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The Art of the Cocktail Garnish and Some Practical Advice for New Bartenders
Author’s Note: A paired-down version of this article originally appeared on Foodandwine.com. However, it is printed here, in full unabridged form, with the author’s permission....
Read MoreWine Industry Career Series Effective Resume Guide
Your resume should be more than a historical timeline of past positions and unrelated skills. It’s a reflection of you, an insight into who you...
Read MoreApple Spirits: Brandy, Cider, and Calvados
“It is remarkable,” Henry David Thoreau famously observed in an 1862 essay for The Atlantic, “how closely the history of the apple-tree is connected with...
Read More10 Reasons to Visit Hungary
While it may be a small country by territory, this amazing land of the Hungarians boasts Europe’s biggest synagogue, Europe’s largest medicinal bath, Europe’s third-biggest church, and the second-biggest baroque castle in...
Read MoreWhat’s Right For Me? WSET Level 1 VS. WSET Level 2
NVWA Instructor Desiree Harrison-Brown breaks down the differences between WSET Level 1 and Level 2. Which is right for you? Find out right here. So,...
Read MoreWhat’s Right For Me? WSET Level 2 VS. WSET Level 3
In one level, you’ll learn the “what” of the wine world. In another, you’ll begin to understand the “why” and “how.” Find out which Level...
Read MoreWhat to do if you want to start the WSET Level 4 Diploma but are waiting on your Level 3 results
By Noelle Hale, Program Director, WSET Diploma Many students hope to someday complete the WSET Diploma and be able to put the letters DipWSET after...
Read MoreA Business Enhanced by a WSET Education
Meet The Board Couple — Monica Nino and Bryan Gonzales — whose business is thriving thanks in part to their educational journey with Napa Valley...
Read MoreSustainable Bordeaux on a Path to Total Participation
Bordeaux has set its sights on achieving sustainability practices from 100% of wineries by 2030. In 2022, the CIVB (Bordeaux Wine Council) announced 75% of...
Read MoreBeer vs Wine Tasting: More Similarities Than Differences
Beer vs Wine Tasting: More Similarities Than Differences Many wine and beer enthusiasts would have us think that the tasting assessment of beer and wine...
Read MoreModern Rioja Wine, Its Controlled Aging Requirements and Sub-Regions
Since 2017, the Rioja DOCa has revised some of its aging requirements, with a renewed focus on expressing terroir and raising the quality bar. This...
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