葡萄酒、女人和智慧：来自Michelin侍酒师的瓶装技巧与灵感

塔拉-奥佐尔斯（Tara Ozols）在美国出生长大，她对葡萄酒的热情、热爱和渊博的知识将她带到了世界的各个角落--从著名的葡萄酒学院到Michelin餐厅。仅在过去十年间，塔拉的职业旅程就带她走遍了Michelin餐厅 SOLA、米其林Michelin餐厅 Marcus、有机超市 Whole Foods 和Mayfair 1 Hotel 的美食天堂Dovetale。一路走来，塔拉获得了 2023 年Michelin 侍酒师奖，并成为凯歌香槟 2015 年 "La Grande Dame "的代言人--这是葡萄酒界的两项殊荣。

It goes without saying that we’re honored to have Tara as the Head Sommelier at Dovetale. Since opening, she has worked closely with the hotel’s Wine Director, Oliver Espersen, to meticulously curate Dovetale’s program to make it one of the most extensive in all of London.

We sat down with Tara to explore her illustrious journey, reveal her top tips for women in the wine industry, dive into the details of sensory analysis, and uncover the strategy behind crafting Dovetale’s award-winning program. 

Dovetale 的活动不仅包括酒单，还包括身临其境的活动和品酒会，让您可以与其他爱好者交流，增加葡萄酒知识，激发您的味觉。

采访梅菲尔1 HOTEL Dovetale 首席侍酒师 tara ozols

最初是什么吸引您进入葡萄酒和葡萄栽培领域的？

只去了加州纳帕一次，我就爱上了这款酒--V. Sattui Johannesburg Riesling 2004。从喝下它的那一刻起，我就知道自己将永远是葡萄酒爱好者，有朝一日会在葡萄酒世界工作。我是一个典型的葡萄酒爱好者，我可以没完没了地喝雷司令和黑比诺。最好的食用葡萄酒

作为Michelin侍酒师和葡萄酒行业的杰出女性，您对进入葡萄酒行业的女性有什么重要建议？

葡萄酒行业正在发生变化。葡萄酒业曾经是一个闷热的男性俱乐部，而现在有了更强大的女性领导团队。英国一些最令人印象深刻的葡萄酒项目都是由女性经营的，而且这个数字还在不断增长。我鼓励所有进入该行业的女性努力工作，品尝、品尝、品尝一切，不要被守旧派吓倒。此外，还要有一位强有力的导师。我之所以有今天的成就，是因为我是如何接受培训的，而不是我学了什么。有趣的是，女性的味蕾比男性多 30 多个，所以从基因上讲，女性的品尝能力更强。这就是额外的启发！

您能告诉我们更多关于Mayfair 1 Hotel 在选择和供应葡萄酒时的感官分析吗？

感官分析是侍酒师的一项基本职责，在很多方面都非常有用。例如，对于每餐或每道菜都需要搭配的客人来说，感官分析非常重要。我倾向于将目光投向菜肴的主食之外，重点关注酱汁和蔬菜，因为这两者确实可以左右菜肴的平衡。感官分析也是确定葡萄酒质量的必要条件。在为客人提供服务之前，评估葡萄酒的瑕疵对于呈现葡萄酒的最佳状态至关重要。 

Dovetale has been rewarded with silver for Best California Wine List and Best Newcomer in the UK at the Star Wine Awards. Can you talk to us about the strategy behind a selection that appeals to all types of wine enthusiasts?

The list is international with a focus in grower champagne and California. The wine list features entries friendly to prestigious selections. We wanted to ensure the list is inclusive and excites all our guests. California is a passion project for Oliver and me, but also appeals to the ethos of 1 Hotels and a strong backbone of our guests. Additionally, wine lists with serious American wine presence are very rare in London, so it was important to showcase our unique collection.  

What are your top selections in the collection and the ideal food pairings for each?

On the somm team we are strong cabernet franc lovers, we feature a strong selection from Loire to California. The wine is naturally herbaceous with strong pepper and olives notes, it pairs perfectly with meats, veggies, and vegan cuisine. Our by-the-glass La Porte Saint Jean is a favorite for the Black Angus T-bone and also our Wye Valley asparagus. If you want to up your game, try the Clos Rogeard, one of the most acclaimed winemakers of cabernet franc in the world. We also are excited to have vertical vintages soon.

我非常喜欢白葡萄酒的海洋味道。酸度高，非常适合食用。我们通过西班牙大加那利岛的酿酒师乔纳坦-加西亚-利马（Jonatan Garcia Lima），从足球运动员大卫-席尔瓦（David Silva）那里获得了两款（共三个年份）塔梅兰葡萄酒。这些葡萄酒都是原生态的，风格自然，是这座神奇火山岛的真实写照。我喜欢用这些葡萄酒搭配烤面包、烤鸡甚至奶酪。 

We have worked hard to create an impressive American wine program. We feature many iconic winemakers also with aging in vertical. Some of our favorites are Ridge, Shafer, Mount Eden. All powerful wines that show best with intense flavor profiles. I love the new Lamb dish with veggie undertones or the Garlic Chicken on the lunch menu.

您经常遇到并想揭穿的葡萄酒神话是什么？

香槟或气泡酒只是用来庆祝或开胃的。事实上，起泡葡萄酒非常适合搭配食物，可以在整个用餐过程中享用。当然，牡蛎和烤面包也可以与油炸食品（Dover Yard 的炸鸡和一杯 Billecart 就是绝妙的搭配）、辛辣食物、鱼类主食或Dovetale 的烤鸡一起享用。我最喜欢的甜点是巧克力和香槟。  

您还想分享其他葡萄酒技巧或窍门吗？

Be adventurous in your wine selection. If you like pinot noir from France or California, try Tasmania. If you typically drink sauvignon blanc (like 40% of the market here in the UK) give chardonnay another go. Also, give your local wine shops some love. The people who work there are educated, generally keen to help, and can help you with a unique selection. 

葡萄酒之旅

加入我们在Mayfair 1 Hotel 举办的妙趣横生的品酒会和体验活动，继续拓展您的味觉，并从专家那里获得更多知识。