Greater PhoenixA private field guideVol. I · Aug 2026

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The brief

Twenty-six wine bars & small-plate rooms, measured against The Mick Brasserie — our absolute favorite place.

The bias

Hidden gems Google keeps burying. Patios. Natural lists.

From home

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The somm

Curated with our resident sommelier — meet Ashley.

Golden hour on the vines

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The quick check · before you order the bottle

The Cellar Index

Staring at a wine list? Type the wine and its year — we'll tell you what the critics scored it, right here, no rabbit holes.

Scored on the 100-point scale · as published by Wine Spectator & Wine Enthusiast · 150+ benchmark wines · refreshed monthly

Ashley Murray at a tasting — Ashley Murray · Sommelier-in-residence

The cellar door · who's choosing the wine

Meet Our Somm

Ashley Murray is an elite Master Sommelier and beverage strategist, widely recognized for curating ultra-exclusive wine portfolios for discerning private collectors and the world's most prestigious dining institutions.

Accreditation

Master Sommelier designation from the Court of Master Arizona Sommeliers — the absolute pinnacle of beverage education.

Specialization

Blue-chip Old World vintages, rare Bordeaux and Burgundy allocations, and bespoke California vintages.

Career highlights

Tasted at elite beverage programs at multiple Michelin-starred properties.

The philosophy of curation

For Ashley, wine is not merely a beverage; it is a living history, an asset class, and the ultimate expression of terroir. Her avant-garde pairing philosophies reject the conventional, instead designing immersive, multi-sensory epicurean journeys. At heart she is a teacher — and she loves nothing more than sharing that knowledge with others.

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