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Archive for Interviews
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Interviews
GQ Best Sommelier 2021 Sabrina Manolio reveals her wine journey
Catch a glimpse of Sabrina Manolio’s experience in the wine industry and read till the end for a hot tip for budding wine sommeliers
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Jonathan Kleeman on striving for the best at Restaurant Story
Restaurant Story’s Jonathan Kleeman on the demands of being a top sommelier
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A thirst for knowledge
Along with a thirst for wine, Lorenzo Beltrame also has a deep thirst for knowledge. He’s always trying to learn and know more to keep moving forward.
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Surprising you with Wine
Nicola Perrone loves surprising guests with a wine that pairs excellently with anything you try from their beautifully curated menu
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Daniel Grigg on pushing the boundaries of wine buying at Museum Wines
Daniel Grigg is helping to drive an ever increasing reputation for Museum Wines that has seen it named as the IWC’s South African Specialist of the year in 2021
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Elly Owen on what it takes to be a good independent wine buyer
Elly Owen has had the opportunity to work on both sides of the wine buying fence - first as a sommelier and now as wine director at the Old Garage in Cornwall
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BinTwo’s Mike Boyne on what it takes to be an award-winning wine merchant
Within a few years he was being named best independent wine store in the country by Harpers Wine & Spirits. Here he reflects on what it has taken to be one of the UK’s most respected wine retailers.
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Vintner founders Julia Beran and Hamish Kirwan on how to succeed in online retailing
Vintner founders on how to succeed in online retailing
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Monica Bacchiocchi at the Wiltons Restaurant
There are several reasons why Monica Bacchiocchi loves her job, but the main one is when a guest turns back before leaving to shake her hand and say thank you.