Ready to Stop Bartending? Here’s How to Prepare for Your Next Role
From networking strategies to skill building, industry leaders and former bartenders share practical steps for a smooth transition away from bartending
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Tens of thousands of flashcards and a network of supportive fellow candidates helped David Reuss, MS, become the sole candidate to pass this year’s grueling Master Sommelier exam
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As Vintus marks its 20th anniversary, founder Michael Quinttus reflects on scaling up a wine import company and the importance of building out a solid distribution network
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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
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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?
How the Newest Master Sommelier Passed the Test
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
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How This Sales Manager Transformed a Passion for German Wine Into a Career
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
How This Sommelier Pairs Rare Wines from Saga’s Cellar
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
Devising a New Wine List With Alisha Blackwell-Calvert
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These New Master Sommeliers Share How They Aced the Exam
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Spearheading a Game-Changing Whiskey Marketing Campaign
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
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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
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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
