?



Sorry... I couldn't resist.

On a serious note, I'd love to have a wine conversation with someone sometime. Not sure where I'd put my knowledge - probably above an average person, but about 10 billion light years from an expert. (You can also move this anywhere you feel appropriate.)

setexenv

What advice do you have, if any, for someone who is thinking about becoming a sommelier?

Curlyben

You need to immerse yourself in the Classics, ie Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italians and Spanish.

Unless you have a good palate you really don't have a chance of becoming a good sommelier.
You also need to be fully conversant with the whole wine making cycle and how to care for wines to nurture them to their best.