The Reign of Fred Dame
The founder of the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas created a career path for stateside wine pros; in doing so, he elevated American dining for everyone
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How 8 New Master Sommeliers Earned Their Pin
Newly minted MSs—some for the second time—share their mental strategies for conquering the famously difficult exam
Pushing Ahead as a Wheelchair Sommelier
Mirko Pastorelli aspires to work a restaurant floor and create more awareness around disabilities in the hospitality industry—here’s his story
Dustin Wilson on Taking Risks and Growing a Bicoastal Retail Operation
The Master Somm shares tips on building a brand, hiring staff, and coordinating product across state lines
The Pay It Forward Philosophy of Laura Maniec Fiorvanti
How the mold-breaking Master Somm educates and empowers a new generation of somms—at her Corkbuzz wine bars and beyond
Curating a Wine List for a Vegan Restaurant in Brooklyn
How consulting sommelier Daniel Beedle selected bottles for Sans’s plant-based menu
How Victoria James Dreams Big—and Makes it Happen
The Cote beverage director isn’t afraid to take on new challenges—from writing books to launching new restaurants
6 Master Sommeliers Regain Titles After Exam Invalidation
After a cheating scandal stripped 23 new MSs of their titles, six have regained them in a December retest
15 Top-Selling Sparklers for the Holiday Season
Buyers discuss the sparkling wines that they expect to fly off their lists and shelves this holiday season
How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Holiday Crush
Somms and bartenders share their tips for getting through the busiest season of the year
Joe Campanale on Working as a Winemaker-Restaurateur
Making wine allows the founder of Fausto restaurant in Brooklyn to take the Italian wine and food experience full-circle
How Hard Do Sommeliers Hustle?
Victoria James asks 52 wine professionals to weigh in on the physical activity their jobs require—then compares it across industries