VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. The Most Underrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Muscadet Vermentino Wine made from the native grapes of Portugal Pinot Gris Chenin Blanc from the U.S. Rosé Champagne!

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalition , Wine Coalition , and the Snail of Approval program, as well as hospitality-focused projects dedicated to supporting eduction, wellness, community-building, and innovation.

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Spiritz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has introduced its official membership program, aimed at uniting professionals and enthusiasts while promoting excellence in the evolving beverage industry. Professional sommeliers will benefit from certifications, masterclasses, and access to international competitions.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Last Word Hospitality , L.A. Sebastian Zutant, sommelier and co-founder, Primrose , Washington, D.C. “I Anything viciously crisp and dry. The wine is simply delicious!”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Seeking affordable yet overachieving Chardonnay, we reached out to sommeliers. And for those seeking bottles beyond France, budget-friendly wines from California, Oregon, Germany and Italy also made appearances in these sommeliers’ recommendations. There’s even a canned Chardonnay that’s an ideal sidekick for a picnic.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Wonderland , a modern Sichuan gastrobar from the hospitality group behind Midtown’s CHILI, has opened in the heart of the East Village. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years; I started as a part-timer in high school, working as a sushi helper, busser, runner, server, bartender and floor manager.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

The most underrated supermarket wines, according to sommeliers: Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza Hugel Gentil Alsace Blend Louis M. Molly Wismeier, co-owner and sommelier, MaMou , New Orleans “People love to hate on supermarket wines, but there are so many tasty wines available. Bobby Snyder, head sommelier, Yingtao , NYC “Boxed wine!

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nikki McCutcheon, Senior Beverage Director of Silver Lining Lounge in New York City, began her journey in hospitality at a family-owned restaurant in upstate New York at the young age of 15. McCutcheon realized that she was intrigued more by the world of hospitality than her studies. John’s University.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Danya Degen, general manager and sommelier, Méli Wine & Mezze , Washington, D.C. Todd Johnston, beverage director and sommelier, Marsh House , Nashville “Head to Spain for white wines that are opulent, complex, and unique. Here, your best bets for getting your money’s worth on white wine. “I buy as much aligoté as possible.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Emmeline Zhao, partner and sommelier, Figure Eight and Cora , NYC “Land of Saints is made by winemaker Angela Osborne from the Santa Barbara wine region. Ross Cohen, head sommelier, Time and Tide , NYC “I often enjoy Merlot blended with other grape varieties, so look to regions like Bordeaux for great classic examples.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. President of Nourrie Cuisine, a boutique catering and hospitality consulting company and Secretary of the Baltimore USBG. Owner and operator The Bourbon Bohemian Spirits Edutainment Experience Company. Elena Johnson Washington D.C.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Image: Liquid & Larder) The hospitality group behind Bistecca, The Gidley, Alfies, and The Rover has unveiled its new hotspot: Bar Julius. Operating from early morning until late.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It was moderated by Steven Huddleston, a beverage professional with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The panelists offered their suggestions for three different “adventures,” each outlining a scenario that one might encounter while working in bar management.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The categories they were tasked with adjudicating ranged from individual excellence to corporate leadership, product debuts, and standout performances in the hospitality, travel retail and alcoholic beverage industries. Hospitality Industry Categories In the hospitality segment, the categories were equally prestigious.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When Hawaii native Chuck Furuya passed the rigorous Master Sommelier exam in 1989, he was only the tenth American to do so (strangely, he shared the small island state with four fellow sommeliers during the beginning of his career). Hawaii seems to have its own brand of warm hospitality. I believe hospitality is also a culture.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) is set to revolutionise the country’s beverage industry by focusing on raising standards in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and also educate and offer top Indian talent a platform to showcase their skills and qualify for regional and global competitions.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To see the lesser-known sides of Napa Valley, we asked sommeliers to share the Napa producers, grapes, and bottles that they think are underrated. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J. Vito Pasquale, advanced sommelier, Selanne Steak Tavern , Laguna Beach, Calif. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Over just two years in the industry, the graphic designer-turned-sommelier has held positions at some of New York City’s top restaurants and won over a broad audience of wine lovers with her relatable videos on Instagram and TikTok — and she’s just getting started. That’s where I really could establish my base of classic French wine.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Brian Lillie, vice president of hospitality operations and distribution, Chateau Chantal Winery , Traverse City, Mich. Abraham Valdez, sommelier, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort , Cancun, Mexico “If I had a nickel for everytime I heard ‘Can I have a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc?’ or ‘Do you have Sancerre?’

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

Hospitality Action celebrated the triumphant return of their much-loved Back to the Floor event last week, raising an astonishing £258,643 for the charity. Mark Lewis, Chief Executive at Hospitality Action, said: “This has proven to be the most successful fundraising event in Hospitality Action’s 187-year history.

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VinePair

APRIL 24, 2024

That’s why we reached out to wine professionals, from sommeliers to beverage directors, to ask them which wine regions they’re most drawn to right now when it comes to value. Terence Lewis, beverage director, Safran Turney Hospitality , Philadelphia “If I could feasibly say all of South America I would, but that is too vague.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As the hospitality industry reopened after the pandemic, so many establishments shifted to this type of reservation model: Book ahead of time and give us your card to leave on file. Zach is reading: Has the Title Master Sommelier Become a Paradox? Tune in for more.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Kristin Courville, sommelier, The Bazaar By José Andrés in New York Kristin Courville WINE: Dominio del Challao Angelita 2020 from Rioja, Spain ($24 a glass) WHY: I love this wine because it shows the true elegance that Spanish wines are capable of. Madeline Maldonado, lead sommelier, Mercado Little Spain in New York.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also has a Wine, Beverage and Hospitality concentration in its Bachelor’s program, which has sent dozens of graduates specializing in beverage operations out into the industry. You might expect the world’s premier culinary college to have great restaurants, and Culinary Institute of America does not disappoint. 5-Day program every winter.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From retail, to restaurant manager and sommelier, to wine director, winemaker, and more, she’s pretty much done it all. Having decided to pivot to hospitality, she knew she needed clear direction in her professional life to continue climbing the ladder. This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Conceptualized and founded by former Master Sommelier Richard Betts and entrepreneur Joe Marchese , Komos combines artistry in tequila-making with inspiration from Betts’ wine-making background. Komos introduces Añejo Reserva, the latest addition to the brand. Round, soft and mellow perfume with oak toast notes.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

That’s why we created a space where you can come to experience the best of Latin American food, spirits, flavor, music and hospitality,” Parks says. “We The bottle service is an experience resembling that of a sommelier, with tableside preparation of assorted seasonal fruits, agua frescas and house-made pairing salts.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Hey there, fellow cocktail lovers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality staff! We’re super excited to announce the addition of a couple new bar items & color lines to our ever-expanding lineup of bar accessories.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? Up unto this point, the sommelier team at Michael’s has actively collaborated with a new wine producer each month to host a Wine Dinner, where we pair the guest brand’s best bottles with a five-course meal prepared by our executive chef to highlight the notes and varieties.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The organization’s mission statement proudly boasts that the festival was created to “celebrate, educate, enrich, and promote the Lowcountry’s diverse culinary + hospitality community through world-class experiences.”

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, an oak-paneled cellar space showcases a collection of The Macallan whiskies and sherries by El Celler de Can Roca’s sommelier, Josep Roca. In the center of the room is the kitchen, offering guests a view into the culinary process.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

At Sanjh, we value both technique and hospitality. ” —Daniel Beedle, certified sommelier and director of operations, Kimpton The Forum Hotel , Charlottesville, Va. In the process, some of the craft and connection behind the bar experience can get lost. The hate comes from a place of outdated stigma, not science or taste.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Beginning his career as a sommelier at Petersham Nurseries Café in 2013, Mattia’s passion for wine communication led him to become a renowned wine writer and the creator of the ‘ Looking Into Wine ’ podcast. She is multilingual and passionate about wine education, aspiring to be one of the leading female sommeliers.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage, mixologist, and sommelier, Bernardus Lodge & Spa , Carmel Valley, Calif. “In Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operating manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif. “I’d Especially with fall coming, the Boulevardier gives you a cozy warmth from its glass.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Canada, and Mexico) makes the event much more accessible for those who might not have the opportunity to travel abroad easily, says Serena Harkey, wine and spirits director of California-based Vine Hospitality. Hosting Vinitaly in Chicago (a strategic choice from organizers due to easy connections throughout the U.S.,

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Casa Esquina 79 Elliott Street, Balmain NSW casaesquina.au Photography by Steven Woodburn. Complementing the fare is a thoughtfully curated drinks menu.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Key highlights include the revitalised masterclass schedule, the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) results ceremony, The Great Imbibe Live Shake Off competition and the new much-anticipated Campo de Agave theatre, an oasis of agave plant-based spirits masterclasses hosted by Club Cantina.

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