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How Restaurant Wine Buyers Make Their Selections (or Should)

How Restaurant Wine Buyers Make Their Selections (or Should)

I was a restaurant wine buyer for years before focusing exclusively on wine education. I also discuss the struggles and success of many of my friends who work in that capacity and to those who sell...

Sommelier Opening Wax Sealed Wine (Video)

Sommelier Opening Wax Sealed Wine (Video) This is a follow-up to our last blog about wax seals and my video is at the end. Most wines have corks with metal or plastic capsules over them and screw ...

Restaurant Service of Wax Sealed Wine Bottles

Restaurant Service of Wax Sealed Wine Bottles A small number of wines around the world are bottled with a wax seal over the cork. Some beers, meads and spirits are sealed this way, as well. There a...

Selling Wine to Sommeliers

Selling Wine to Sommeliers

When thinking about selling wine to restaurants, try to remember who the customer is. In any sales position, good service goes a long way.