Local oenophiles will no doubt spend plenty of time this summer sniffing, swirling and sipping in Benton Park, which will be home to STL’s latest wine bar come the end of May. Ernesto’s, named after Ernest Hemingway, is a collaboration between owners Deitrich Volk and Tom Revie, both of Phoenix Redevelopment Group, and advanced sommelier Brian Hobbs, who will serve as general manager. “It’s sort of a celebration of food, wine and travel,” said Hobbs, who ran Brooklyn’s Stonehome Wine Bar for the last five years. “I hope to work with artisanal winemakers from around the world and source local products for our bar.” Hobbs plans to offer a diverse international wine list and nightly food and wine specials. Ernesto’s will be located at 2730 McNair Ave.
This article appears in Apr 1-30, 2009.