Studying Wine Science in Paradise
Eschewing popular domestic programs, an American somm heads down under
Tag: Education
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Linfield College to Offer Expanded Wine Studies Program
Following a $6 million gift, the Oregon college will offer a degree focused on winery sales, hospitality, and management
Understanding the Science Behind Ancient Wine
Using hi-tech tools to learn about the winemaking methods of the past
Getting to Know Mexico’s New Wine Scene
Propelled by Bichi’s popularity, Baja wines are on the radar of U.S. buyers
Getting to Know the Tintore di Tramonti Grape
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren explores Campania’s long-forgotten variety
Why Beer Professionals Are Becoming Cicerones
Beer experts discuss the certification process and their motivations for pursuing the title
Getting to Know Cava’s New Category
Spain’s budget-friendly designation gets a luxury upgrade with super-premium sparklers
Finding Puglia’s Soul in Negroamaro
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren makes a case for embracing the undervalued, yet versatile and food-friendly red wine
Getting to Know Chasselas
Widely grown but little known, Switzerland’s champion white grape is starting to attract the attention of wine enthusiasts outside its homeland
An In-Depth Guide to the Wines of Valencia
Getting to know an oft-overlooked Spanish region
How to Run a Beverage Program Across State Lines
Top beverage managers offer advice on managing wine and spirits programs in multiple jurisdictions
Why You Should Work in Various Industry Roles
Hopping from tier to tier may be the quickest way to understand the industry and develop your career
Ampelography: What You Need to Know
How to distinguish vines through sight and touch
How 6 New Master Sommeliers Made the Cut
Fresh from the exam, several MS’s share their stories and advice
How Somms Can Ace a Transition to a New Restaurant
One somm reaches out to others to find out what strategies have helped them successfully take the reins at a new job
How to Create a Cocktail List that Sells
Matt Piacentini of Portland’s Clyde Common and NYC’s The Up & Up shares his strategies
What We Talk About When We Talk About Sulfites
How somms and salespeople deal with the dreaded “S” word—and try to dispel the myths about sulfites in wine
3 New Masters of Wine on How They Did It
Or how to succeed in wine by really, really trying
4 Sake Myths—Debunked
Separating the myths from the facts about sake can help consumers better understand this niche category
How Somms Manage Tasting Opportunities
Sommeliers and buyers weigh in on how to balance education and work
How to Start a Tasting Room
Mari Jones of the Emeritus winery in Sonoma, California, shares her tips for starting a tasting room from scratch
How to Make Your Bar More Environmentally Friendly
6 tips, from small substitutions to big changes
Becoming a Brewmaster
A lot of study and practice goes into earning the title brewmaster, but not everyone with the title puts in the work
