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What is the hardest part of a winemakers job?

11/01/2023 | 28 Winemaker’s diary notes on what the hardest part of their winemaking role is.

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ASI vs CMS: Sommeliers Choice Awards Explains

20/12/2022 | If you want to advance in a sommelier career, qualifications are now almost indispensable. Here is a brief introduction to the two top programs: the Association de la sommellerie international (ASI) and the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS).

Interviews

Mark Beaman On Creating 25 Different Wines Per Year

19/12/2022 | Mark Beaman is the winemaker at Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery and brings a breadth of experience that started with his first wine job in 2000 as a lab technician for Columbia Crest Winery.

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Meet The Bulgarian Travelling Winemaker, Alexander Ivanov

19/12/2022 | From creating worksheets to making blends, Alexander gives his quick take on his winemaking role.

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Aaron Lieberman,Oregon Winemaker On His Life and Winemaking

19/12/2022 | Enologist, marketer, salesperson, compliance officer, accountant, cellar worker, and repairman is also my role as a winemaker, says Aaron Lieberman, Iris Vineyards winemaker.

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Good Winemaking Is About Timing and Balance Says, Lisa Strid

16/12/2022 | “I love speaking face-to-face with wine lovers, watching and listening to them as they experience wines”.

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Seth Chambers: Winemaking Is The Marriage Of Science and Art

16/12/2022 | Seth Chambers is Winemaker at Winery at La Grange and in this article, he defines a good winemaker and his current role.

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Meet The Winemaker Of Dealcoholised Wines From Australia: Aaron Milne

16/12/2022 | Aaron Milne is an expert in making de-alcoholised wines to setting up the entire de-alcoholisation plant.

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Work Hard, Play Hard, Eat Well, Says Oregon Winemaker Spencer Spetnagel

16/12/2022 | When I finished my degree I packed up my car and drove to Sonoma, CA to get my foot in the door of a cellar - “Spencer Spetnagel”

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How Wine Distribution Buyer Thinks And Works

16/12/2022 | Ian Louisignau, Director of Sales & Portfolio Manager at Maverick Wine Company talks about their role in the wine and spirits world, how they operate, what kind of suppliers they are looking for, and how suppliers can partner with them.