Sommeliers often put their personal wine preferences aside when making recommendations to guests to ensure they’re getting exactly what they are looking for. Despite this zero-judgment approach during service, sommeliers still keep their fingers on the pulse of an industry that’s always in flux, including the buzzy bottles and classic standbys that seem to be getting too much praise.
With that in mind, we polled experts from Boston to Tijuana to discover the wine trends and styles the pros are just plain tired of. From fashionable natty wines that may have run their course to overhyped grapes and practices, the somms did not hold back, and some of their takes are unquestionably spicy.
The Most Overrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Pale pink rosé Sancerre Big Champagne brands Cabernet Sauvignon Prosecco Big, bold, over-oaked wine Natural wines Napa Valley Cabs Pinot Grigio Wines priced unethically by producers Orange wine
“I’m growing tired of seeing pale pink rosé reign supreme. Let’s get some color in the glass and some punch on the palate! A deeper rosé has more versatility and develops better in the glass.” —Bethany Caliaro, partner and beverage director, Gift Horse and Oberlin, Providence, R.I.
“Sancerre, but I blame the grape itself. I feel like it became popular as an ‘at least it’s not California Chardonnay’ option at weddings. Sauvignon Blanc gives you a big — but not that enjoyable — bouquet and only tastes like out-of-season citrus. While it pairs well with food, I’m extremely bored when
