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How to Become a Better Blind-Taster
Thomas Pastuszak goes for another round of the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge—and shares his tasting tactics
The Bottle That Changed My Life
Somms and beverage directors share their most revelatory wine moments
The Many Lives of Alpana Singh
From determined college dropout to Master Sommelier, television personality, and restaurant owner, Chicago’s celeb somm has done it all
Blind-Tasting Tips from Candace Olsen
A second-career certified somm takes the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters challenge
Blind-Tasting Tips from Thomas Pastuszak
The Nomad wine director puts his blind-tasting superpowers to the test
5 Strategies for Selling Dessert Wines
Wine directors and retailers weigh in on increasing revenue and enhancing guest experiences with after-dinner sips
Studying Wine Science in Paradise
Eschewing popular domestic programs, an American somm heads down under
The Unstoppable Daniel Johnnes
The Burgundy-obsessed wine impresario helped shape a generation of wine professionals—and is doubling down with a new festival
Making the Case for Restaurants as Third Spaces
Beyond offering food and drinks, restaurants can serve as important cultural hubs
11 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy Working in the Drinks Industry
With challenging schedules and ever-present excesses, the need to maintain mental and physical balance is imperative
How Dustin Wilson’s Restaurant Roles Set Him Up for Success as a Retailer
Calling on his customer service experience and industry connections were just the first step
Getting to Know the Tintore di Tramonti Grape
Sommelier Shelley Lindgren explores Campania’s long-forgotten variety
5 Healthy Eating Tips for Sales Reps on the Road
How a somm turned industry rep sticks with a meal plan while working her territory
Somms Spill on Nights from Hell
Sommeliers from around the country recall their worst—and funniest—experiences working on the floor
The State of Gender Bias on the Floor
A look at how female somms, wine directors, and restaurateurs are treated differently from their male counterparts–and how to change the paradigm
Under the Influence of Larry Stone
Peers and protégés reflect on how the wine virtuoso’s keen intellect and generous spirit impacted their careers
What Happens When a Somm Takes a Break from Drinking?
Victoria James, the beverage director of New York’s Cote, takes a monthlong hiatus—and is surprised by the fallout
How a Newly Minted Master Sommelier Sells Wines
Jackson Rohrbaugh at Seattle’s Canlis on the importance of listening and observing on the floor
Challenging Customers to Try New Wines
How Melissa Davis, beverage director of Staplehouse in Atlanta, builds trust and sells adventurous bottles
Courtney Olson Spotlights California Whites at Coi
The wine director at San Francisco’s newest three-star Michelin restaurant on why she promotes wines from her home state
Skurnik’s Mariel Wega on Transitioning from Somm to Sales Lead
How working the floor at a.kitchen+bar in Philadelphia helped bolster her wine sales career
How 6 New Master Sommeliers Made the Cut
Fresh from the exam, several MS’s share their stories and advice
Six Degrees of Rajat Parr
How the wine director turned winemaker became one of the industry’s most influential figures, as told by the people whose careers he helped launch
