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

Insights

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.

Interviews

Meet the Judges 2026: Paul Solomon, Director of Restaurant Operations – Vistro Prime & Petite Vie

13/10/2025 | In this feature, we sit down with Paul Solomon, one of the judges for the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards, to explore his journey from Italy’s vineyards to Chicago’s dining scene. 

News

Greg Spalding Joins 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | The Sommeliers Choice Awards is pleased to welcome Greg Spalding to its 2026 judging panel, where his passion, sommelier expertise, and mentorship in the Chicago wine scene will enrich the competition’s pursuit of on-premise wine excellence.

News

Heather Durham-Birley Joins 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards Judging Panel

07/10/2025 | The Sommeliers Choice Awards proudly welcomes Heather Durham-Birley to its 2026 judging panel, joining an elite group of industry leaders who shape the future of on-premise wine excellence.