Alicia Kidd’s The Wine Noire is Helping BIPOC and Women-Owned Brands
We spoke to Alicia, a student at NVWA, about her education journey and asked for her take on issues facing the BIPOC community in the wine industry.
We spoke to Alicia, a student at NVWA, about her education journey and asked for her take on issues facing the BIPOC community in the wine industry.
Dreaming of career in the Wine Industry but lack experience or credentials? Which is more important? Just like the chicken and egg, it’s hard to know which comes first.
Michelin-dining opportunities galore, the thought of agnolotti by the forkfuls, hazelnuts, chocolate, loads of Nutella, and of course—black truffles and the storied tartufo bianco d’Alba (white truffles). That’s what you can expect if you visit Piedmont, Italy during the heights of truffle season—and generous pours of Barolo!
Is your lack of wine industry experience holding you back from pursuing your dream job? You might be surprised to find that many good-paying jobs are filled by people who have little or no experience with wine.
Thinking of entering the wine industry but don’t know where to begin? This article will point you in the right direction and help you learn how to get started on your job search.
Listen to enough interviews with wine professionals and you’ll hear a familiar refrain as they tell their origin stories:
“Well, someone took a chance on me…”
“I was in the right place at the right time…”
“I was grossly underqualified, but for some reason…”
To outsiders, the wine industry can seem full of fortunate people. And that’s partly true…
Stop in for a tasting or a special bottle at In Fine Spirits, located in the bustling neighborhood of Andersonville in Chicago, and you might think owner Jarran Conger was the local mayor. In Fine Spirits has been Andersonville’s wine, beer, and spirits source for thirteen years, and the shop’s devoted regulars––who often bring friends …
How do you pinpoint the moment when you decided to turn your passion for wine into something more than a hobby? For many WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) students, that point can be found in the divide between WSET Levels I, 2, and 3 and the Diploma program. Levels 1 and 2 cover basic …
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There are more women breaking into the wine and restaurant industries than ever before. By following these five steps my dream of working at a winery came true.
Yeah, it’s a pretty good gig. I take pause to reinsert that notion into my brain when wine becomes “work.” And there are many times when the stress of said “work” blots out any palpable enjoyment or job satisfaction. One can easily fall into a trap: grinding away at the gears of the machine that …