Marc Almert: The man with the Midas touch for wine

South Korea. 50 new wines will grace flights from Korean Air, starting in March 2023.  The final selection was made by sommelier Marc Almert, after tasting through 150 candidates. He was joined in this effort by sommelier Sang Jun Lee, who helped pick the best pairings for the different

Korean dishes served on board, accounting for the change of taste that occurs at high altitudes. Naturally, a few German Rieslings made the final cut. 

Florence. Liquid Icons was proud to invite guests to Florence for the second annual Golden Vine® Awards, a sign of the fine wine industry's support for diversity and inclusion. As a year ago in London, Marc Almert served as head sommelier, joining with 25 sommelier colleagues in handling the challenging wine service duties for two charity gala dinners. Proceeds will be donated to the Gérard Basset Foundation, which provides scholarships for wine training programs.

Zurich. Although he is in perpetual demand on the international stage, Marc Almert feels most at home at Baur au Lac, where he can fully embrace his role as head sommelier and help guests find wines that will inspire them. And his expertise hasn’t gone unnoticed! Baur's was named one of the top three hotel bars in the 'Swiss Bar Awards' while the Falstaff Bar Guide Switzerland 2023 awarded it the title of Best Wine Restaurant/Bistro, saying: “The extensive wine list, curated by sommelier Marc Almert, has everything your heart might desire.”

As these accolades demonstrate, the lively ambience at Baur au Lac on Lake Zurich is a must for anyone looking for an unforgettable night out...and wines to remember.