Jeremy Shanker, Corporate Wine Director at MINA Group, rose from server assistant to sommelier, now overseeing 30 restaurants, focusing on profitability, guest demographics, and mentorship amidst industry challenges, emphasizing wine program success.
Karla Poeschel, Head Sommelier at LPM at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, gives thoughts on wine, her path to her work, as well as ideas to increase wine sales.
Join Hristian ILIEV, Head Sommelier of Carbone Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino, on an informative tour through wine sales growth. Explore his skills, which ranges from Bulgarian winemaking to developing successful wine programs.
Take a journey into the wine world with Thomas Brenner, Beverage Manager and Sommelier at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. Discover the passion behind each pour, from building strong wine programs to uncovering hidden gems in London.
Blending in bulk wine, the art and science behind the production, exploring modern techniques and technologies that enhance precision and efficiency, creating exceptional blends.
From the inception of the concept to the much-anticipated launch, Master sommelier Scott Barber, renowned for his expertise in the wine world recently shared valuable insights on building a profitable wine program for restaurants.
Over 100 sommeliers are set to gather at the New York Metropolitan Pavilion to taste the Top 100 on-premise wines of the year, and other wine brands from across the globe.
"You can’t replicate the ambiance of a wine bar at home. It’s where you catch up with friends and have a drink … I think we’ll be ok" .COVID-19 has been devastating for wine bars in NYC, but sommelier & wine director Caleb Ganzer is determined to look on the bright side.
Editor Charlie Leary reviews the evidence about a current boom in independent wine bars. The trend reveals important lessons for restaurant owners, sommeliers, and F&B directors.
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