Highlights
- Master Sommelier Robert R. Smith was named Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection on April 22, 2026.
- Smith holds the Master Sommelier credential, recognized by the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas.
- The appointment was reported by hotel industry outlets eHotelier and Hotel Online, as well as Travel And Tour World.
Master Sommelier Robert R. Smith has been named Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection, the resort announced April 22, according to a release carried by Hotel Online.
Smith holds the Master Sommelier title — among the most demanding credentials in the wine profession — as listed by the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas. eHotelier described him as "one of the world's few professionals to hold the" title. Prior to this appointment, Smith is listed as a Master Sommelier on the website of Taormina Sicilian Cuisine.
Sources
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- hotel-online.com retrieved 2026-05-03T21:37:07.325178+00:00
- mastersommeliers.org retrieved 2026-05-03T21:37:07.325178+00:00
- insights.ehotelier.com retrieved 2026-05-03T21:37:07.325178+00:00
- taorminarestaurant.com retrieved 2026-05-03T21:37:07.325178+00:00
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