7 Essential Books Every Wine Professional Should Own
From the classic to the new, these must-have books will sharpen your knowledge
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A Somm’s Approach to Selling Wine for a Major Distributor
Former buyer Cat Nguyen relies on her hospitality skills to close deals
Understanding the Legal Issues Around Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic Drinks
An industry lawyer discusses what brands need to know about using cannabis, CBD, THC, and hemp derivatives
The Newest Trend in Portland Wine Bars: The Chef
As consumers demand a fuller experience, four new wine bars go beyond cheese and charcuterie with serious menus
World’s First Open-Source Winery Launches in Argentina
Featuring live data and a wine-backed cryptocurrency asset, the project is a new model for transparency and traceability
How Amy Atwood Built a Multi-Tier Natural Wine Business
The California-based importer, distributor, and producer turned her passion into a pioneering company
The Bottle That Changed My Life
Somms and beverage directors share their most revelatory wine moments
The Many Lives of Alpana Singh
From determined college dropout to Master Sommelier, television personality, and restaurant owner, Chicago’s celeb somm has done it all
Willamette Chardonnays Find a New Niche
Why Oregon producers are now championing the other Burgundian grape—and finding a growing audience
Blind-Tasting Tips from Candace Olsen
A second-career certified somm takes the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
Exploring the Diverse Range of New Gins
Distillers discuss their growing portfolios—and their motivations for producing multiple styles
Sales Strategies from a Top New York City Rep
Joel Schott of Skurnik Wines shares his tip for landing—and keeping—prestige accounts