Inside Blaufränkisch’s Global Comeback
Plantings and quality of this native Austrian red grape are increasing—both in its home turf and New World regions
Why the Wine Industry Is Betting on Jermaine Stone
How the Wine & Hip Hop entrepreneur is expanding his empire to video, using street culture and music to build a more inclusive wine world
Meet the New Generation of Mexican-American Winemakers
Inspired by their predecessors’ hard work and achievements, these young pioneers bring new winemaking styles—and a new agenda—as they carve their own path in the industry
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Fair Labor Practices Enter the Natural Wine Conversation
The push to make worker welfare as important to the natural wine conversation as sulfur use and native yeasts
So, You Want to Be a Wine Consultant?
Strategies for success—and pitfalls to avoid—when setting up your wine consultancy business in an increasingly competitive landscape
Miami’s Cocktail Scene Gets an Infusion of New York Glamour
At the new Florida outpost of New York’s Cote Korean Steakhouse, bartender Sondre Kasin is melding local flavors with NYC style
What I Learned Starting a Wine Import Company During a Pandemic
Jane Lopes on the hard-earned lessons and unexpected benefits of launching her Australian wine business in 2020
The Unconventional New World of Botanical Spirits
Contemporary gins and new spirits categories drive an explosion of innovative botanical offerings
Restaurant Wine Jobs Are Coming Back—But Do We Want Them?
A year after the pandemic, one sommelier confronts her complicated feelings about returning to the wine industry
What’s the Future of the Floor Sommelier Role?
Opportunity abounds in today’s current hiring frenzy, but restaurant operators are looking for wine pros with new skills who can take on hybrid responsibilities
AAPI Drinks Innovators
These twelve leaders are shaping the beverage alcohol industry while trailblazing more opportunities for AAPI professionals
Why AAPIs Are Underrepresented in Beverage
Inside the dynamics that have held this diverse demographic back in the drinks industry—and the new opportunities bringing change
The Transformation of Alcohol Distribution
Pressure from small producers, ecommerce, and emerging new models are challenging the traditional three-tier system. How are new players and established wholesalers responding?
The Complex Science of Assessing California’s Fire-Damaged Vines
Bracing for another fire season, Napa and Sonoma viticulturists decide whether to replant or revitalize many vineyards that burned in 2020
What Wholesalers’ Inventory Depletions Reveal About Industry Recovery
11 wine and spirits distributor executives share the purchasing trends they are seeing—and how they predict the rebound will play out across the U.S.
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How Women Behind the Wine is Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Now in its third year, Women Behind the Wine celebrates the current generation of women in the wine and spirits industries while providing opportunities to the next
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Sommelier Luke Boland on Finding Clarity During the Pandemic
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
Christy Frank on Finding Success as a Retailer in a Changed Era
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
Krug’s Nicole Hakli on How She’s Riding Out the Pandemic
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
Ryan Totman on Managing Multiple Wine Bar Concepts
Corkbuzz’s corporate beverage manager shares his tips for running venues that also host trade tastings and educational events
Rebecca Flynn on the Transition from Beer to Wine
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
Paul Grieco Shares His Tips for Running a Wine Bar
The owner of Terroir in New York City discusses business management and offers advice for aspiring somms
Sabra Lewis Takes the Supertasters Challenge
Watch as this New York City sommelier tastes a mystery white wine in our Supertasters series
James Sligh Takes the Supertasters Challenge
The Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels sommelier blind-tastes a rosé in our Supertasters series
Charles Puglia Takes the Supertasters Challenge
Watch as Le Coucou’s beverage director tries to guess a crisp white wine in our Supertasters series
Jhonel Faelnar Takes the Supertasters Challenge
The wine director of Atomix NYC blind-tastes a mystery white wine—and offers his guess
Jordan Salcito on Parlaying a Somm Career into Other Avenues
The entrepreneur discusses the business strategies that enable her to manage two operations while directing special projects at Momofuku
Dustin Wilson on Taking Risks and Growing a Bicoastal Retail Operation
The Master Somm shares tips on building a brand, hiring staff, and coordinating product across state lines
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How to Hone Your Job Interview Skills
As hiring ramps up across all three tiers, drinks professionals and recruiting experts share strategies every job seeker needs to shine