These New Master Sommeliers Share How They Aced the Exam
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
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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
Spotlighting Independent Whiskey Distilleries Across the U.S.
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
Confronting Gender Bias in the Whiskey World
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
Prioritizing Economic Equity for Bar Staff
Happy Accidents owners Kate Gerwin and Blaze Montana centered their business around the well-being of their team—and created a model for others to follow
Building a Wine Movement for Underrepresented People and Grape Varieties Alike
With a mission-driven distribution portfolio and a nonprofit events organization, Jahdé Marley is uplifting the people—and grape varieties—that the wine industry has traditionally discounted
Championing AAPI Representation in Wine
As the first Korean-American vintners in Oregon, Lois and Dave Cho are doing more than building a vineyard estate—they’re building a community
Building a Queer Community in the Wine Industry
When Darwin Oniyx Acosta landed in Napa as a Roots Fund intern, they immediately set to work transforming the scene to bring more queer visibility to the wine industry
Brewing Craft Beer for an Underserved Audience
With Asian-inspired beers like Lemongrass Witbier and Yuza Blonde, Dokkaebier CEO Youngwon Lee is expanding the flavor profiles of craft brews to serve more diverse audiences
Creating a New Model for Accessible Wine Retail and Restaurant Design
With his acclaimed on- and off-premise spaces, Contento and Beaupierre Wine & Spirits, Yannick Benjamin is redesigning modern hospitality for all
Advocating for the Mental and Physical Well-Being of Bar Workers
The growing awareness of hospitality workers’ health and well-being struggles prompted Alex Jump and LP O’Brien into action through their organization Focus on Health
The Real Career Impact of DEI Organizations in Wine
SevenFifty Daily meets wine professionals of color whose careers have been propelled by initiatives like The Roots Fund, Wine Unify, and The Hue Society
