Gramercy Tavern Veteran Juliette Pope on Becoming a Portfolio Manager
After 25 years on the floor, she’s perfecting the pitch for a professional audience at David Bowler Wine
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Seeing an increasing need for menu disclaimers, bars are taking a variety of approaches
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Somms and retailers share strategies for counteracting confusion and fielding odd requests
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Calling on his customer service experience and industry connections were just the first step
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Packaging rebrands by Stranger & Stranger have tripled sales for some wine and spirits labels
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By operating an open-book policy on prices for suppliers and buyers, Kevin Pike forges new ground
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Professionals throughout the industry share their remembrances of the legendary sommelier and retailer
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From a biodynamic Italian red to a super-smoky Scotch, these bottles will be sure to please even the most discerning customers
Choosing Workhorse Wines to Drive Your Bottom Line
Retailers discuss how they choose their moneymaking wines—and use them to sell their niche selections
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Crowd-pleasing, affordable bottles for host gifts and stocking stuffers
Retailers Share 7 Top Holiday Bottle Picks Around $50
Winning gift recommendations from shops across the country
Pairing Sparklers with Casual Fare
Katie Morton’s strategy for choosing antipasti-friendly sparkling wines at Danny Meyer’s Vini e Fritti
Getting to Know the Michaels of MFW
Michael Foulk and Michael Wheeler on running a million-dollar, bicoastal business with a terroir-driven portfolio
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Nicolas Palazzi made Cognac cool again—now, he wants to democratize artisanal spirits with The Street Pumas
The Pros and Cons of Shelf Talkers
Retailers discuss shelf talkers as a marketing tool—and share their most effective strategies for creating them
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
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How forward-thinking winery owners give back while minding their margins
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Retailers share their tips for managing operations and maximizing sales
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The Avant-Garde Wine & Spirits owner is driven by friendships and shared philosophies
Caleb Ganzer Takes a Musician’s Approach to Wine
The wine director designs his wine list like a playlist, setting the tone for an evening at NYC’s Compagnie
