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Hugo Bensimon
Sommelier
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i. Biography
Coming Up
At Grill 23 & Bar in Boston, Massachusetts, the wine program was built through repetition before it was managed through authority. Hugo Bensimon worked on the wine team from 2016–2020, learning the tempo of the room, building judgment at service speed, and sharpening the palate required to hold a list under pressure. Since 2020, he has served as Wine Director, a role that reflects that earlier accumulation and the steadier control it takes to run a large program from inside it.
Where They Are Now
The work now sits with a list of more than 1,900 wines at Grill 23 & Bar, which means selection is only part of the job; organization, sequencing, and precision matter just as much. Hugo Bensimon manages that scope as Wine Director, and the Advanced Sommelier credential places the role in the context of formal rigor. The scale of the cellar demands breadth, but the daily task is discernment.
Signature
Hugo Bensimon’s work is defined by the management of over 1,900 wines at Grill 23 & Bar, a list that requires both range and control. What began in 2016–2020 at the wine team member level became, since 2020, a broader command of the program, with the Advanced Sommelier credential marking the level at which he operates.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Hugo
What is Hugo Bensimon's current role?
As of 2026, Hugo Bensimon is Wine Director.
Where did Hugo Bensimon work before?
Hugo Bensimon's earlier career included Grill 23 & Bar.
What recognition has Hugo Bensimon received?
2017 Rudd Scholarship (2017).
