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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
How to Build Profitable Wine Packages for Private Events
From tiered options to multi-course wine pairings, somms discuss how to boost revenue
How a Harvest Internship Can Benefit Your Career
Somms discuss setting up stages and what they learned working in the vineyard and cellar
What a NYC Somm Learned Working Harvest in Burgundy
Nicolas Capron-Manieux reflects on his stage at Domaine Hubert Lamy—and its test of his endurance
Belinda Chang Blazes a New Trail
How the mentor, manager, and marketer has set a new standard for wine events
10 Somms with Style—What They Wear and Why
Fashion-forward wine professionals share their tips on dressing for the job
The Management Genius of Andy Fortgang
The prodigal New York somm turned Portland restaurateur has helped shape the careers of wine professionals on both coasts