The Science of Tannins in Wine
Learn from wine professionals about the vineyard and cellar techniques shaping tannin expression in wine
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The Science of Clarified Cocktails
How top bartenders use techniques like milk washing to improve the flavor and mouthfeel of some cocktails
How the Supreme Court Decision Exacerbated the Dire State of Bar Industry Healthcare
The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade left hospitality workers with even fewer healthcare choices—now some industry professionals are fighting back
Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
Complex Picpoul Has Arrived
In France and the U.S., winemakers are moving from fresh and zippy to richly textured, age-worthy styles with this rising star white grape
How to Hone Your Job Interview Skills
As hiring ramps up across all three tiers, drinks professionals and recruiting experts share strategies every job seeker needs to shine
AAPI Drinks Innovators
These twelve leaders are shaping the beverage alcohol industry while trailblazing more opportunities for AAPI professionals
How Bartenders Launch a Cocktail Brand
From logistics and costs to branding and distribution, new entrepreneurs share their strategies for success
Key Takeaways From ‘Be The Change’ Diversity Job Fair
A first of its kind for the drinks industry, the virtual event connected over 700 aspiring professionals with more 900 jobs at leading companies
The Problem with Wine Terminology in the Virtual World
Bartender-turned-retailer Nat Harry makes the case for bringing back taboo descriptors like “jammy” and “smooth” to connect with customers
The Zimbabwean Somm Reimagining South Africa’s Wine Industry
How Tinashe Nyamudoka is creating a new model for a Black-owned wine brand in a country fraught with inequality
When Wine Pros Lose Smell and Taste to COVID-19
After being temporarily robbed of career-essential senses, sommeliers and wine journalists reflect on how the experience changed them
Sommelier Luke Boland on Finding Clarity During the Pandemic
The former Crown Shy wine director reflects on his new perspective on restaurants—and recent career pivot
The New Strategies for Wine Retail Success
How savvy off-premise operators have adapted their approach to inventory management mid-pandemic
Black Drinks Innovators
Ten rising stars charting creative new paths—and pushing for inclusivity—in the world of wine, beer, and spirits
Rebuilding Your Restaurant’s Wine Program
To minimize purchasing spend and energy, beverage directors are streamlining programs, rethinking pricing, and taking advantage of deep deals
Hone Your Hiring Skills
Experts weigh in on how to recruit top talent, avoid common hiring mistakes, and ask better interview questions
Christy Frank on Finding Success as a Retailer in a Changed Era
The wine shop entrepreneur shares her retail expertise and her newfound industry activism
Small Tequila and Mezcal Producers Struggle to Survive
Largely dependent on U.S. bars and restaurants, Mexico’s craft distilleries are in trouble, and trying to find new ways to connect with consumers
The Need for Career Mobility in Wine and Hospitality
Without the safety net of a corporate career trajectory and transferable skills, how can the wine and hospitality workforce prepare for the next crisis? It’s time to learn
Being Black in the White World of Wine
Dorothy J. Gaiter talks about her experience as a Black wine journalist in an industry that has been slow to shed its identity as an exclusive all-white club
How Wine Brands Can Successfully Utilize Virtual Tastings to Drive Consumer Sales
From offering the right product mix to creative partnerships and formats, here’s how wineries are monetizing virtual tastings
The Science of Terpenes and Isoprenoids
Experts explain what it really means to describe a wine as “terpenic”
Krug’s Nicole Hakli on How She’s Riding Out the Pandemic
The former wine director also shares how her somm background prepared her for her current role promoting the iconic Champagne brand
