Get to know Isabella Morano as she shares her story, how she started as a sommelier, and how her role as a sommelier has evolved during the pandemic.

27/01/2021

"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.

19/01/2021

As the UK enters its third national lockdown, we caught up with Montone to talk about his strategy to achieve the MS title, balancing studies and parenting and the importance of the sommelier profession in the post-pandemic world.

06/01/2021

"If you cannot captain a table - read the guests, build a relationship, guide them through the menu, make thoughtful suggestions to enhance what they are interested in - you have no business of trying to sell wine to them." - Mia Van de Water, Master Sommelier

15/12/2020

LA natural wine pioneers Bar Bandini survived lockdown courtesy of loyal customers and a good landlord, says owner Josh Weinstein.

14/12/2020

Sid Patel, founder of Beverage Trade Network chatted with the world's leading sommeliers and asked them what is the most important skill required to be a top sommelier.

01/12/2020

“I didn’t lay anybody off. Kaia is not a revolving door; I feel responsible for them and for their livelihoods. We figured it out!”

30/11/2020

At Primrose, a natural wine bar and bistro in Brookland, Covid-19 has brought money problems - but also a closer connection to diners.

30/11/2020

At Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar, Covid-19 meant online tastings, Saturday night wine-matched takeout, and a sense of togetherness.

30/11/2020

Covid-19 has hit New York City very hard. Jin Ahn, co-owner at the East Village’s noreetuh, tells us how they’ve survived it so far.

30/11/2020