A sommelier (pronounced suh-mel-YAY) is a wine steward, a certified and knowledgeable wine professional who usually works in fine dining and is responsible for every aspect of a bar or restaurant’s wine program. They are an expert who can help you navigate through a wine list (which they curate) to find the best wine to pair with your desired dish. In fact, perfect pairings are one of the most important things a sommelier develops.