140: A Sommelier’s Wine Tips - from European to Non-Alcoholic and the Microbiome.

<p>140: A Sommelier’s Wine Tips - from European to Non-Alcoholic and the Microbiome.  </p> <p>Sommelier of the Year Alex Sarovich is serving up wine chat with a look at European, non-alcoholic and Little Saint in Healdsburg, California.</p> <p></p> <p>Alexandria Sarovich</p> <p>Today's Lexi: </p> <p>Κρασί - Krasi - Wine</p> <p>In Today’s Episode:</p> <p>Next Wave Sommelier of the Year Alexandria Sarovich joins Kefi L!fe to bring a wealth of wine information for you.  From France to Germany, Alex has studied and worked abroad, landing her in California as Wine Director of Little Saint in Healsburg, CA. </p> <p>Alex has tasted nearly 15,000 wines in her life and passed one of the most difficult tests: the Master of Sommelier Exam.  Her knowledge translates into great fodder for us.</p> <p>Learn about Great wines in Sonoma, wines of Europe, and even about the sugar content of wine. </p> <p>How does the microbiome come into play? </p> <p>What is the difference between European cellars and those in the states?</p> <p>Plus, non-alcoholic is on the rise, and Alex has terrific suggestions for that list.</p> <p>Raise your glass and sip along with Alex and Kiki today!</p> <p>Yiamas! To Our Health!</p> <p>Today's Ola Kala Moment: </p> <p>Farm to Table for Dinner</p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul><li> <p><a href='https://vinepair.com/articles/2023-next-wave-alexandria-sarovich/'>Next Wave Sommelier of the Year</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href='https://littlesainthealdsburg.com/'>Little Saint</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Executive Wine Director Alex Sarovich For many, the allure of working in hospitality often stems from early childhood memories of happy family gatherings around the dinner table. For Alexandria (Alex) Sarovich, who has four siblings and a shared Italian/Serbian heritage—this was precisely where her love for all things food and wine began. This sense of cooking and nourishing her loved ones inspired Alex to enroll in Johnson &amp; Wales University in Rhode Island, where she would receive a Bachelor's in Business and an Associ