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Our original AAPI Drinks Innovators are passing the mantle to the next generation, nominating the AAPI beverage directors, producers, bartenders, and more who are breaking boundaries
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Study Tips from 3 New Masters of Wine
How these global MWs successfully crossed the finish line on one of the wine industry’s most significant achievements
Mac McDonald’s Outsized Impact on the Black Wine Community
As he celebrates his 80th birthday, pioneering Black winemaker Mac McDonald reflects on the community he’s fostered, the legacy he’s built—and what comes next
10 New Master Sommeliers Share Their Road Maps to Success
There are fewer than 300 Master Sommeliers in the world. Here’s how 10 wine professionals from around the country earned the title in 2022
How Mary Taylor Built a Business on Good European Wine—and Better Labels
Mary Taylor’s White Label series has changed perceptions of what makes a good wine label, while providing a reliable entry point to high-quality, appellation-designated wines
At Napa’s Cain Vineyard and Winery, Planting a New Future Means Learning from the Past
Winegrower Christopher Howell discusses how the Spring Mountain producer is rebuilding after the devastating Glass Fire in 2020 and using library releases to manage availability
Bathtub Gin Brings its Sustainability-Driven Cocktail Menu to LA
Head bartender and beverage director Brendan Bartley discusses the New York City Roaring Twenties-inspired cocktail bar’s new spot on the West Coast
How Joshua Greenstein is Transforming Buyer Perceptions of Israeli Wine
The point person behind the Israel Wine Producers Association discusses his techniques for selling the largest U.S. import portfolio of wines from Israel
The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem
What it’s like to get older in the drinks industry, and how to deal with the discrimination that comes with it
How Mika Bulmash Built a Wine Import Portfolio Rooted in Social Responsibility
A former development consultant working in emerging markets, the founder of Wine for the World built an import company that uplifts undervalued wine regions and winemakers
Creating a Bar Destination Within an Iconic Washington, D.C. Bookstore
Larry Weaver’s pre-batched, classic cocktail riffs buoy evening hangouts at Kramers
How 2 Wine Professionals Made Big Job Changes
From winemaking to hospitality and NYC to Charleston, South Carolina, Erin Miller and Matthew Conway detail their career moves over the past two years
