Is it spring yet!? Three weeks ago we kicked off our first Wine of the Week, a recurring feature on Grok Nation where we speak to kickass women in the industry—sommeliers, beverage directors, critics, or just generally awesome wine connoisseurs—to learn about new wines. Belinda Chang picked a light and bright sauvignon blanc since spring was on the horizon. Here in New York the calendar says spring but the thermometer says late winter, which has us dreaming of warmer weather places, which is why we’re delighted with this week’s wine expert.
Bringing us a little Southern warmth and flair this week is Nina Compton. You may know her from season 11 of Top Chef, but she has many accolades far beyond the reality cooking show—she was a finalist for the James Beard Awards “Best Chef South” and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in 2017.