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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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
The New Financials of Running a Restaurant Wine Program
Taking an operational look at developing a profitable on-premise wine program in a transformed environment
The Rise of the Non-Alcoholic Pairing Menu
Carefully crafted zero-proof pairings at fine-dining restaurants around the world are proving to offer much more than a substitute for wine
How Bars Can Craft More Appealing—Yet Profitable—Cocktail Presentations
Perfect presentation is more than great garnishes, and with the right tools it can be sustainable and cost-effective, too
U.S. Buyers Are Making a Case for Single Malt Irish Whiskey
How retailers and bars are finding ways to capitalize on this quickly growing category
Rebuilding Your Restaurant’s Wine Program
To minimize purchasing spend and energy, beverage directors are streamlining programs, rethinking pricing, and taking advantage of deep deals
How Cash-Strapped Restaurants Can Turn Their Wine Cellars into Profit
Pros’ best advice for strategizing high-end wine sales during a downturn
How to Profitably Turn Over Old Stock
From offering holiday specials to training bartenders to hand-sell bottles, wine buyers share their best strategies for closing out inventory
Restaurateurs on How to Foster Inclusivity in the Workplace
At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Marcus Samuelsson, Nina Compton, and others discussed tactics for advancing inclusion and equality in restaurants
How to Source Back-Vintage Wines for a List
Wine professionals share advice on finding and purchasing aged wines for restaurant programs
Why Restaurant Groups Are Adding Wine Bars to Their Portfolios
Growing consumer interest in wine experiences and higher margin sales potential are just two factors driving the trend
