Empowering the next generation of sommeliers through education, mentorship, hospitality excellence, and practical insights into the evolving world of wine service.
Charles Steadman of Virgin Voyages explains how cruise beverage programs are built, what buyers expect from suppliers and why securing a listing is only the beginning.
Jesse Hiney, Regional Director of Operations for Roka Akor Chicagoland, shares practical strategies for building profitable beverage programs through stronger systems, staff training, approachable menus, and confident service.
Explore the practical decisions behind leading restaurant wine lists, including pricing, pairing, supply, staff confidence, and customer value expectations.
As demand for fine wine shifts eastward, emerging markets are transforming global strategies, luxury positioning, distribution models, and consumer engagement.
Across five regions, ten producers highlight German wine’s shift toward greater site expression, stylistic diversity, and global relevance, with support from Wines of Germany USA.
We had a conversation with the Founder and CEO of The Hue Society, Tahiirah Habibi, where she discussed how she evaluates a wine program, who according to her is a good sommelier, and how she empowers the black community through wine.
California ABC is now allowing restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in adjacent open-air areas like parking lots, sidewalks, and streets to facilitate COVID-19 exit strategy.
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