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As we await the release of the revised U.S. dietary guidelines, vintner and medical doctor Laura Catena argues recent anti-alcohol messaging is informed by inconclusive science and prohibitionist ideology
In a climate of DEI backlash, drinks corporations are quietly reneging on their 2020 promises. What does this mean for the future of inclusivity in the beverage business?
Game-like study sessions, a balanced mindset, and a strong support network are just a few of the elements that helped Myles Trapp, MS, earn his red pin
With a singular focus on small, organic and biodynamic producers, The Town Cellar is bringing a new kind of beverage program to the NYC suburbs
When it was time to leave restaurants, Amy Waller leveraged specialized knowledge to move into sales and education at The German Wine Collection. Here are five bottles she’s excited to sell right now
A graphic designer-turned-sommelier who is taking #winetok by storm, Eun Hee Kwon readily heads to this New York City restaurant’s cellar—63 floors down—to find back-vintage Burgundy and rebellious Txakoli for her guests
To complement Madrina’s Italian-American cuisine, Alisha Blackwell-Calvert pairs unique Italian selections with their U.S. counterparts—and sells everything for an affordable price
As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
Just after passing the 2023 MS exam, Mark Guillaudeu, MS, and Jonathan Eichholz, MS, share study tips, test-taking advice, and how they plan to celebrate
With his unique and varied skill set, Trey Wade is exploring new experiential ways to market American whiskey—and shaking up an industry that has long been the domain of older white men
Lost Lantern blends and bottles through their label, but with total transparency in sourcing they create greater access to and visibility for independent craft whiskeys
A new media library challenging stereotypes of whiskey drinkers is just the latest project from OurWhisky Foundation’s Becky Paskin to drive change in the industry
