Iqbol Sommelier

03/05/2026

the best explanation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

30/04/2026

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27/04/2026

No matter what the city is going through, wine has a way of bringing people together 🤍

Here in Dubai, the sommelier community continues to show what true support looks like—always uplifting, always sharing, always there for one another.

Today was a perfect reminder of that connection, over an amazing lunch made even more special with Wild Idol non-alcoholic sparkling wine. 🍾✨
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DubaiLife WineCulture TogetherWeGrow

12/04/2026

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12/04/2026

From almost 4ha of flint-scattered clays around Saint Andelain, Silex has a powerful bouquet of spring flowers and green grass. On the palate, refreshing green leaf notes along with orchard fruits and lemon grass lead to an incredibly long and persistent finish. We recommend decanting and allowing to breath for several hours, to allow the full magic of this wine to express itself.
Since Didier’s untimely death in 2008, the Domaine has been run by his talented children, Charlotte and Benjamin (as the winemaker, his name now appears on the back labels). They have followed their father’s lead by continuing to fashion the most remarkable Sauvignon Blancs imaginable from the Loire. Much remains the same in terms of the meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards and precision in the cellar but things may, if anything, have moved up a gear slightly.

Dagueneau is one of the few growers in the region to harvest entirely by hand and in the cellar they follow an almost Burgundian approach. All the wines are fermented in small oak casks and kept on their lees for one year, before being blended and matured in stainless steel where they remain for another six to eight months prior to bottling.

Avid followers of Dagueneau’s wines will notice a new offering, the intriguingly named 2018 Blanc Etc… which is simply the new name for the Blanc Fumé de Pouilly. An approachable Sauvignon that can be enjoyed straight off the bat, this cuvée goes somewhat against the rule of thumb for Dagueneau’s ageworthy wines but should certainly not be under-estimated.

23/03/2026

Limit your circle—because not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life. 🍷
Trade the noise for peace, the crowd for clarity, and the chaos for intention.

Pour yourself a glass of something worth savoring, not just in your hand but in your life.
Good wine, good energy, and a mind that’s no longer begging to be understood by everyone.

Stop over-explaining. Stop over-sharing. Stop shrinking to fit spaces you’ve outgrown.
The right people won’t need constant access to appreciate you.

Move quietly, build boldly, and let your growth speak louder than your words.
Less validation, more self-trust. Less approval, more alignment. ✨

Because the real glow-up?
It’s choosing peace over attention… every single time.

22/03/2026

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head Sommelier / Floor Manager at Rufescent Private Members

14/03/2026

12/03/2026

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04/03/2026

Your Score: ___ / 40

0–5 = Premium curious
6–12 = Top shelf regular
13–20 = Serious palate
21–30 = Collector circle
31–40 = Billionaire bar 👑