Educating Sommeliers Worldwide.
By Beverage Trade Network
Operations and Management
How Top Restaurants Choose Wines For Their Wine Lists
Explore the practical decisions behind leading restaurant wine lists, including pricing, pairing, supply, staff confidence, and customer value expectations.
Insights
The Next Evolution of Wine Education: Why Commercial Intelligence Matters
The modern sommelier needs more than wine knowledge—they need the commercial skills to help wines succeed in the marketplace.
Food & Wine
Mastering the Pairing: South African Wines and Global Cuisines
Discover how South African wines can elevate your culinary experiences with perfect pairings across diverse global cuisines.
Interviews
How Restaurants Can Grow Beverage Sales Without Compromising Hospitality
Jesse Hiney, Regional Director of Operations for Roka Akor Chicagoland, shares practical strategies for building profitable beverage programs through stronger systems, staff training, approachable menus, and confident service.
Insights
The New Geography Of Fine Wine Demand
As demand for fine wine shifts eastward, emerging markets are transforming global strategies, luxury positioning, distribution models, and consumer engagement.
Operations and Management
Restaurants Need More Moments, Not Just Menus
A recent experience reminded me that in today’s hospitality world, memorable experiences may matter just as much as memorable food.
Insights
The Sommelier’s Role In The NoLo Movement
The no and low-alcohol trend is reshaping beverage programs, with sommeliers evolving into inclusive curators of flavor, wellness, and innovation.
Interviews
The Strategy Behind Luxury Hospitality with Pesqueira Global
Emanuel Pesqueira shares his thoughts on balancing sustainability with indulgence, and how hospitality professionals can create seamless, transformative luxury environments
