Operations and Management

Alternative Paths to Wine Education for Sommeliers and the Wine Trade

Learning about wine is a never-ending process.

Interviews

10 Questions With Lindsey Fern, Sole Female Wine Director of Three-Star Michelin Restaurant in US.

Lindsey Fern, Director of Wine For The Inn At Little Washington, talks about her role as a wine director, the challenges she initially faced & shares tips on how restaurants can market wines to drive wine sales.

Insights

Panama Coffee: A Primer for Sommeliers

Wine writer Charlie Leary, who lives in Panama and used to run the Inn at Coyote Mountain in Costa Rica, provides a sommelier-oriented introduction to some of the best coffees in the world.

Food & Wine

Wine Bar Start-up Essentials

What exactly is a wine bar? Anyone considering entering this business segment should carefully consider that question.

Interviews

How to Choose Good Sommeliers: Some Interesting Questions!

While having an insightful wine conversation, Ronan shares how to choose a good sommelier. It’s important to have the right attitude along with all the knowledge about vintage and classic things about wine.

Insights

Q&A With The Youngest Master Sommelier, Toru Takamatsu

In the interview below, Toru Takamatsu talks about his journey to becoming the world’s youngest Master Sommelier, & his goals, and shares a piece of advice for MS exam aspirants.

Insights

Top 10 TikTok Wine Influencers to Look Out For!

TikTok is taking the wine industry by storm! Have a look at these TikTok creators who are creating a wine-loving community for the young generation.

Insights

Upsell your Wine Sale at your Restaurant!

Increase your wine sale in your restaurant by understanding your guests and offering them a memorable experience.

Insights

Don’t Ignore Your Wine Glasses!

To appreciate the true characteristics of wine, we need an ideal glass that elevates the aromas and flavors of this simple yet complex grape juice.

Insights

Wine Books We Recommend For Every Aspiring Sommelier

From different wine regions of the world to a wide variety of grapes grown in these regions and the wines made from them, these books are the access to your never-ending wine knowledge.

Insights

Wine Lists for Sommeliers: Selection, Layout and Design, and Number of Wines

Restaurant patrons increasingly seek out diversity and exciting new wines from up-and-coming wine regions or from innovative winemakers.

Operations and Management

Wine Promotions and Merchandising: Programs, Rollout, Profitability and Guest Satisfaction

With the right approach, customers are much more likely to upgrade to a higher-priced wine or order an additional bottle with every meal.