Somm360 designed ‘to help’, says founder as congress finishes

Day 1 (Sunday 25 November)

5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Arrival of participants and sparkling wine tasting

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Opening ceremony by the SOMM360 advisory board

6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Opening conference with Somm360
• Guest of honour, Ferran Centelles, drinks director, Elbulli Foundation
• World premiere: ‘The art of blending in the world of Sake’ with the ‘Createur d’harmonies’ François Chartier, new master-blender of the historic Tanaka Sake Brewery, in Miyagi in Japan.
• A glass with…Paul Grieco, sommelier and restaurateur, Terroir, New York City: ‘A wine list that is only a list of wine, sucks!’

7:45 pm to 9:30 pm
Cocktail and dinner reception, including wine tasting at the Somm360 Coravin Wine Bar

By Patrick Schmitt

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