History
Food & Wine Pairing with Hannah Bellemare started in Sweden, in April 2013. Then hosting Wine tastings at many different venues; businesses, homes, 500 year old cellars, and Estates around Northern Sweden. Reaching great success in Sweden, the company now hosts wine tastings and courses internationally.
Gastro-Sommelier..?
Many ask… What is a Gastro-Sommelier?
A Gastro-Sommelier is an individual with a University degree, or Academy diploma, in Culinary Science, as well as a University degree, or Academy diploma, as an Advanced Sommelier. A person with this double certification, is referred to as a Gastro-Sommelier.
With studies at the University of Umeå Hannah obtained her degree in Gastronomy, Culinary Science. She went on to study for her Advanced Sommeliers diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, granted by the Swedish Restaurant Academy of Stockholm, and graduated with honors in both degrees.
Testimonials:
“Hannah Bellemare is a leading expert in her field but still manages to be very personable, easy to like, and easy to understand. Both her tastings and lectures are interesting, educational, but also intensely entertaining.”
-Camilla Ingvarsson, Swedish Government Institution for continued learning.
“Hannah from ‘Food & Wine pairing with Hannah Bellemare’ offered a Basal Flavor Study at a beer event that my boyfriend and I attended in April of 2017. While I was initially intrigued by the opportunity to drink wine (as always), the experience of the basal flavor study offered much more value than simply drinking the wine alone. We even bought some of the food and wine pairings (*ahem* Riesling and Lemons) after the event to show our families the magic of the basal! The effort that Hannah put forth in setting up this event was noticeable in the foods she offered and the knowledge she shared with her audience. She also made herself available to answer questions or share in a few laughs throughout the study.
The basal tasting was such a pleasant surprise and I would love to attend another event in the future!”
-Melanie Campbell, participant at the “Super Secret Basal Flavor tasting,” at The Buzz. The Free Library of Philadelphias first ever roof top wine tasting.
“Gastro-Sommelier Hannah Bellemare has turned the science of food and wine pairing into a delectable artform”
-Forbes Magazine