The world’s greatest sommeliers. We’ve long wondered what they choose to drink on their days off. In this series, we’ve joined forces to bring you an exclusive peek into their private cellars and glasses. Talk about a drink come true!
MEET JOS KJER
HEAD SOMMELIER | LE BON FUNK | LE CHATEAUBRIAND
Head Sommelier of Le Bon Funk
Former Head Sommelier of Le Chateaubriand, Paris
Sommelier at Kødbyens Fiskebar, Copenhagen
Copenhagen Scandinavian Wine Academy
A member of Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, Danish Sommelier Association
This April, Head Sommelier at Le Bon Funk Jos Kjer spotlights easy-drinking, everyday styles of wines that speak to their winemaking styles and approach. Jos believes in delivering unpretentious yet singular experiences through his selection at Le Bon Funk. On his days off, he continues to explore the wide world of natural wines, stocking up on delicious and approachable wines to be enjoyed around the table with good food and company.
Peek into Jos’ personal wine fridge and discover new favourites from his personal collection.
FEATURED SOMMELIERS
JUNE RODIL (US)
Partner in Goodnight Hospitality
Former VP of Operations for McGuire Moorman Hospitality
Partner in restaurant June’s All Day
Master Sommelier from Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)
One of 29 women in the Americas to be a Master Sommelier
Wine Enthusiast’s Sommelier of the Year 2018
Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 2016
Key Panelist at Women in Wine Leadership Symposium
MICHAËL ENGELMANN (FR)
Former Beverage Director of Wine Spectator Private Club New York
Former Associate Wine Director of USHG
Former Wine Director of The Modern, NYC
Former Wine Director of Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney
Master Sommelier from Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)
Winner of Krug Cup for passing the Master Sommelier exam on the first attempt
LEANNE ALTMANN (AU)
Beverage Director of Andrew McConnell Restaurants
Gourmet Traveller Magazine’s Sommelier of the Year 2019
Dux of the Advanced Certificate from Court of Master Sommeliers (Australian Course, 2018)
PASCALINE LEPELTIER (FR)
Sommelier and Managing Partner of Racines, NYC
Former Master Sommelier
Former Sommelier of Rouge Tomate, NYC
VINCENT TAN (SG)
Head Sommelier of Odette, Singapore
Former Sommelier of Corner House, Singapore
Former Sommelier of Verre Wine Bar, Singapore
ISA BAL (UK)
Master Sommelier
Co-founder and Sommelier of Trivet, London
Former Head Sommelier of The Fat Duck, London
Member of the Board of Court of Master Sommeliers
Winner of Best Sommelier of Europe, 2008
RAJ PARR (US)
Partner & Proprietor of Sandhi, Domaine de la Côte, Evening Land Vineyards
Co-Founder of the Raj Parr Wine Club
Former Wine Director at The Mina Group, SF
Former Sommelier at Rubicon, SF
Co-Author of Secrets of the Sommeliers & The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste
JANE LOPES (AU)
Author of Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles
Former Wine Director at Attica, Melbourne
Former Sommelier at Eleven Madison Park, New York City