Jonathan Kleeman

London

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Head Sommelier @Rest_Story Insta jk.Somm

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Kairos Aerator: The Perfect Gift for Wine Lovers

Jan 22, 2025 | lux-life.digital | Jonathan Kleeman |Magdalena Lew

By Jonathan Kleeman, SommelierAs someone who has spent years working with wine—studying it, unearthing interesting wines, captivating champagnes, filling the shops and people’s glasses — I’ve always appreciated aeration with a traditional mindset, but found that in a faster-passed world, it gets harder to fit it into both professional and personal wine service. That changed the moment I tried the Kairos Aerator.
Cocktail of the week: Story Cellar’s flintlocke – recipe | The good mixer

Jan 3, 2025 | theguardian.com | Jonathan Kleeman

If you’re planning on serving this to a crowd, make up a batch of the rum base mix in the morning, then chill it. To serve, simply measure into glasses on the night and top with the fizz. FlintlockeServes 125ml banana rum – we use Grand Kadoo’s Carnival Banana Rum10ml fresh lemon juice 10ml agave syrup Sparkling wine, to top1 slice dried pineapple, to garnish (optional)Measure the rum, lemon juice and syrup into a shaker filled with ice, then shake hard.
Leaders Are Navigators, Not Drivers

Jul 31, 2023 | rollingstone.com | Jonathan Kleeman

Leaders are like navigators, not drivers. I had a realization of this lesson during a recent trip to the Bahrain for Grand Prix. It wasn’t from the actual work event I was involved in but from the experience of driving to and from the event. We encountered various challenges such as a lack of internet, unfamiliar roads and a different approach to navigation in a new country.
What Is Next For Sustainability In The Drinks Industry?

Feb 16, 2023 | rollingstone.com | Jonathan Kleeman

In the past, discussions about sustainability in the drinks industry have mostly focused on the growing process. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the other end of the production process, specifically packaging. With the rising cost of transportation and fuel, finding more sustainable ways to transport and store wine, spirits and cocktails is becoming increasingly important.