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
When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19
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The Pandemic-Fueled Boom for Craft Lagers
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Meet the New Generation of Nonalcoholic Spirits
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Walla Walla Confronts Phylloxera
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Portugal’s Vintners on the Forefront of Climate Change
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What is Natural Wine?
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The Future of Trade Tastings
Wine fairs and portfolio tastings are canceled around the world. When will they return, how can they evolve, and—in the meantime—what can take their place?
Could Timorasso Be Italy’s Most Exciting, Age-Worthy White Wine?
A once-obscure Piemontese grape is on the rise, and it’s being embraced by Italian producers and American sommeliers
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How Italy’s Wine Estates Are Transcending Regional Character
Sardinia’s Cantina Mesa and Tuscany’s Lamole di Lamole are worlds apart in climate and terrain, but the two estates are united in elevating their wines by optimizing terroir
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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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Rebuilding Your Restaurant’s Wine Program
To minimize purchasing spend and energy, beverage directors are streamlining programs, rethinking pricing, and taking advantage of deep deals