Texas’s First Woman Master Sommelier Hosts Nuri Steakhouse Wine Series | Eater Dallas

"Anchored by Barbara Werley’s nightly presence in the wine room, this steakhouse showcases a wine program she calls “the best list in the city” and “the most unique list in Dallas,” with prices she says are “amazing” and selections tuned to the Asian influences on the menu and its great beef. Her intimate Sips of the Summer classes — only 10 seats, immediate sellouts in June, July, and August, and continuing through Thursday, September 18 — have featured flights like the Pinot family (Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, and Pinot Chardonnay) paired with a slider, a little cheese plate including blue cheese gorgonzola, and the East steak tartare to see what works with which wines. The list is evolving toward fun, different options: two pages of sake arranged by style to guide guests, a by‑the‑glass Lambrusco that isn’t too fizzy and suits the flavors here, a half bottle of Amarone for those testing the waters, and even a pét‑nat from Rajat Parr that earned her approval." - Courtney E. Smith