@ElyseLambert

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl #SommChat Master #Sommelier best #Somm N #Canada Buenos Aires & top12 N '10 Best Somm World comp 12N E @jenoflanagan @yumivore @winegallynne

J Simonetti-Bryan MW @JediWineMaster VERY COOL! #Wine students & enthusiasts could learn a ton! #SommChat https://twitter.com/keepercoll/status/661931243987046400

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Thanks for the #SommChat S/O @JediWineMaster

Judia Black @enjoielife I'm going to pop in for a minute https://twitter.com/keepercoll/status/661939403326001152

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Great news - amazing #Sommelier guest - hope you can send some qs #SommChat

ENO DC _@Eno_DC @KeeperColl We can't wait! #SommChat

Zoltan Szabo _@zoltanszabo @KeeperColl @TalesoftheCork @marz8 nice !! cc @ElyseLambert #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl @zoltanszabo thanks for the #SommChat S/O and hope all is well with you on this #WW

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Welcome 2 #SommChat every1! Tell UR friends 2 join us 2 hear abt #wine fr Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl We'd like to introduce you to Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert who will talk about #wine on #SommChat #WW

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Abt ready 2 dive in w/ ?s, so S/O 2 Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert 2 say hello & so she knows UR here! #SommChat

Sassodoro _@Sassodoro @KeeperColl @ElyseLambert Ready for #SommChat!

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Don't forget that EVERY tweet during this chat should include the #SommChat hashtag in order 4 every1 2 C see it! #WineWednesday

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl As we ask Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert our Qs, you can ask her Ur Qs as well! She'll do her best 2 answer all Qs in order #SommChat #WW

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl W/so many participants gr8 Q's R asked! Even if u dont ask 1, S/O 2 @KeeperColl & @ElyseLambert 2 let us know u R here! #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Let's start talking #Wine with Master #Sommelier Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @KeeperColl @ElyseLambert hello #winelover s happy to join you for another great #SommChat

Andy Phillips _@AndyOnFarmWine Hello Elyse! #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl welcome to #Montreal everyone - please feel free to ask questions - new format for me on #SommChat pls be patient!

Douglas Trapasso _@demilove @KeeperColl - Good morning from Chicago! Looking forward to joining today! - #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert Who/What inspired you to become a #Sommelier ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl after my first #Sommelier class in hotel management in #Quebec, I fell in love with all about #wine #SommChat

Andy Phillips _@AndyOnFarmWine Any favorite wine region lately? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @AndyOnFarmWine lots of fun with #Etna wines, just came back from #Austria many lovely #sauvignon blanc and #Gruner there #SommChat

Sandy Wasserman CS _@SandyWasserman Good morning @ElyseLambert How did you get your start in the wine business & who are your mentors? thanks #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@SandyWasserman Gerard Basset and @winedogboy both MS and MW - lots of inspiration started very young age N #Wine at family table #SommChat

Laura Catena _@LauraCatena How do you describe #Argentine #Malbec to restaurant customers? @ElyseLambert #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @LauraCatena Great to see you joining #SommChat :) #winelover

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @LauraCatena tons of ripe dark fruit & very generous good w/ #food and especially# beef easy to love #Marbec full rich nice #wine #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert How did it change your wine life to become a MS yet ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @fabienlaine It is a stepstone for me but I am not finished learning - a great accomplishment for me but does not change who I am #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert Travelling often to Europe to learn and discover more about wine there ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@fabienlaine just returning from @Austria thanks to @AustrianwineUSA and enjoyed some beautiful #Gruner #Riesling #Blaufrankish #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert @Austria @AustrianwineUSA Was there for the Erste Lage few weeks back - yes wonderful wine and great quality #SommChat

Andy Phillips _@AndyOnFarmWine Do you specialize in anything particular? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@AndyOnFarmWine I am working right now at @Graziella_Mtl #Italian restaurant & loving it - so lots of #Italy #wines right now #SommChat

Andy Phillips _@AndyOnFarmWine You must be liking the 2010 #Italian reds! #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert How long did it take you to prepare and pass all the MS Program ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@fabienlaine @MasterSommUS took me 6 years to pass and become Master #Sommelier #SommChat

Pen & Tell Us _@PenAndTellUs Q. @ElyseLambert do you have any recommendations for great Canadian #wines? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@PenAndTellUs of course @hiddenbench @normhardie @PearlMorissette they are tops in #Canada #SommChat

Pen & Tell Us _@PenAndTellUs Thanks @ElyseLambert. Can't wait to try #wine from @HiddenBench @normhardie @PearlMorissette #SommChat

Paul Dearborn _@whitbywino .@PenAndTellUs Lots of others to suggest, including @ClossonChase @LeaningPostWine @PaintedRockWine @StratusWines @TheOldThird

Stratus Vineyards _@StratusWines @whitbywino Thanks for the mention! #greatcompany @PenAndTellUs @ClossonChase @LeaningPostWine @PaintedRockWine @TheOldThird

Sandy Wasserman CS _@SandyWasserman Q @ElyseLambert Have you ever made wine? Any desire to make wine? If so, what & where? Thanks #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @SandyWasserman never made - would love to - dream to make #nebbiolo from #Piedmont and #Chardonnay from #Burgundy #SommChat

Laura Catena _@LauraCatena @ElyseLambert How can we make #wine more approachable yet not lose the mystery and the beautiful historic complexity of wine? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @lauracatena to ppl we should stay simple w/ discussion w/ consumer - tell true stories & Be generous as #Sommelier #SommChat

WeddingOakWinery _@WeddingOakWine Q. @ElyseLambert what are your favorite varieties to sip on a chilly autumn evening? #SommChat #WW #wine

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @WeddingOakWine when chilly love #Zinfandel - it's a comfortable #wine also love Amontillado #Sherry / #Jerez #SommChat

WeddingOakWinery _@WeddingOakWine Thanks @ElyseLambert! Great recommendations. #SommChat

Madeline Puckette _@WineFolly @fabienlaine @ElyseLambert nummers zin + amontillado. I see a future wine dinner idea

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @WineFolly Do you need help in translating your new book in French ? #winelover

Madeline Puckette _@WineFolly @fabienlaine I think that the French publisher will do that! I'm worried they're going to mess it up. I will happily pass your name!

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @WineFolly Thanks a lot, feel free to keep me posted !

Douglas Trapasso _@demilove @KeeperColl - Do you travel often to the U.S.? Do you find wine interests/tastes different here than in Canada? - #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @demilove yes do travel often in #US- Lots of diversity in #US fr E to W & Central #US, similar in #Canada across the Country #SommChat

Douglas Trapasso _@demilove @ElyseLambert - Hope you visit here in Chicago soon! - #SommChat

Sandy Wasserman CS _@SandyWasserman Q @ElyseLambert Any new wines and regions that currently excite you that we should be on the look out for? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @SandyWasserman in #Etna enjoy Terre Nere & discovered great #Sauvignon Blanc in Tement in Southern #Austria best there #SommChat

Austrian Wine USA _@AustrianwineUSA @ElyseLambert @SandyWasserman Ja! #Styria has great #SauvBlanc & #Tement is wonderful. Spread the word!! #SommChat

Adam Plotkin _@AdamPlotkin 'Morning, Les Chatters de Somm! Checking in from 35,000 feet! #Dedication ;-) #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert Do you see the monopole of SAQ in Quebec, Canada as an asset for consumers and for wine bars / restaurants ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @fabienlaine Yes & No but mainly Yes b/c #Quebec is huge territory this helps gives access to every1 esp those that live far away #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert So you plan to stay working in restaurants or making your own business now as a MS ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@fabienlaine for now focusing on Best of World Competition N 24 wks N #Mendoza & working @Graziella_Mtl that is my focus for now #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert Wishing you all the best for Best of World Competition #SommChat

Douglas Trapasso _@demilove @ElyseLambert - How do you prep for these competitions, do you ever get nervous? #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert What wine regions do you think are going to get more recognition and interest in the next years in Canada ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @fabienlaine #Greek #wines R booming #Austria as well is growing and #US #wines like #California R increasing #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert Describe your typical workday in the #wine industry? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl early morning in the books with Theory. Follow up client and tasting during the day. Work at night #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q fr Shy #SommChat peep: HAve you ever done Harvest and would you like to? What is the biggest change you see in the #wine Ind. #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl not really done Harvest - worked 4 one wk in #Australia during harvest but not enough time to understand all involved #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl 4 me chg in wine industry I have seen is new #Sommelier generation with increased interest in natural #wine.... #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl in cellar of winemakers I see new toy of egg tank "the Egg" and Amphora #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert Any interest for Japanese Sake in Canada ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert .@fabienlaine #Japanese #Sake Interest is starting but I need to get my training in #US through @JohnGauntner will do in Dec 14 #SommChat

Judia Black _@enjoielife @ElyseLambert What is the most unusual Australian food and wine pairing you've ever had? @KeeperColl #SommChat #WineWednesday

Adam Plotkin _@AdamPlotkin @enjoielife @ElyseLambert @KeeperColl Going to be very upset if this pairing involved a kangaroo! ;-) #SommChat #SaveTheRoos!

Judia Black _@enjoielife @AdamPlotkin @ElyseLambert @KeeperColl How did you guess?! #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @enjoielife tried #Kangaroo -little chewy - requires lots of #Shiraz to swallow down #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert What are some of your favorite #food & #wine pairings? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl #Sancerre & goat #cheese. #Pizza & #Chianti. #Truffle #Risotto & #Nebbiolo #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert Do you have any advice for anyone wishing to become a Master #Sommelier ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl Work, persevere and never let go #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert Which #wine regions would you like to visit in the future? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl #Oregon, #Sherry Region, #Sicily, #Hungary and many more #SommChat

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @ElyseLambert How to keep up with all the content in books for the MS ? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @fabienlaine three hours a day minimum in the books woke up at 6:30 am to start and this is just to keep up w/ new info and review #SommChat

Sandy Wasserman CS @_@SandyWasserman Time for me to go sell the fruit of the vine, have a great #WineWednesday #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Q. @ElyseLambert What do you like to do in your personal time? #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert A. @KeeperColl running, yoga, cooking, travelling when I am off I enjoy just drinking #wine rather than analyzing #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl I am doing #SommChat from our annual #Italian #wine Tasting as soon as I sign off I go to see & taste 100s of #Italy wines

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Time to wrap up! Hope U enjoyed talking #Wine w/ Master #Sommelier Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert on #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Great to have Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert join us today for #SommChat. We hope everyone learned as much as we did! #WW

Fabien Lainé _@fabienlaine @KeeperColl @ElyseLambert Thanks a lot to all for a great #SommChat #winelover

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl Please join us in thanking Master #Sommelier Elyse Lambert @ElyseLambert for her time on #SommChat

Elyse Lambert, MS _@ElyseLambert @KeeperColl thanks to every1 that welcomed me today on #SommChat and thanks to Keeper - I am big fan now! Have a great #WW to all

Drew Gourdie _@drewbie_g Great chat! Caught the tail end & am catching up now on all the great questions & answers... thanks! :) #SommChat

KeeperCollection _@KeeperColl .@drewbie_g Thanks Drew - was another good #SommChat thanks to @ElyseLambert happy #WW

Gourmet Delights _@exceptionalfood Every Wednesday at noon EST join us for #SommChat hosted by @KeeperColl #wine #wiyg #foodies