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.
Enhance profitability in wine programs through effective cost-control measures without compromising on quality, customer experience, or sustainability.
Those planning to open a wine bar or already doing so should consider an adaptable business model that has specific objectives and may target specific markets.
Every sommelier should have an intimate knowledge of tannins in wine and other drinks like tea and coffee. This will help you recommend the perfect wine for particular guests, & speaking about taste in coffee may help you upsell.
Samantha McCrimmon shares her journey as a Wine Director and Sommelier and spills the tea on how she created and currently leads a successful wine program.