Diageo’s Game-Changing Policy for Working Parents
The global beverage company sees its inclusive parental leave policy as a necessary step toward gender parity
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Wine Tasting for the Instagram Generation
With Rosé Mansion, experiential trailblazers Morgan First and Tyler Balliet are revolutionizing the way people learn about wine
Challenging Wholesalers to Bring Women into Leadership Roles
How Young’s Market executive Philana Bouvier is working to bring women into C-suite roles across the distributor tier
The Pay It Forward Philosophy of Laura Maniec Fiorvanti
How the mold-breaking Master Somm educates and empowers a new generation of somms—at her Corkbuzz wine bars and beyond
The Mission-Driven Career of Laura Catena
With boundless energy and a scientific viewpoint, she is leading Argentine winemaking to new heights
Belinda Chang Blazes a New Trail
How the mentor, manager, and marketer has set a new standard for wine events
The Management Genius of Andy Fortgang
The prodigal New York somm turned Portland restaurateur has helped shape the careers of wine professionals on both coasts
How Sokol Blosser Designed a Purpose-Driven Business
The Oregon winery is among the pioneers in the drinks space making environmental and social change part of their mission
Pushing the Boundaries of Beer with New Yeast Strains
The founders of Omega Yeast are helping brewers unlock flavorful diversity
Creating a Wine World Without Borders
Through his Borderless Wine platform, Peter Weltman hopes to turn wine buying into activism
Joe Heron’s All-Inclusive Bartending School
The Ideal Bartender School aims to offer disadvantaged communities an economic path forward—and other organizations are following suit
Finding the Terroir of American Spirits
Companies like Wigle Whiskey are resurrecting “grain to glass” distilling
Infusing Wine Events with Cannabis
Jamie Evans is finding new ways to bring cannabis, wine, and food together in recreational and educational settings
How Chicago Style is Flipping the Script on the Cocktail Conference
Diversity, inclusion, and sustainability shared the spotlight at this new symposium, which has already inspired other events
The Craft Beer Community Broadens Its Reach
In America’s most historic black neighborhood, Harlem Hops finds an enthusiastic audience as African American–owned breweries flourish nationwide
Cathy Corison Leads by Example
After four decades, the Napa Valley is finally catching up to this pioneer
How Nate Ready is Reenvisioning Genetic Diversity in the Vineyard
At Oregon’s Hiyu Wine Farm, the vigneron is using 17th-century viticultural techniques to create a wine style for the future
David Logsdon’s Legacy
How a yeast entrepreneur influenced a generation of craft brewers in the Pacific Northwest
The Unstoppable Daniel Johnnes
The Burgundy-obsessed wine impresario helped shape a generation of wine professionals—and is doubling down with a new festival
How Julie Reiner Influenced a Generation of Bartenders
The drinks doyenne shaped New York City’s cocktail culture and boosted the careers of many of its players
Under the Influence of Larry Stone
Peers and protégés reflect on how the wine virtuoso’s keen intellect and generous spirit impacted their careers
Six Degrees of Rajat Parr
How the wine director turned winemaker became one of the industry’s most influential figures, as told by the people whose careers he helped launch
The Bobby Stuckey Effect
In the past 13 years, Boulder’s Frasca Food & Wine has become the epicenter of great wine service. Here, a look at how one person has helped shape America’s professional wine culture
