Master Sommelier Alex LaPratt on Mentors, Service, and Bottles Opened After Passing MS Exam

Alex LaPratt recently became a Master Sommelier, and the co-owner of Brooklyn's Atrium Dumbo stopped by SommChat on twitter to talk about his first mentor, why by-the-glass programs matter, custmoer service, balance on a wine list, and finished with some philosophy about success. Oh, and revealed what wine he opened to celebrate earning the title of Master Sommelier!

First mentor:

Only two bottles?

Are you down with BTG?

Customer Service 101:

Master Somms? Human.

I love this parlor game:

Easy on the Poulsard!!!

In conclusion: