Michaël Engelmann, MS, Sommelier

Michaël is the corporate wine partner for Momofuku. Originally from Alsace-Lorraine in eastern France, he is one of fewer than 300 Master Sommeliers worldwide, with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries across the world. In 2009, he won the title of Best Sommelier in America and went on to pass the Master Sommelier Diploma Examination on his first try, thereby winning the coveted Krug Cup.

Engelmann is a recipient of the Johnston Medal and was named a Rudd Scholar, as well as one of five "Best New Sommeliers" by Wine & Spirits magazine. Engelmann has worked as the wine director at award-winning restaurants like Rockpool Bar & Grill in Sydney, Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group in NYC, which includes the Michelin-starred The Modern, and Wine Spectator-affiliated WS New York and The Tavern in Hudson Yards.