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Beverage alcohol experts outline common missteps made by entrepreneurs—and how to prevent them
How the Drinks Industry is Stepping Up to Provide Jobs for Ex-Offenders
Exploring beverage and hospitality programs that are creating pathways to employment and reducing recidivism
5 Rising Stars in Austin
The up-and-comers in wine, spirits, and beer who are taking the city’s beverage scene to the next level
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Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. hired as president and chief executive officer at Napa Valley’s Heitz Cellars
Constellation Brands promotes Karena Breslin to senior vice president, digital and media
Sommeliers Scott Mattson and Troy Bowen to open Noble Riot wine bar in Denver
Bianca Lucchetti named northern California sales manager at Napa Valley’s Silverado Vineyards
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The Rise of Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Craft Beer
Brewers discuss the increasing consumer demand for “light” beers in the craft segment
Exploring Dry Wines from Classically Sweet Regions
Wine professionals discuss the emergence of dry wines in the Douro Valley, Tokaj, Sauternes, and Pantelleria
What You Need to Know About Commission-Based Salaries
From negotiating your plan to understanding incentives, drinks professionals offer tips for making the switch
How Provençal Winemakers Are Responding to Climate Change
Exploring the research and strategies helping to keep the region’s rosés crisp and fresh
Using Half Bottles to Drive Sales
How sommeliers are using the 375-milliliter format to enhance guests’ experience and increase revenue
How to Build a Profitable No-Alcohol Beverage Program
Bartenders share their strategies for building innovative drinks, streamlining workflow, and maximizing revenue
How Martine Saunier Cultivated the World’s Most Coveted Wines
The iconic Bay Area importer discovered virtuosos like Henri Jayer—and ushered in a new era of boutique French wines
Discovering the Origin of Zinfandel
The pursuit of ancient vine material provides an avenue for cultural and technological exchange in wine—from Croatia to California
What Wine Marketers Should Know About Cannabis Consumers
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The Government Shutdown Is Over (for Now), but the Hits Keep Coming
The TTB’s closure will cost the drinks industry millions in the months to come
How a Somm Sells French Wines in Dallas
Bullion’s Andrew Schawel discusses his approach to selling Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Loire Valley wines to Texans
How Natural Wines Develop Reductive Notes
With little or no sulfites added, natural wines should be more at risk of oxidation. So why do some yield reductive notes?
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Rediscovering Italian Wine
With at least 4,000 years of winemaking history, Italy is a cornerstone of the wine world. Today the country’s 20 regions, more than 400 appellations, and nearly 600 grape varieties are undergoing a true renaissance.
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Alsace
Alentejo
Bourgogne
Languedoc
Cariñena
Roussillon
Bordeaux
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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
The wine director for La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels discusses his approach to wine, his tips for tasting, and his new app
Jeff Porter Shares His Tips for Building Tasting Skills
The Italian-focused wine director discusses tasting techniques and new projects
Pascaline Lepeltier Reveals Her Tactics for Mastering Tasting
The Master Sommelier and champion of natural wines discusses skill building and wine epiphanies
How to Become a Better Blind-Taster
Thomas Pastuszak goes for another round of the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge—and shares his tasting tactics
Blind-Tasting Tips from Candace Olsen
A second-career certified somm takes the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
Blind-Tasting Tips from Thomas Pastuszak
The Nomad wine director puts his blind-tasting superpowers to the test
Blind-Tasting Tips from Mollie Battenhouse, MW
The Jackson Family Wines education director accepts the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
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The Science of Tannins in Wine
Wine professionals discuss how tannin management in the vineyard and cellar influences the expression of tannins in wine