Tell us more about your wine offering at STAY?

We have a wine list focusing on regional specialties which we want to develop more after winning our two Michelin stars. There are gems all over the world waiting to be discovered!

How do you and Chef Alléno collaborate on this experience?

Chef Alléno is a wine expert and he produces his own wines in collaboration with other very well-known producers. When he is in town and doing wine tastings with the culinary team, he always loves to be offered a good pairing for any dish he tries. He is always sharing his opinion and giving us great advice.

Which countries do you like to source wines from for STAY?

We focus mainly on France and the New World, as I believe these wines fit better with our food.

How would you describe your wines at the resort’s other key restaurants?

101 Dining Lounge and Marina has a wine list focussed on Mediterranean wines as they serve food from the same region. As an all-day restaurant, Zest has more accessible and easy-to-drink wines. By the pool, we offer wines that can be enjoyed as apéritifs under the hot sun.

What’s your current favourite bottle or winemaker?

That’s like choosing one of your children! I keep a special place in my heart for wines from Alsace and the Rhône Valley.

How do you choose wines for Dubai's climate and the seasonally changing menu at STAY?

Seasonality does not really affect our planning. We have our central cellars where we can keep wines for ageing. What I love to change according to the season is our wines by the glass selection. In the summertime we focus mainly on white and rosé.

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