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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Regional Exploration
Traversing Chile and Argentina
Explore the geography that affects the nuances of Argentina and Chile’s wine regions with SommCon, The SOMM Journal, and Tasting Panel Magazine.
Icons of California
Hear directly from winemakers and proprietors of unique California properties.
Iconic Wine Regions of Italy
Learn not only what makes Italy an iconic place for wine, but what distinguishes each province, region, village, and hillside from the others.
Education and Training
How To: Elevate Your Wine Program Without a Floor Somm
Certified Cicerone and Sommelier, Jeff Josenhans offers tips and advice to elevate your wine program without a floor somm.
Unheard Voices in Wine: Part 1
This two-part series will discuss issues relating to black professionals in the wine industry and how allies can help create a more diverse and inclusive environment moving forward.
Cava’s Aging Requirements Explained
The length of time spent in the bottle after fermentation defines the four categories that Cava is labeled under: Traditional, Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Cava de Paraje Calificado.
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Three Reasons to Celebrate German Riesling with Wines of Germany
German Riesling has long been among the world’s most celebrated and sought-after wines, and for good reason.
Orvieto DOC: Home to one of the Greatest White Wines of Italy
Umbria is one of the most picturesque areas in all of Central Italy and home to one of the greatest white wines of Italy: Orvieto DOC.
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal Launches Spirits Education Webinar Series
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal introduces a spirits webinar series featuring today’s leading producers and distillers.
Dynamic Provence: Terroir Through Rosé Colored Glasses
At the forefront of research and development for promoting diversity in its wines, Vins de Provence rosé has risen in popularity.
Take Your Wine Education to New Heights at SommCon Spring 2021 Virtual Summit
We are excited to announce the spring SommCon Virtual Summit which will take place March 22-24, 2021.
SommCon Launches On-Demand Wine Education with SommGo
SommGo by SommCon is a subscription service and e-learning platform that provides wine, beer, and spirits education on-demand.
Beyond Tempranillo: Exciting Reds from Spain’s Lesser-Known Varieties
There’s a whole universe of unique native grapes waiting to be explored in Spain’s often overlooked subregions and terroirs.
10 German Grape Varieties Every Somm Should Know
With over 140 varietals ranging from Acolon to Zweigeltrebe, here are 10 German grape varieties every somm should know.
Brunello Harvest Live at Castello Banfi
Join us for an educational webinar at Castello Banfi in Montalcino and a rare preview of what we’ll be able to taste upon release in 2025.
