Erika Benfield credits the 2023 SommCon scholarship with opening numerous doors, fostering invaluable connections, and providing the essential knowledge that has significantly contributed to the success of her new wine shop, Frederick’s Wine Room, in Florida.
Laura Algieri’s journey at SommCon 2023 was an extraordinary odyssey that transformed her burgeoning career in the wine industry.
Mentorship is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth, and beyond having a positive impact on others, it’s also personally fulfilling.
It feels good to invest in yourself doing what you love and to be given an opportunity to become great at it.
A message of hope: Sommelier Chiara Shannon explores how people, place, and purpose are at the core of sustainability in wine.
Matthew Kaner talks Dry January and how it’s a huge opportunity to get in front of new customers and capitalize on marketing that can create a snowball of momentum big enough to permeate the culture in a lasting way.
Master Sommelier Will Costello says non-alcoholic is coming, and in a big way. The way to get ahead of this trend is to fully embrace it.
The importance of Burgundy in wine education and the testimonials of experts quickly inspire a deep desire to experience these great wines.
Randy Caparoso discusses six rules of thumb for successful restaurant wine programs that will always keep you on the straight and narrow, wherever you may be.
Maurice DiMarino | Certified Sommelier and Certified Cicerone The beverage industry has changed dramatically and gets more complex each year. Sommeliers who went through testing 20 years ago had a very different experience than those testing today. It has forced young sommeliers to look past France and Italy and discover wines from Croatia, Brazil, and…