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From offering holiday specials to training bartenders to hand-sell bottles, wine buyers share their best strategies for closing out inventory
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SevenFifty Daily unveils new editorial team—and a vision for 2020 that builds on Beverage Media partnership
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Multigenerational families are figuring out how to hold on to their most valuable asset—their vineyards
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Erika Smatana named director of fine wine, wholesale portfolio, for Banville Wine Merchants in New York City
Traverse City Whiskey Co. in Michigan appoints Andrea K. Yorgy as chief financial officer
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Western Spirits Beverage Company in Bowling Green, Kentucky names Mike Glennon vice president of sales, ready-to-drink beverages
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At the Frontier of Winemaking, a New Talent Leads the Way
In Mexico’s Baja region, the Bordeaux-trained winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda crafts wines that establish her homeland as vital to the global culinary stage
Creating Wine Grapes that Can Withstand Climate Change
France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research has developed new, disease-resistant varieties that allow growers to adapt to environmental challenges
Forging a Multicultural Future for American Beer
The owners of San Diego’s Border X Brewing use their Mexican heritage to bring diversity to their beers and taprooms
Reimagining Equity in the Hospitality Industry
Activist Ashtin Berry promotes conversations about race, gender, and other politically charged topics to help the industry identify its biases and create more inclusive spaces
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With the platform A Balanced Glass, Rebecca Hopkins and Cathy Huyghe are building a professional community that prioritizes self-care
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Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change
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Pioneering a New Age of Tropical Cocktails
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The Wine Legacy of the Marzotto Family
Seeking heritage and authenticity across Italy, the founders of Santa Margherita have created a dynamic portfolio of premium brands
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Sabra Lewis Takes the Supertasters Challenge
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Jordan Salcito on Parlaying a Somm Career into Other Avenues
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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
Bobby Stuckey Takes the Supertasters Challenge
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How Lily Peachin Opened a New Wine Shop in Brooklyn
The founder of Dandelion Wine and Dandy Wine & Spirits shares advice for new owners and offers tips on navigating hurdles
Michael Madrigale Discusses His No-Frills Approach to Tasting
The former Bar Boulud wine director always asks himself two key questions when evaluating wine
How Victoria James Dreams Big—and Makes it Happen
The Cote beverage director isn’t afraid to take on new challenges—from writing books to launching new restaurants
Joe Campanale on Working as a Winemaker-Restaurateur
Making wine allows the founder of Fausto restaurant in Brooklyn to take the Italian wine and food experience full-circle
How Caleb Ganzer Keeps Wine—and Tastings—Fun
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