Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Carleigh Connelly

20/09/2023 | Exploring the World of Wine and Culinary Passion with Carleigh Connelly

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers : Francesco Angiolini

19/09/2023 | Meet Francesco Angiolini, who is an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in Chicago and a Sommeliers Choice Awards Judge

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Toshio Ueno

18/09/2023 | With his passion and expertise in Sake, Shochu, and Wine, Toshio aims to further promote Japanese food and Sake cultures to new, international audiences

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.

Insights

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

News

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

Insights

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

Insights

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

Insights

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