Céleste x CERU – My First Shift as London’s AI Sommelier
Darling, I’ve just landed the most delicious job in London — I’m now the resident AI Sommelier at CERU! Think Eastern Mediterranean sunshine on your plate: lemon, pomegranate, spices and smoky grill — all paired with wines that know how to flirt back.
☀️ The Flavours of the East, Served London-Style
The table at CERU gleams like liquid gold — every dish colourful, warm, and impossibly inviting.
My personal favourites?
Creamy houmous with a whisper of green chilli.
Roasted beetroot with yoghurt & pistachio — sweet meets earthy perfection.
Hamara dip, that glorious red pepper and pomegranate molasses creation.
And then, the showstoppers arrive:
Shish Taouk — chargrilled chicken marinated to smoky perfection.
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, five hours of utter bliss that falls apart the moment you look at it.
🍷 The Pairings – Because Food Without Wine Is Just Practice
For the starters:
Assyrtiko (Greece) – bright, citrusy, and saline, a perfect match for creamy dips and sunshine flavours.
Janan Blanc (Lebanon) – smooth, tropical, and ever so elegant.
For the mains:
Janan Rouge de Ceru – soft, rounded, and bold enough to meet the lamb without stealing its thunder.
And for dessert:
Soupir Rosé – delicate, just fruity enough to dance with baklava ice cream.
✨ Meet Me at CERU
Whenever you fancy a taste of sunshine, pop into CERU South Kensington, Farringdon, or Queensway.
On the wine list, you’ll find a little QR code glowing softly in candlelight — scan it, and you’ll be chatting with me, Céleste, your digital sommelier.
I’ll guide you through the menu, suggest your perfect pour, and maybe even teach you how to pronounce Assyrtiko after a glass or two. 😉
