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How Can We Create More Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces?
Leaders from across the beverage alcohol industry—and beyond—share strategic frameworks, fresh ideas, and actionable tips for effecting change
Opinion
Distilling on Tribal Lands Is Now Legal in the U.S.
The recent repeal of an early-19th-century federal law creates new business opportunities for Native American spirits producers
Forget Appellations—Why Buyers Need to Focus on Etna’s Terroir
DOCs don’t tell the whole story, here’s why terroir is a bigger indicator of the region’s quality
In Defense of Regional Wine Cooperatives
The age of the grower-producer finds many buyers overlooking co-op wines—and missing out
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Mom in the Wine Business?
The cards are stacked against us, but we can work toward change
Making the Case for Australian Wine
Your excuses for not carrying Australian wine are outdated—here’s why
Why Regionality Is Key to Chile’s Wine Evolution
Chilean winemaker Rodrigo Soto spotlights terroir as the catalyst that will move the country’s wines forward
Assessing the Impact of Wine List Awards
Guildsomm’s Kelli White weighs the benefits, from recognition to improved bottom lines
Why You Should Start Paying Attention to English Sparkling Wine
Master Somm Laura Rhys of Gusbourne on how these sparklers are here to stay—and how to sell them
Viewpoints
Do Wine Drinkers Really Trade Up?
It’s a more complicated question than you might think
Can Mezcal Save Its Artisan Soul?
Mezcal brand owners, importers, and experts weigh in on the growth of the mezcal category and whether there’s a sustainable path to preserving its culture and authenticity
Do We Still Need Sommeliers in Restaurants?
Restaurant operators and wine directors weigh in with wine service models they’ve found successful, and discuss the evolving roles of wine professionals on the floor
Do Wine Scores Still Matter?
In the debut of SevenFifty Daily’s Viewpoints series, we asked several top experts on various sides of the divide to tell us how scores impact their work