Somm In The City

11/02/2024

Thinking about !? This Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar from Modena is ideal for your baked sweet potatoes!! 🍠

Simply make mashed sweet potatoes with butter, salt and pepper to taste. I kept my skins on for extra texture but you can remove them too.

After mashing, place into a baking dish and top with a pinch of nutmeg, sage and brown sugar. Bake until desired about 15 minutes-25 minutes depending on size.

Once they’re done, top with cinnamon pear balsamic and LOVE YOUR LIFE! 🍐

Want some ? Order on Somminthecity.com/shop where we have great specials coming to the newsletter this month… stay tuned!

10/29/2024

Looking for that perfect gift for the in your life!?

has some curated boxes launching from $55+ which include Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamics, and Women Owned Spice Blends!

Black Garlic Balsamic
Cinnamon Pear Balsamic
Peperoncino Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

All female founded, all high quality, no fake ingredients, sustainably sourced, and with handmade Turkish dipping bowls as an add on! ✨

10/29/2024

📣 Want to attend our upcoming Halloween Tasting Experience with certified sommelier Sara Elizabeth Jimenez of Somm In The City? Like this post and comment with your favorite item at Light Hill Meats for the chance to win two tickets to the event on Wednesday night (6-7:30 pm) at our store.

Sara will be showcasing amazing cheeses, olive oils, LHM meats, chocolates, and more and teaching attendees how best to pair them for an epic tasting experience. Learn more about the charcuterie board craze and how to WOW your guests during the holiday season. We hear there will even be a giveaway! 😉

One winner will be selected on Wednesday morning and notified via Messenger.

Just want to sign up? https://bit.ly/LHMHalloweenTasting

10/22/2024

Three years married… forever to go ✨

Happy Anniversary 💕

09/30/2024

Mondays call for pumpkin cream! 🎃

If you haven’t already tried it, this flavor is DELICIOUS and is the perfect addition to your favorite cocktails.

Here’s a fun spin on a classic Affogato using Mozart Pumpkin Cream!

2oz Espresso
3/4oz Mozart Pumpkin
2 scoops Cinnamon Ice Cream
Whipped Cream + Cinnamon Garnish

Brew fresh espresso, top with Mozart Pumpkin and add in 2 small scoops of cinnamon ice cream! Top with some whipped cream and more cinnamon!

Happy last day of September all! 🍁✨

09/20/2024

Check out our new specials! 2 bottle deals… save $4!! Deals will end soon 🫒✨

09/07/2024

Spreading some happiness and adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil’s to every dish!!! ✨

Did you know adding high quality olive oil to your food not only adds an extra layer of flavor, but can help with the benefits of the ingredients too!?

The Picual is perfect on everything it’s medium and full of tomato leaf and fresh cut grass! This Spanish Olive Oil is just damn delicious!!

However when I want a bit of pungency and some spice I grab the Coratina my Robust Olive Oil because it adds that POP you know you were looking for but just couldn’t put your finger on it!

Get it while you can!! Happy Weekend!

09/04/2024

“Life is grate with a little cheese” 🧀

Thank you to for the delicious cheeses! Did you know, dating back to the 12th century, these AOP cheeses have been enjoyed for over 900 years!?

They’re from Switzerland in the western part and made from raw cow’s milk and adhere to a diet with high standards, good production practices, and no additives or hormones. All the milk is also fully traceable!

This is an AOP cheese which means that these products come from a protected area or origin or designation with more than 1,800 milk producers.

I had the pleasure of tasting the Classic and 6 Month Aged and both were phenomenal! Smooth and high quality with just the right balance of milk and salinity which is why they’re ideal for a cheese board.

Accompany these cheeses with your favorites such as some fruit, crunchy snacks, and meat to bring out the salinity and maturity.

Happy Wine Wednesday! What wine is your favorite to pair with a cheese board?

09/02/2024

August was quite a month, lots of reflection, much needed business updates, and a few events. Thanks to for having my table at your beautiful Havana Nights event!

Love supporting this amazing company, and thank you A Vintage Affair for always supporting small businesses! It was such an honor to have a table. If you want to order some amazing single varietal olive oil’s from Spain and Italy, do so, you can go to my website under Shop and we ship Nationwide!!

is doing some local deliveries this month too, before I ship off to to host some wine events! But don’t worry I’m here most of the month and I’m hosting FOUR amazing wine and olive oil events this month in TN… so keep an eye out on my stories, posts, and newsletters for all the updates!!

Gearing up for a busy 🍁🍁 season and I can’t wait! Hello September, I’m ready for ya ✨✨

08/09/2024

Good Fats and Acidity go a long way when it comes to Olive Oil and Wine Pairings!

In July, I hosted a Media and Trade tasting event for my 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils. oils are Single Varietal and from Single Country origin. The Picual from Toledo, Spain is medium in pungency with a bit of tomato leaf and fresh cut grass.

It’s ideal with Sauvignon Blanc and this Cava made with organic grapes! The acidity in this is ideal with the herbaceous notes, tomato, and Spanish flare!

The Coratina which is from Puglia, Italy is a bit more robust boasting Artichoke and pepper, it’s absolutely delightful. This oil pairs well with the acidity in Cava and brings out more minerality in the wine. You can also pair the Coratina with a Puglia Rosé or a Primitivo which is Ideal!

Have you tried Somm In The Grove? We’re selling fast… get it while you can 🫒

08/07/2024

time! As promised, because of so many new signups and with all the new announcements coming… it’s time for a GIVEAWAY!!

Enjoy making cocktails at home? This Tea Cocktail Kit allows you to infuse into your favorite booze! It’s easy, delicious, and comes with a shaker, jigger, some salt (good for all cocktails), and some garnishes! $50 value

To enter, simply leave a Google review from an event or tasting you’ve done with me. A winner will be selected randomly from the comments and will be chosen on 8/31!

https://g.page/r/CeU-aJF1J7eKEAE/review/

Can’t wait to see who wins! I’ll be keeping an eye out on the Somm In The City Google page, and be sure to use the link above to take you right to the review page!

**Kits do not include booze as per state laws.

08/06/2024

Back at it! Took a week off after my recent Guest Somm trip to re-define things, try some new samples, and build offerings for the holiday season!

Lots of amazing things will be launching soon, including a trip to Italy in 2025 where you can travel with me!! We will taste wine and olive oil and explore Tuscany and Umbria!

In the meantime, stay tuned for some great announcements and thank you to the amazing people supporting my Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒

You can now find Somm In The Grove at .healing_place in because Olive Oil especially 100% extra virgin, high polyphenol varietals are essential to health and longevity! ✨

07/03/2024

How is it already almost !? 🇺🇸

If you’re planning to BBQ, don’t forget the ribs and rosé it’s a perfect pairing! This Rosé is ideal with bbq because it’s 100% Grenache, full of strawberry and watermelon to compliment the sugar and sweet bbq rub. The palate is soft and the finish is long and it’s crisp and refreshing for this warm weather.

From the Malibu AVA of California, this is one wine you’ll want to have for your celebrations!

Happy almost July 4th everyone! What are you pairing!?

06/28/2024

That when the rosè hits just right! 💕

Enjoying wine outside in this heat can be unbearable but at the same time… how relaxing is it when the sun is setting and it cools down just a bit; am I right!?

Thanks to my essential must have especially this amazing ice bucket that keeps all my wine chilled as well as these great stemless glasses!

They fit into my inflatable pool cup holders (yes we have one… it’s hot, don’t judge) as well as look so stylish between the color contrast of the ice bucket!

Want to take it a step further? They also have an insulated carafe I wrote about on the blog, it’s fabulous and comes with a carrying strap for picnics and hikes (things I only do in the fall 🤣).

Before make sure to stock up on your backyard essentials like Snow Fox Accessories and also these great wines by I feature them in my wine tastings often because they’re such a great price and awesome wines for everyday!

06/22/2024

Join me today in Spring Hill at for an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting! 🫒

We will be tasting through the and my medium and robust high quality finishing oils! They pair incredibly well with the farm fresh meats here and if you’re looking to add high quality, high antioxidant and delicious Evoo to your life… come join me!

Not only is TRUE Extra Virgin Olive Oil essential in the Mediterranean diet, but it’s so much better for you to protect your body from all the inflammatory triggers we experience daily! It’s also delicious if you have high quality and you WILL taste the difference in SOMM IN THE GROVE!

I source from Sustainable Groves in Italy and Spain, everything was harvested in October and November and bottled in small batches. My goal is to share Single Varietal olive oils with the world and highlight the importance of Olive Oil and food pairings like I do wine!!

Just like wine, there’s an olive varietal that pairs better with some food and not others, so come learn with me today from 10am-2pm in Spring Hill, Tennessee!

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06/21/2024

Loved being the sommelier host for these incredible wines!

“Sagebreaker was the perfect wine to begin the multi-course tasting, the Rhône varietals stole the show with their refreshing bursts and complemented the stone fruit panzanella.” – Somm In The City

Star sommelier Sara Jimenez recently put Sagebreaker in the spotlight at a wine pairing dinner, where the 2023 White Rhône blend impressed the guests with its bright and textured character, courtesy of Viognier and Roussanne and Marsanne. Blended from single blocks, only 924 bottles were produced.

Want to recreate this summer-perfect pairing at home? Limited quantities of our 2023 Sagebreaker White are available at the Trothe Store, while stocks last: https://trothe.com/store/

11/06/2023

It’s !! ✨

Globally from Nov 6-12th celebrate Sherry a unique wine style from the south of Spain! These wines are very food friendly, unique, and perfect for fall.

Thanks to I got to showcase some amazing Sherry Wines on podcast where you can listen and hear about these amazing Sherry styles.

I’ll be in this week celebrating at while we enjoy the Golden Bachelor! Come in for themed sherry cocktails and also some sherry tasting with yours truly!

Thursday Nov 9th, 7-9pm at 390 Social, BK.

Happy y’all! 🍇