Sommeliers Sous chefs Concierges Cellarologists

Enologists Decanters Viticulturists Cellar rats

Coat the wood with flavored waxes Toast the staves with fire or an oven Season the barrels with old wine before filling them with the newest vintage Salt-bake each barrel

Wine critic Wine writer Wine auctioneer Broadbent was all of these

Imparts smoky, spicy notes to the wine Sharply increases the wine’s acidity Gives the wine’s tannins a dusty quality Increases flavor, aroma and texture

Dosager Tirager Twister Riddler

They trust humans to harvest the grapes more gently and discard diseased grape bunches Mechanical harvesters are banned in their appellation The terrain of the vineyard is too steep or difficult for mechanical harvesting All of the above

Courtiers Viticulturists Tasting room managers Winery dogs

Hand-harvesting grapes with expensive but unparalleled precision Deliberately exposing vines to certain diseases and pests to reduce grape yields and improve wine quality Playing music for vines Trellising and shaping the growth of the vine to encourage ideal grape growth

Buys grapes, grape must or fermented wine from grapegrowers to sell under their own label Negotiates which vineyards and estates will be classified as grand cru and premier cru Decides if and when new vines can be planted in the different appellations Hosts wild parties at which only top-notch Cabernets and Pinot Noirs are poured to boost their region's reputation and wine sales

Bartenders, waiters and consumers Vines, grapes and juice Producers, distributors and retailers Trees, planks and barrels