Interviews

Paul Solomon on Thoughtful Wine Service and Creating Memorable Guest Experiences

02/10/2026 | The Director of Operations at Petite Vie and Vistro Prime shares his approach to staff education, wine selection, half pours, and the small gestures that build guest relationships.

Interviews

Rachael Lowe on Wine Sourcing, Education and Building Strong Supplier Relationships

01/10/2026 | Rachael Lowe of AMI Group shares her approach to wine education, supplier partnerships, profitability, and making wine service approachable.

News

Champagne, Prosecco and Sauvignon Blanc Lead the Way in U.S. Wine Growth

18/09/2026 | The latest SipSource data reveals encouraging gains for sparkling wine and Sauvignon Blanc, while premium wines and the on-premise channel show greater resilience.

Insights

How Top Wine Sales Representatives Win: Insights From Matthew Citriglia MS

17/09/2026 | Master Sommelier and wine educator Matthew Citriglia explains why preparation, listening, adaptability and genuine relationships remain at the heart of successful wine sales.

Insights

Why Sparkling Wine Offers a Growth Opportunity in a Challenging Market

17/09/2026 | Rack & Riddle leaders Jeff Tuttle and Mark E. Garaventa discuss why sparkling wine, new formats and changing drinking occasions could create fresh opportunities for wineries.

Interviews

Sutton McElroy on Making Wine Accessible and Building Guest-Focused Wine Programs

11/09/2026 | Sutton McElroy, Wine Director at The Oakville, shares how listening, storytelling and reading the room help sommeliers build trust with guests.

News

Sommeliers Choice Awards Introduces New Single-Serve Wine Awards for 2027

11/09/2026 | Wineries producing wines in cans, mini bottles, cups, pouches, cartons and other single-serve formats are invited to enter the 2027 competition.

Interviews

Ryan Hoffman on Wine, Hospitality and Building Guest-Forward Beverage Programs

10/09/2026 | Ryan Hoffman shares his approach to wine, hospitality and building guest-focused beverage programs.

Interviews

Shaina Nestor on Leadership, Hospitality and Building a Guest-Focused Wine Program

08/09/2026 | The Managing Partner and Director of Operations at Gibsons Restaurant Group shares her approach to developing teams, selecting wines, strengthening profitability, and creating memorable dining experiences.

News

First Round of Judges Announced for the 9th Sommeliers Choice Awards

07/09/2026 | America’s top sommeliers and wine buyers will judge the 2027 competition.