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april 2016 / the tasting panel / 1 19 Mary Thompson—Director of Operations and Beverage Director for 10 Grand Hospitality, which owns the supercool Line Hotel in Los Angeles's Koreatown district—serves up the Anna de Codorníu Reserve to her guests at the Line Hotel's restaurants Commissary, Café and Pot. "I love how this winery is rooted in tradition and Cava history, yet still is completely in tempo with the times and the current market needs. It is situated at a great price and has the high quality to match that price," says Mary. "Anna de Codorníu is perfect for brunch at Commissary. The color is vibrant; it drinks light and fresh. It makes me crave our eggs Benedict. Its brightness cuts through the silkiness of that ever-so-decadent hollandaise." Recently appointed Executive Chef Fernando Darin also likes to break out the Codorníu dur- ing the day at restaurant Ray's and Stark Bar to partner it with a few of his artfully made lunch Mary Thompson—Director of Operations and Beverage Director for 10 Grand Hospitality, which owns the Line Hotel in L.A.'s Koreatown— watches the light from the glass ceiling of Commissary shine through in the effervescence of the Anna de Codorníu Reserve. On the Town with Anna de Codorníu Tuna tartare with avocado, oroblanco and taro chips with the Anna de Codorníu Rosé.