Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Jon McDaniel

12/09/2023 | Jon McDaniel is one of the most recognized wine educators and professionals in America. He was Food + Wine Magazine's Sommelier of the Year. Here's a Q and A to learn more about him.

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Determining the Strength of Wine Brands: Best Practices for Brand Managers

11/09/2023 | For sommeliers, understanding the dynamics that define strong wine brands is essential to curating exceptional wine lists and guiding patrons toward memorable experiences

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Meet Sommeliers Choice Awards at the Wine Rival, Chicago On October 15, 2023

08/09/2023 | Get ready for an unparalleled experience as Wine Rival and say hello to the Sommeliers Choice Awards team on October 15 in Chicago

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The Unveiling: Emerging Wine Regions Poised to Redefine Consumer’s Palates

07/09/2023 | Uruguay, China, India, Portugal, and Lebanon are but a few examples of exciting emerging wine regions, each with its own story to tell and flavors to savor

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Yeast Lees in Wine Maturation: What Sommeliers Need to Know

31/08/2023 | As a sommelier, your passion lies in the intricate world of wines, where every nuance and detail contributes to the overall sensory experience

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Reducing Post-Fermentation (SO2) Additions in Quality Wine: Exploring Options & Implications

21/08/2023 | Winemakers explore alternatives to reduce Sulfur dioxide: sustainable vineyards, sanitation, selective yeast, oxygen control, and microbial stabilization

Interviews

Yunice Emir: Marketing with Impact at Moët Hennessy

17/08/2023 | Yunice Emir heads Experiential Relationships and Corporate Communications at Moët Hennessy, North America and she does it with flair and a sense of social responsibility

Interviews

In Conversation with Chicago’s Leading Sommelier: Jon McDaniel

16/08/2023 | His passion for the wine industry reflects in the beverage programs he creates for his company Second City Soil

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Winemaker Dinners: How To Leverage At Your Restaurant Customers

10/08/2023 | Here are some steps that winemakers can follow to host successful wine dinners in restaurants.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Wine Producers in California: A Long-Term Outlook

01/08/2023 | California's wine industry faces challenges from climate change and labor shortages but can thrive with sustainability, innovation, and wine tourism