define sommelier
A sommelier (/ËsÉmÉljeÉª/ or /sÊmÉlËjeÉª/; French pronunciation: â), or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role in fine dining today is much more specialized and informed than that of a wine waiter.