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🍇 Off the beaten path is a great place to take those looking to experience the world of wine, without the heavy price tag. ▫️ There are countless areas around the globe that produce quality wine, and a diverse wine list coupled with knowledgeable & enthusiastic service professionals can drive wine revenue simply by having a diverse array offerings at approachable prices. ❓ Are wine sales lagging due to wine being too expensive? Or does wine list you present to your guests contain too many expensive wines? ▫️ A great pinot noir from Burgundy or Russian River Valley will command top dollar, yet a great pinot noir from Mornington Peninsula (Aus.) or Walker Bay (SAf.) can be half of the price, yet still deliver a drinking great experience. ▫️ There are ways to mitigate the rising prices of everything with a little diversity on the wine list. Couple this with someone who can connect with your guests and recommend off the beaten path wines with confidence, and you have a recipe to mitigate the lagging wine sales many restaurants are facing today. #wine #education #business #innovation #hospitality #restaurant #hotel #hospitalityindustry #restaurantindustry #management #leadership

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This was my second year at the Austin Food & Wine Festival and it’s always incredible to see the community come together to celebrate our city’s amazing food scene. Austin is mecca for foodies, and our chefs are getting the recognition they deserve with our very own Michelin Guide arriving later this month. But as our food culture grows we’re seeing real challenges in the retail market with demand still far outpacing supply. For example, a few 2nd generation restaurant spaces came available recently around South 1st and South Lamar and they were essentially leased overnight around double the rent of the previous tenant. As we continue to attract and cultivate top culinary talent, it’s crucial to consider how we can develop more viable retail spaces throughout the city. #AustinFoodScene #CommercialRealEstate #RestaurantIndustry #RetailRealEstate #AustinEats #MichelinGuide #CulinaryCulture #RealEstateTrends #HospitalityIndustry #RestaurantGrowth

Finding that perfect bottle can sometimes be a challenge with so many choices on the market. The good news is that The Tasting Guys makes wine selection easy. 🍷 Let our 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 source the perfect wine selection. Whether it be for a staff or client event or an office get-together, we’ll provide tailored, extraordinary picks fit for any corporate occasion. Skip decision fatigue and tap into our wine experts’ expertise. DM us now to discover how easy wine selection can be! 🍇👌 Link in comment section. #WineExperts #SommelierServices #PremiumWineSelection #WineConcierge

Finding that perfect bottle can sometimes be a challenge with so many choices on the market. The good news is that The Tasting Guys makes wine selection easy. 🍷 Let our 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 source the perfect wine selection. Whether it be for a staff or client event or an office get-together, we’ll provide tailored, extraordinary picks fit for any corporate occasion. Skip decision fatigue and tap into our wine experts’ expertise. DM us now to discover how easy wine selection can be! 🍇👌 Link in comment section. #WineExperts #SommelierServices #PremiumWineSelection #WineConcierge

As Steve Martin yelled, "The new phone book is here!" In my case, it's the latest issue of SOMM Journal, publishing my usual Bottom Line column. This time around, on how small, smart, focused, food-centric wines lists should be considered just as prestigious as gigantic ones that lists wines just for the sake of having them listed or winning "grand" awards. Now more than ever, makes sense for restaurants, aspiring sommeliers (who want to keep their jobs) and, most importantly, guests. #restaurantlife #restaurantwine #sommelierlife #sommjournal #winelist #hospitalityindustry #HospitalityManagement #sommelierbusiness #sommelierdreams #winelist #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry

🇫🇷 Thomas Brenner, Bordeaux Wine Ambassador at the Sommeliers Choice Awards, shares why Bordeaux wines continue to captivate the world.🍷🌍 With its centuries-old heritage, Bordeaux’s power lies not just in its exceptional wines but in its strategic approach to education and brand-building. Through masterclasses, winemaker dinners, and wine 101 courses, Bordeaux is introducing its richness to a new generation of wine enthusiasts in the U.S. 🍇✨ His insight? Bordeaux’s strength comes from combining its legacy with a modern commitment to educating and engaging consumers, making its wines unforgettable. 🚀 Wanna hear more about on Bordeaux wine region from our ambassador? Watch the full interview on youtube! . . . #Bordeaux #Wineeducation #BrandBuilding #USMarket #WineAmbassador #SommeliersChoiceAwards Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business Sid Patel Ankita O. Bordeaux Index, Fine Wines & Spirits IAE Bordeaux Wine Club Wine Artisans France France Wine Greg Linn Res Fortes Simonnet-Febvre

🧐 Cracking the Code of French Wine Labels! 🇫🇷🍷 French wine labels can seem complex, but understanding a few key terms helps unlock a whole world of amazing wine. Here's a quick guide to making sense of those elegant labels: - Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC): Defines the region where the wine was produced, ensuring strict quality and authenticity rules. - Vin de France: Wines labeled this way offer more flexibility and may feature non-traditional blends or winemaking styles. - Cru: Refers to vineyards or wine-growing areas recognized for superior quality. - Château vs. Domaine: While both refer to wine estates, a Château typically includes a historic estate or building, while Domaine refers to a family-owned property. 💡 That’s just a small number from the full list we shine a light on 🔦 🎯Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4WzqgrP #frenchwine #winelabels

Good point Alison! With so many wineries and brands in total ‘survival mode’, I think it’s real easy to start chasing alternative routes to a P&L. Your point about the restaurants is potentially a great key, especially if wineries had greater access to collaboration with local restaurants. With 170,000+ new brand registrations in the last year, 80,000+ of them imported product, staying in business seems to be overshadowing the focus of being a great hospitality brand. I believe in creating experiential winery events highlighting the miraculous details of wine as the key to great hospitality eventing. A little food ‘to go with it’ is an accent or enhancement to the focus, not a focus of the brand.🛟🍷 #directtoconsumer #dtc #winemakersforum #wine #winery

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