Over 100 sommeliers are set to gather at the New York Metropolitan Pavilion to taste the Top 100 on-premise wines of the year, and other wine brands from across the globe.

Jeremy Shanker, Corporate Wine Director at MINA Group, rose from server assistant to sommelier, now overseeing 30 restaurants, focusing on profitability, guest demographics, and mentorship amidst industry challenges, emphasizing wine program success.

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