Over the course of two powerful days, buyers and sommeliers from across the East Coast gathered to connect, learn, taste, and tackle the questions shaping the future of the industry.
More than a conference. Jesse Rodriguez on why events that foster mentorship, peer-to-peer dialogue, and shared learning are more essential now than ever before – events like SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo.
Registration is officially open for the 2025 SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, returning to San Diego September 7–9, 2025!
SommCon Announces Roster for Women in Craft Forum
Twenty-Two Wine & Spirits Professionals and Up-And-Comers Awarded Emerging Leaders and Professional Merit Scholarships
SommCon welcomes alcohol beverage buyers to San Diego for new Hosted Buyer program during fall conference and beverage expo.
The agenda is now available for SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, October 5-7, 2024 at the Town & Country Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA.
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.
The Tasting Panel Magazine goes behind the scenes with the managers, owners, and operators representing the country’s top tasting rooms and the brands behind them. We sat down for a Q&A with Tasting Room Manager, John Morris at Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles.