Introducing our new Career Series—articles penned by longtime industry expert Karen Wetzel, exploring a wide variety of topics, industry insights, guidance, and tools to help you find your career in wine
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust is considered the gold standard for global beverage education. But if you’re new to the industry, you might not have even heard of it. Here’s an insider’s look at the WSET certification, and how you can “join the club.”
From soft, delicate, and ethereal to firm, muscular, and powerful—explore all the choices that impact style at the winemaker’s fingertips for producing red wines.
Never underestimate the range of rosé. The colors, aromas, textures, and flavors can vary widely from one producer to the next. Below is a breakdown of the four commonly used production methods and main styles by region.
Does the learning journey differ for enthusiasts versus professionals? Yes, and no. In this missive, we explain it all. by Catherine Bugue, VP of Education, Co-Founder NVWA It’s not like all wine enthusiasts walk around carrying a two-bottle wine bag and sport ‘I love wine’ t-shirts. Not everyone anyway. And it’s not like all folks …
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Everything you need to know to begin your journey toward a lifetime of wine enjoyment.
Want a new way to learn about wine? NVWA announces exciting new plans for their Membership site.
What could be more inspiring than a success story? How about one that also gives you a roadmap to finding your own wine job? In this article, I’ll introduce you to a former WSET student and coaching client who allowed me to share how her perseverance and persistence landed her a great job as a wine sales rep in NYC.
By Catherine Bugué When wine sparks a newfound passion in you, it starts an incredible adventure; something akin to Alice in Wonderland falling into a whole new world followed by the constant amazement of Jack Skellington in What’s This, What’s This from the Nightmare Before Christmas. An invite decades ago to a Beaujolais Nouveau wine …
The phrase ‘Rutherford Dust’ is shorthand for all of the factors that make Rutherford one of the most enviable places on earth to cultivate grapes.
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