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 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The wine room at Citronelle, presided over by sommelier James Beard Foundation award winner Mark Slater; the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance to Kinkead’s, where sommelier Michael Flynn helps diners make the most of their meal with perfect pairings; The Willard Room is a Washington staple, and sommelier Caterina Abbruzzetti has been developing a new wine program there since September 2006; just a small portion of Jeff Zell’s wine collection, photographed in the cellar at his Potomac residence. KÀTHY MORGAN WINE DIRECTOR AND SOMMELIER OF 2941RESTAURANT Favorite Red: Chambolle-Musigny, Barbaresco Favorite White: German Riesling, Blanc de Blancs Champagne Favorite Bargain: Dry Rosé Awards and Distinctions: • Under her watch, 2941 earned the 2006 Wine Spectator “Best Award of Excellence” • In 2007, Washingtonian selected 2941 s wine list as one of the top fi ve in the metropolitan area • On the board of directors of the American Institute of Wine and Food (D.C. Chapter) • In 2003, passed the advanced level examinations of the Court of Master Sommeliers; and is the only sommelier in the area to have passed both the theory and tasting sections of the Master Sommelier Diploma Favorite part of the job: Matching a wine to a dish and matching a customer to a wine. Drink there: 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, Va., 202-270-1500 RAMÓN NARVÂEZ SOMMELIER FROM MARCEL’S RESTAURANT Favorite Red and White: Any of the 2005Burgundies - from Bourgogne Blanc and Rougeto Grand Crus Favorite Bargain: Albarinos from Spain or Côtesdu Rhones from France Awards: • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence • Wine Enthusiast Award of Unique Distinction • Washingtonian “Best of” Luxurious and Expensive • Zagat “Tip top wine selections” Favorite part of the job: Interacting with the guests and pairing wines to match their food and their personal palate. Drink there: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-296-1166 SABATO D. SAGARIA III WINE DIRECTOR AND SOMMELIER OF THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Favorite Red: Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Spain 1987 Favorite White: 1986 Montrachet from Domaine Romanée Conti Favorite Bargain: Francois Mikulski, Haut Côté de Nuits, Burgundy, France, 2005 Awards: • In 2005, received a Wine Hospitality Award from Santé magazine • Wine judge for The Seattle Wine Society, Virginia’s Monticello Cup and the International Wine with Oysters Competition • Successfully completed the fi rst three stages of the Court of Master Sommeliers exam and is studying for the Master Sommelier Diploma Favorite part of the job: Helping guests branchout of their “safety zone” – it is very rewardingto gain an understanding of what type of winesa person enjoys and then work with them toexplore new regions and styles.Drink there: Middle and Main St., Washington, Va.,540-675-3800
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