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Interviews
Goodman’s Shane McHugh on what a good sommelier should be all about
Shane McHugh feels like he has fallen on his feet working as a sommelier. Not only does he love wine, but he likes sharing his knowledge and insights with his guests.
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Vindinista’s Paola Tich on what it takes to run a top independent wine merchants
Vindinista’s Paola Tich on how to create a wine range in tune with your customers
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Beverage Trade Network covers the UK Drinks Market with the launch of ‘The On-Trade’
Whether you’re running a bar, managing a hotel, importing or distributing drinks, or working as a sommelier, bartender, or mixologist, we aim to be your go-to source of up-to-date information and advice on everything relating to the business.
Interviews
Living and loving the funfair of wine
Dario Barbato enjoys wine with a true passion, from the ones still developing at a winery to the bottles from esoteric regions to the revered ones. This is what makes him a Sommelier.
Interviews
Artist, Performer, Sommelier
What is a sommelier, if not sometimes a psychologist, at others a counselor, an artist or a performer. And Emanuel Pesqueira, head sommelier of Gordon Ramsay enjoys every aspect of it.
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Passion, Professionalism and Profit in Wine: Michele Orbolato
Michele Orbolato has a passion for wine, he’s a thorough professional and emphasizes the importance of creating a profitable wine program for his establishment.
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Michele Bove looking for that Wow factor
Michele Bove loves wine on and off duty, a beverage he believes to be the greatest of all. Join him on his journey to discover wines with a WOW factor!
Interviews
Stefano Rossomando of the RC Group
Stefano Rossomando is an Italian who left his heart in London and stayed with it. He is now the Beverage Director for the RC Group with a few restaurants under their belt.
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What grows together, goes together
This is Shane McHugh’s approach to matching food and wine. He also says that it is a much more open field today with the plethora of food and wine options out there.