Michelle Grant

Michelle Grant, PhD is a Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS)–certified sommelier and founder of Era Wine Bar in Mount Rainier, MD. She is a wine writer, wine educator, and food and wine pairing expert with a focus on international cuisines. Michelle is a CMS advanced sommelier candidate and certified Italian Wine Ambassador.

Articles & Books From Michelle Grant

Wine For Dummies
Become a wine connoisseur with this fun guide to the complex world of wine. Wine For Dummies helps you explore everything there is to know about wine—the different regions, types, flavor profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building your collection (or just know what to order when you're out at restaurants) and discover pro tips on how to sip, share, and store it.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-23-2025
Selecting a wine you like is easy when you know how to taste wine, can use appropriate terms to describe wine, can decode wine names, are happy to approach the selecting process with confidence, and know a little about what wine goes well with what food. This Cheat Sheet is designed to help you do just that!Quick guide to wine tastingKnowing how to taste wine not only helps you look like you know what you’re doing — it also helps you enjoy all the aromas and flavors that the winemaker intended.