I have been involved in sales and marketing for about 30 years. In almost every industry that I interact with, the professionals all say that they are selling to more knowledgeable buyers than ever ...

Kristin Burk had fond memories of eating at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill restaurants while growing up in Southern California, so she was thrilled to land a job with the casual-dining chain three years ago ...

Wine knowledge is obviously necessary for restaurants and wine bars but you're missing a trick if you think they're the only ones who need it. A... Wine knowledge is obviously necessary for ...

THERE is a growing thirst for wine knowledge, and the interest is such that next week has been designated as Wine Education Week. It’s the brainchild of the British-based Wine and Spirit Education – ...

According to Lynda Paulson, there’s an old story in Napa/Sonoma wine countries: “Louis Martini told his tasting staff, ‘if I catch you making a sales pitch for our wine, you will be fired.’ Selling ...

With more than 700 vineyards, Washington state has become a premier location for viticulture. One community college has created a winemaking degree that fosters economic, environmental and cultural ...

With more than 700 vineyards, Washington state has become a premier location for viticulture. One community college has created a wine-making degree that fosters economic, environmental and cultural ...

One of the most common questions I get in my wine classes is, “How do you recognize all of those different aromas and flavors in wine?” While some of us are born with more sensitive noses and palates, ...

Judges sampled 91 wines made with locally grown grapes at the June 4 Ramona Valley Vineyard Association’s (RVVA) 2025 Wine Competition. Winners will be announced at the annual awards banquet from 6 to ...