Somms Spill on Nights from Hell
Sommeliers from around the country recall their worst—and funniest—experiences working on the floor
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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
Pairing Wine and Sake with Sushi
How Chris Melton, beverage director for Hai Hospitality, chooses pairings for Uchi Austin’s sushi-centric cuisine
Vegetarian Somms Share Tips for Pairing Wines with Meat
Pairing wine with animal protein can be tricky when you don’t eat meat—vegetarian somms weigh in on how they do it
