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Producer Profiles

How Three Sticks Elevates Sonoma’s Most Iconic Vineyards

03/12/2025 By being fully estate-grown, the winery safeguards quality, preserves heritage, and delivers Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that speak with clarity, precision, and provenance

Producer Profiles

Terragena Aligns with the 58% of Young U.S. Wine Consumers Seeking Sustainable and Authentic Brands

21/11/2025 Understanding the impact of consumer values on wine production and the shift towards sustainability and authenticity.

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Tasting Notes Decoded: Understanding Judges' Comments on Top Wines

19/11/2025 Unlock the secrets behind judges' tasting notes to elevate your wine knowledge and production techniques.

Producer Profiles

Tenuta Manoylo Sets a Modern Standard for Family Winemaking in Italy

11/11/2025 Set in Italy’s Marche region, Tenuta Manoylo brings together craftsmanship and sustainability to create wines true to their origin

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Emerging Wine Regions to Watch in 2026 — As Selected by Top U.S. Sommeliers

04/11/2025 Top U.S. sommeliers reveal the wine regions set to captivate the world in 2026 — where authenticity, value, and a true sense of place define the next wave of discovery.

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Tiffany Tobey, Sommelier & Wine Director

03/11/2025 Sommelier and Wine Director Tiffany Tobey shares her journey, inspirations, and insights on wine, hospitality, and the evolving trends shaping the restaurant world in 2026.

Producer Profiles

Great Wine Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth

29/10/2025 As the wine world doubles down on sustainability, Duxton Vineyards is redefining what large-scale, environmentally responsible winemaking can look like

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Marsha Wright, Corporate Wine Director – Dineamic Hospitality

22/10/2025 From corporate cubicles to Greek xinomavro, Marsha Wright explains why vegan wines, week-night price tags, and food-flexible pours are the future of restaurant lists.

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Jeff Van Ham, Certified Sommelier – PROXI Restaurant, Illinois

22/10/2025 In this feature, we sit down with Jeffrey Van Ham, where he talks about everything from Vegas strip floors to Chicago suburb wine bars, to Texas terroir, glassware that flatters every cuvée, and why an eye-catching label still matters.

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Lee Schlesinger, VP, Portfolio Management & Education – Winesellers Ltd.

15/10/2025 In this feature, we sit down with Lee Schlesinger, one of the judges for the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards, to explore how a lifelong curiosity for wine, culture, and education has shaped his journey across the beverage world.

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Producer Profiles

How Three Sticks Elevates Sonoma’s Most Iconic Vineyards

Producer Profiles

Terragena Aligns with the 58% of Young U.S. Wine Consumers Seeking Sustainable and Authentic Brands

Insights

Tasting Notes Decoded: Understanding Judges' Comments on Top Wines

Producer Profiles

Tenuta Manoylo Sets a Modern Standard for Family Winemaking in Italy

Insights

Emerging Wine Regions to Watch in 2026 — As Selected by Top U.S. Sommeliers

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Tiffany Tobey, Sommelier & Wine Director

Producer Profiles

Great Wine Doesn't Have to Cost the Earth

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Marsha Wright, Corporate Wine Director – Dineamic Hospitality

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Jeff Van Ham, Certified Sommelier – PROXI Restaurant, Illinois

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Lee Schlesinger, VP, Portfolio Management & Education – Winesellers Ltd.