The Institute of Masters of Wine clearly realizes the importance of on-premise sales to the wine industry’s continued vitality. We examine how MW candidates might have answered a theory question on the 2024 MW exam.
Editor Charlie Leary reviews the evidence about a current boom in independent wine bars. The trend reveals important lessons for restaurant owners, sommeliers, and F&B directors.
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.
Toshio Ueno, 'The Sake Samurai,' joins 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards as a judge. Popular for promoting Japanese culture, his expertise adds prestige to our judges' panel.