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"Challenge! Every day is a new challenge: traveling, discovering, diversity, different cultures, acquaintances, gastronomy, creativity, nature, history, geography." MK

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

"My colleagues are always encouraging towards my professional needs - without them, my accomplishments would be impossible." MK

MIROSLAV KALINIC

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2005 Trophy Ruinart, Cyprus Best Sommelier

2015 - WSET (Wine & Spirits Education

Trust) Level 3 Advance, London

2017- Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Association Mondiale de la Gastronomie Sommelier Chef de Cave, Wine Educator. 6th Competition for the best Sommelier of Cyprus Member of the Jury.

Diploma: Supervisory Development Diploma: Professional Sommelier awarded from ASI Director Mr. Giuseppe Vaccarini

Represented Cyprus on the 2006 European competition for the best sommelier Trophy Ruinart, France, Paris.

GOLD MEDAL Awarded by Cyprus Chefs Association for Open Grand prix Challenge –Cook and Serve, wine and food matching 2012 and 2014

Leadership & Human Relation Award

Bartending Course Level 1

Barista Course Level 1

Primera Secular De Purus Level 1

The Cyprus wine competition 2012 –Member of Jury

Supervisory Course by Cyprus Tourism.

" In addition to that Miroslav has worked, few to mention leading Hotels and Restaurants Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Limassol, Cyprus,Four Seasons Hotel Limassol, Cyprus,: IHG Hotels & Resorts Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro, The Vineyard Hotel Stockcross, Newbury UK, Consultant Head Sommelier at Do Wine Bar, Limassol Cyprus , Head Sommelier , Bistro 55 Restaurants Limassol Cyprus."

" Lets take a moment and put that all on the side. In 2001 that was ,when i meet Miroslav at FourSeasons Hotel,humble , original, generous but what stand out he was Adventurous.He was a Bull in a Chine House, let me tell you about that, always trying to improve him self and the team,finding new ideas, seeking knowledge,asking ,trying to understand thinks ,solve mysteries about wine .A true knowledge and experience collector. He was never afraid or threaten to share his knowledge a mentor a friend"

Lets find out more about Miroslav....

Why wine... How It All Started..!

"I had my first sip of red wine mixed with a splash of cold water when I was 12 years old somewhere on Dalmatian coast. My family still remind me of this event mentioning that perhaps that was beginning of my indisputable and never-ending love towards wine in general. "

Have you visited any wine growing countries?

"The first wine region I visited was Champagne; this route took me to the most beautiful places all over the world: France, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, Bulgaria, Russia, Cyprus, Argentina, Chile,Santorini,Greece,Bosnia,Montenegro,Germany, Australia, New Zealand and England (Whisky Distilleries and Beer Brewery)."

Which wine have tasted lately and you was impressed with it ?

In the last couple of months,I would like to single out two wines that i have tasted and both created un memorable impression. The First one is an demi-sec sparkling Wine made by traditional method from the Italy ,Trento D.O.C. Ferrari is the Wine that challenges many Champagnes with complexity ,purity and freshness, this sparkling semi sweet Wine is ideal as an aperitif and as a dessert Wine with all its spectrum Of citrus fruits, golden apple,white flower and its complexity delivered after two years of ageing in the bottle. At the Bistrot 55 we successfully paired this Italian beauty with the Foie gras dish a unique creation Of our Chef and his great Team.

The second Wine is coming from an beautiful Island of Santorini. This dry white wine made me to fall in love with Assyrtiko grape variety and make me understand why my AEL friend and Colleague make the tattoo on his arm of this noble grape variety. Yellow in color with some hints of gold The Skitali 2017 vintage made by Hatzidakis Winery is an Wine with lots of strength and personality. Lemony notes combined with orange blossom , refreshing acidity and lots of mineral notes, then The finish Which seems endless . This Wine is an art and art belongs to The artists , and it remains for us to enjoy their creations for as long as we can.

What are your thoughts about Cyprus, wines and winery's ?

Since 1992 when i came to Cyprus until present time I feel that i have had The great honor Of being a witness to the quality development of the Cyprus wines. The Young winemakers educated at some of the best universities in the world ,follow the steps of they fathers thus contributed to the great quality of the Cyprus wine . Those young Lady's and gentleman's use they innovative approach, creativity ,passion, therefore the superb wines made of indigenous grape variety become more than ever popular here in Cyprus and also abroad reserving the shelf's in many wine shops and some of the best restaurants worldwide . Me as a Sommelier I would not hesitate to recommend wines from Cyprus to the guest and yes,definitely with great certainty and pride.

Many thanks to Miroslav for sharing his thoughts with us.. MCWine team.

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