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How To Operate As A Top Sommelier and Wine Director

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08/09/2022 Going live from Mountain View, California, Paul Carayas, Wine Director and Sommelier for Michelin-star restaurant 'Chez TJ' shares insights on how to become a better sommelier and optimize wine sales.

This is the first episode in the series 'Inside The Drinks Business': A new series launched by Beverage Trade Network in which we bring you actual insights, real case studies and tips on how to operate your establishment successfully.

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This episode is with Paul Carayas, Wine Director and Sommelier for Michelin-star restaurant 'Chez TJ' in Mountain View, California, and Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network (Organizer of Sommeliers Choice Awards). Chez TJ, One MICHELIN Star offers contemporary French cuisine in the form of one tasting menu, a combination of global and local ingredients.

Discover the top wines recommended for restaurants, wine lists, and by-the-glass programs by leading sommeliers, wine directors, and hospitality buyers. Explore the award-winning wines recognized for quality, value, and real-world restaurant appeal at the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards.