AAPI Drinks Innovators
These twelve leaders are shaping the beverage alcohol industry while trailblazing more opportunities for AAPI professionals
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Inside the Career and Cross-Country Moves of 4 Top Somms
Speaking with Josh Nadel, MS, Jack Mason, MS, Sally Stewart, and Steven Washuta about cross-country moves and career changes during the pandemic
Tracking the Career Transitions of 3 Top Somms
Catching up with Cristie Norman, Rebecca Flynn, and Harry Ballmann about their pandemic-influenced job moves
New Year’s Resolutions from Industry Leaders
Drinks professionals share their 2021 goals—and how they plan to achieve them
Seven Drinks Pros Launch Side Gigs in the Health Space
How forward-thinking industry veterans are bringing wellness—from a health podcast to mindfulness training, yoga, and gardening therapy—to the forefront
One Sommelier’s Mission to Elevate Korean Spirits
Kyungmoon Kim launches KMS Imports, a first-of-its-kind premium portfolio that reclaims Korea’s ancient brewing and distilling traditions
The Zimbabwean Somm Reimagining South Africa’s Wine Industry
How Tinashe Nyamudoka is creating a new model for a Black-owned wine brand in a country fraught with inequality
Black Drinks Innovators
Ten rising stars charting creative new paths—and pushing for inclusivity—in the world of wine, beer, and spirits
San Francisco’s Alfie Spears Makes the Grade in Advanced Mixology
Alfie Spears of San Francisco’s Trick Dog shares his unconventional cocktail development process and a recipe for his latest gin-based concoction
Victoria James Tells Her Story
A Q&A with NYC’s Cote restaurant sommelier about her powerful new memoir, Wine Girl
Rebecca Flynn on the Transition from Beer to Wine
The Eleven Madison Park sommelier discusses how her background in beer has informed her work in wine
Unveiling the Master Sommelier Exam Cheating Scandal Fallout
Delve into the aftermath of the 2018 scandal as candidates and Master Sommeliers advocate for reform
5 Rising Stars in Seattle
These talented drinks professionals are shaking up the scene in the Emerald City
At the Frontier of Winemaking, a New Talent Leads the Way
In Mexico’s Baja region, the Bordeaux-trained winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda crafts wines that establish her homeland as vital to the global culinary stage
Creating Wine Grapes that Can Withstand Climate Change
France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research has developed new, disease-resistant varieties that allow growers to adapt to environmental challenges
Forging a Multicultural Future for American Beer
The owners of San Diego’s Border X Brewing use their Mexican heritage to bring diversity to their beers and taprooms
Reimagining Equity in the Hospitality Industry
Activist Ashtin Berry promotes conversations about race, gender, and other politically charged topics to help the industry identify its biases and create more inclusive spaces
Bringing Wellness to the International Wine Community
With the platform A Balanced Glass, Rebecca Hopkins and Cathy Huyghe are building a professional community that prioritizes self-care
Crafting the Future of the American Cider Industry
In her capacity as head of the U.S. Association of Cider Makers, Michelle McGrath is helping define what American cider is—and what it can be
The Mezcalistas Founders Built a Community for the Agave Spirit
Susan Coss and Max Garrone helped fuel the mezcal revolution by promoting the spirit through a publication, an educational platform, and consumer events
Spearheading a Global Initiative to Fight Climate Change
The Jackson and Torres families have joined forces to launch International Wineries for Climate Action, a powerful new protocol for sustainability
Pioneering a New Age of Tropical Cocktails
How the beverage director Shannon Mustipher is challenging everything you know about cane spirits and tiki culture
Origin Malt is Igniting a Seed-to-Sip Beer Revolution
How the Ohio-based malt house aims to bring barley production back to the Midwest
Diageo’s Game-Changing Policy for Working Parents
The global beverage company sees its inclusive parental leave policy as a necessary step toward gender parity
