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News
Napa Valley Wine Community Pledges $2.5 Million for Red Blotch Research
A three-year initiative aims to turn scientific research into practical vineyard tools.
07/10/2026
News
Sparkling and Non-Alcoholic Wine Grow as U.S. Retail Wine Sales Remain Under Pressure
NIQ’s latest four-week data shows growth in selected wine segments, while a weekly sales increase offers an early sign of improvement.
07/10/2026
Insights
Why Did You Want to Become a Sommelier? 10 Wine Professionals Share Their Stories
From food pairing and fine dining to history, science, and an unexpected career opportunity, ten wine professionals explain what drew them into wine.
02/10/2026
Operations and Management
Making Wine Easier to Order: Paul Solomon on Half Pours, Staff Training and Guest Care
The Director of Operations at Vistro Prime and Petite Vie shares practical approaches to encouraging wine discovery, protecting margins and helping restaurant teams sell with confidence.
02/10/2026
Operations and Management
Konstantinos Kosmopoulos On Building Wine Programs That Balance Service, Storytelling, And Sales
A modern sommelier’s view on service, storytelling, lesser-known regions, and what buyers expect from restaurant wines.
28/09/2026
News
U.S. Wine Shows Early Signs of Improvement as Premium Spirits Remain Under Pressure
New SipSource data reveals a widening gap between wine and spirits performance, with sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc and the on-premise channel emerging as important bright spots.
21/09/2026
News
Sommeliers Choice Awards Expands Its 2027 Program to Recognize Single-Serve Wines
New awards and serving-format recommendations reflect the growing role of cans, mini bottles, wine cups, and other individual formats in modern hospitality.
15/09/2026
Insights
How Sommeliers Can Read the Room and Build Trust on a Dime
Sutton McElroy, Wine Director at The Oakville, explains how listening, observation, and emotional intelligence help sommeliers turn uncertain guest requests into confident wine recommendations.
11/09/2026
Operations and Management
10 Lessons from Ryan Hoffman on Empathy, Wine and Restaurant Operations
Learn how Ryan Hoffman uses empathy, staff education and operational discipline to build profitable wine programs that keep guests at the centre.
10/09/2026
Operations and Management
How to Build a Profitable, Guest-Focused Restaurant and Beverage Program
Shaina Nestor of Gibsons Restaurant Group shares practical insights on staff development, beverage sales, cost control, supplier partnerships, and measuring the effectiveness of a wine program.
08/09/2026
