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.

Insights

OND Starts Now: Wineries Have Six Weeks to Win Their Holiday Restaurant Placements

20/08/2026 | Insights from Sid Patel, CEO of Sommeliers Choice Awards

News

Sommeliers Choice Awards 2027 Entries Are Now Open

17/08/2026 | Sommeliers Choice Awards 2027 opens entries for wineries, brands, importers and distributors seeking recognition and growth in the U.S. on-premise wine market.

Interviews

How Peter Yeung Is Shaping The Next Chapter Of Wente Family Estates

10/08/2026 | Wente Family Estates CEO Peter Yeung on balancing legacy, innovation and market relevance while creating wines sommeliers confidently recommend nationwide.

Interviews

Getting Listed at Sea: Charles Steadman on What Cruise-Line Beverage Buyers Really Want

22/07/2026 | The Virgin Voyages food and beverage leader explains how cruise lines evaluate wines and spirits, why generic sales presentations fail, and what suppliers must do to build sustainable onboard partnerships.

Producer Profiles

Setebos Wines: Capturing the Purity of the Andes, One Small Batch at a Time

16/07/2026 | How Disonante S.A.S. is building a boutique winery around altitude, terroir, and the Uco Valley.