Lifestyle Sommeliers of the Year By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 8, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 07 Rajat Parr: RN74, San Francisco Why he won: Because his 2,500-bottle list not only includes 47 pages of verticals from Burgundy's top producers but also a seasonally changing selection of 100 excellent, diverse choices for $100 or less, like a Slovenian Riesling. Read the Full Bio Photo © Ethan Hill Go to Recipe 02 of 07 Stephanie Caraway: Chef's Table, Iowa City, IA Why she won: Because she finds amazing wine values from southern France. Read the Full Bio Photo © Cathy Kovach Go to Recipe 03 of 07 Greg Engert: Birch & Barley, Washington, DC Why he won: Because he's bringing the same seriousness to beer that other sommeliers bring to wine, sourcing 555 artisanal brews (500 in bottles, 50 on tap, five cask-pumped). Read the Full Bio Photo © Powers and Crewe Go to Recipe 04 of 07 John Wabeck: Inox, McLean, VA Why he won: Because he's compiled an incredibly thoughtful, food-friendly list that's heavy on Burgundy. Read the Full Bio Photo © www.kochfoto.com Go to Recipe 05 of 07 Emilie Garvey: Sho Shaun Hergatt, New York City Why she won: Because she's created a beautifully edited list of small-production wines. Read the Full Bio Photo © Rebecca Stepler Go to Recipe 06 of 07 Ercolino Crugnale: Jory at the Allison Inn, Newberg, OR Why he won: Because his list has the perfect balance of local Oregon wines and terrific selections from the rest of the world. Read the Full Bio Photo courtesy of The Allison Inn & Spa Go to Recipe 07 of 07 David Mokha: Hakkasan, Miami Beach, FL Why he won: Because he tastes through thousands of bottles to find wines that will work with every dish on the refined family-style Chinese menu at Hakkasan, a branch of Alan Yau's vaunted London restaurant. Read the Full Bio Photo courtesy of Hakkasan Restaurant Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit