Women to Watch: Robin McBride (McBride Sisters Wine Company) and Marian Leitner-Waldman (Archer Roose Wines) Join Roster for Women in Craft Forum During SommCon
SommCon Announces Roster for Women in Craft Forum
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Mastering the Language of Languedoc
The tide of rosé wine coming into the U.S. continues to rise, with France and specifically Provence being major contributors.
The Vinho Verde of Today
Ask most wine drinkers the first thing that comes to their mind when they hear the words “Vinho Verde”, and you’ll likely get “spritzy” and “young.”
Exploring the Medoc Region
Mary Dardenne, Wine Tourism Specialist, explores the rich history, tradition, and innovation of the Medoc region.
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Of Tropes and Traps
Los Angeles panel lays the groundwork for – and discovers the pitfalls of – blind tasting.
Are Short Wine Lists Truly Back in Style?
Randy Caparoso, The Somm Journal “Water, water, everywhere,” wrote Coleridge, “nor any drop to drink.” That’s how I’ve always felt about the palatability of big wine lists—in my book, anything over 150 selections. Way back in the late 1970s I read about Kevin Zraly, who said, “Eighty percent of our wine sales always came from…
Full Disclosure: Additives in Wine
Why is wine so different from other consumer goods? Why isn’t wine held to the same requirements to which other packaged goods must adhere? There are two sides to this argument.
Atmosphere Engineer
Woody van Horn | General Manager, Bracero Cocina de Raiz As we look at our field of work, one of the duties that sets sommeliers apart from the rest of the wine industry is the act of service, which goes hand-in-hand with hospitality. I would raise the point that a strong element of service is in…
Finding Opportunities Starts with Marketing Yourself Online
You could have an encyclopedic knowledge of wine to make your guests feel at ease, but if you aren’t marketing yourself, opportunities could pass you by.
Passion or Glory: The Role of the Sommelier
Over the last 10 years there has been a real increase with Sommeliers/ Wine Directors and Beverage Managers that now have a specialized job. I have been fortunate enough to hold all three of these positions.
