Interview with Michael Maller of Vin Rouge

"To me, good wine lists are full of enticing, delicious, food-friendly, authentic wines at fair and varied prices. I think there needs to be a balance of familiar wines, well-known wines, up and coming wines, obscure wines and some geeky wines too. The layout and organization don’t matter as much to me as long as it makes sense and compliments the type of restaurant or bar. It should be obvious that the restaurant takes great care in its wine program while looking at a wine list - it’s usually a sign that they take great care in other things too."

—"Interview with Michael Maller, Vin Rouge North Carolina" Fine Wine

Michael Maller of Vin Rouge and Mateo recognized as Sherry Ambassador

"Upon opening Mateo, his wine list, specifically the Sherry section, caught the attention of Food & Wine magazine and Mateo was recognized as one of the best new places in the US to drink wine in 2012.  Then, in 2013, the extensive Sherry program at Mateo helped encourage Eric Asimov to write an article for The New York Times about the food and wine culture in "The Triangle" of North Carolina."

—"Meet Sherry Week Ambassador Michael Maller"  Staff, Sherry Wines, US