The Sommeliers Choice Awards proudly welcomes Heather Durham-Birley, Kat Hawkins, and Greg Spalding to its 2026 judging panel — a trio of accomplished wine professionals who bring education, leadership, and service excellence to the competition.
Charlie Leary interviews Master Sommelier Ron Edwards of the major fine wine import & distributor Winebow about the company, his job & accomplishments within the fine wine sphere.
The global wine counterfeiting market is estimated to be a whopping 65-billion-dollar industry. Here are some tips to validate the legitimacy of wines before your purchase.
Whether it is finding time in a busy schedule for tasting appointments and meetings with suppliers, or finding new ways to maximize the profitability of a restaurant's wine list, there is a lot that goes into being a successful sommelier.