Amy Racine Shines the Spotlight on the Stories Behind the Wines
The beverage director for chef John Fraser’s restaurants turns up pairings for vegetable-focused menus, scores music-themed …
Sommelier Talk
Most Recent
Sommelier Talk: Damien Graef of Jean-Georges Philadelphia
A man of two cities, sommelier Damien Graef shares the wine differences between Philadelphia and Brooklyn, where he runs …
Sommelier Talk: Robert Stelmachuk Shows Off Wine’s Versatility at Mott 32
“Every day is Christmas morning for me,” says the wine director of the Vancouver Best Award of Excellence winner specializi…
John Slover's Path to Global Wine Stardom
The Major Food Group corporate beverage director keeps the wine flowing at the Grill, Carbone, Dirty French and an …
Sommelier Yannick Benjamin Discusses Dignity and Accessibility
The restaurateur behind Contento has received a $1 million award for his outstanding work in advocating for people with …
An Artistic Approach to Wine at the Modern
Arthur Hon shares his creative perspective at New York’s most iconic museum restaurant
Alex Perez’s Spanish Canvas
The Leku wine director and general manager talks about his Cuban roots, Miami’s evolving wine scene and bringing adventurou…
Zachary Kameron’s High-Elevation Wine Program
At Peak, the wine director has built a world-class list at the top of New York City’s 30 Hudson Yards
Alex Cuper Homes in on South American Wines in the Windy City
The Chicago beverage director talks about his decision to put Malbec on the front, middle and back of El Che’s wine list
NYC Grind and Miami Hustle: Jacqueline Pirolo Champions Italian Wine in South Florida
Macchialina’s beverage director is expanding in Miami and seeing pandemic struggles fade in the rearview mirror
Elevating the Wine Experience in Sedona
Cara De Lavallade on broadening Enchantment Resort’s wine program, championing Arizona wine and her biggest guest pet peeve
How Paz Levinson Climbed the Ranks of the World's Finest Restaurants
One phone call and a short stint in a food documentary led the Argentinian sommelier to a role with one of France's most …