Interviews

Grow Your Restaurant Wine Sales with Jeremy Shanker, MS, Corporate Wine Director at MINA Group

21/02/2024 | Jeremy Shanker, Corporate Wine Director at MINA Group, rose from server assistant to sommelier, now overseeing 30 restaurants, focusing on profitability, guest demographics, and mentorship amidst industry challenges, emphasizing wine program success.

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: David Keck, MS

16/02/2024 | David Keck, MS, heads the wine program, combining his musical background with sommelier competence. He prioritizes hospitality by ensuring guest happiness, staff training, and profitability. Check out the complete interview below.

Interviews

Orchestrating Success: Strategic Insights from Jennifer Knott on Beverage Programs in Hospitality

13/02/2024 | Q&A with Jennifer Knott, Director of Beverage for Levy at Chicago Symphony Orchestra on how to run a successful business.

Interviews

Grow your restaurant wine sales with Hristian ILIEV, Head Sommelier of ARIA Resort & Casino

12/02/2024 | Join Hristian ILIEV, Head Sommelier of Carbone Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino, on an informative tour through wine sales growth. Explore his skills, which ranges from Bulgarian winemaking to developing successful wine programs.

Interviews

Discovering the Art of Sustainable Elegance with Château d'Esclans' Paul Chevalier

31/01/2024 | Exploring the Future of Rosé, Sustainability Initiatives, and Premiumization Strategies

Interviews

What Would Rachael Lowe do if she worked at your restaurant?

30/01/2024 | Hear from Rachael Lowe on the Tactics and proven methods of how to run a successful business.

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Tiffany Tobey

10/12/2023 | Meet Tiffany Tobey: Wine Enthusiast, Certified Sommelier, Hospitality Maven, and Industry Influencer. Explore her journey from Texas Tech to crafting award-winning wine programs and her role in the exciting world of SOMM TV.

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Elizabeth Dames

01/11/2023 | Exploring the World of Wine with Elizabeth Dames: Get to Know Insights, Tips, and More From a Dedicated Wine Director on Her Path to Becoming a Master Sommelier.

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Lee Maher Salzman

17/10/2023 | Lee Maher Salzman: Crafting Memorable Wine Experiences with Kindness, Knowledge, and Dedication to Service.

Interviews

Know Your Sommeliers: Christopher St. James

17/10/2023 | Christopher St. James: Crafting Memorable Wine Experiences with a Mountain Boy's Heart and a Quest for Endless Wine Knowledge.