In this episode, Nilu Afshar, host of Beyond the Pour podcast gets to chat with an up and coming Sommelier in New Zealand. Her name is Samira Kakh and she completely immersed in the world of wine education and moving up the ladder of difficult exams.

She talks to us about Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and what New Zealanders want to be known for. They do not like to be called Laid back and want to be known to be intense. They are pretty serious in whatever they do.

We talked about a number of restaurants being awarded Michellin Stars and what it means for the country.

When you listen to this episode you see what hard work looks like and what dedication to become one of the top Sommeliers in New Zealand looks like.