Today's sommeliers are no longer at liberty to live in their own little world of chilly wine cellars, trade tastings, free lunches and busman’s holidays. They are obligated to serve their staffs, and contribute to the success of entire restaurants. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/it-does-take-a-village-to-be-a-successful

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Do the right things and success⏤both critical and financial⏤will come naturally. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/revisiting-the-rules-of-thumb-for

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Sensory “sense of place” isn’t becoming less important to consumers. It’s more important than ever because it’s part of the growing demand for authenticity in wines at a higher level, just like food sources are more important than ever in the cooking at our finest restaurants. Consumers most definitely care.

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How crazes for the most unfortunate wines can be turned into opportunities to promote good taste in restaurants, and enhance your business. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/turning-the-worst-wine-trends-into

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Let’s discuss the realities of work as a restaurant sommelier today. Cut to the chase: The pay may be negligible, but the job can be eminently satisfying. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/what-it-takes-to-be-a-sommelier-today

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Exactly why understanding guests is the key to successful restaurateuring in these god-awful times. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/why-consumers-are-everything

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If the purpose of restaurants⏤to serve food⏤has never changed, why haven’t most wine lists adjusted to that? Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/the-right-side-of-restaurant-wine

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Consumers (especially wine consumers) are a lot smarter than you think, so stop treating them like they’re not! Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/benefit-of-the-doubt

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Why short wine lists and tiny inventories are finally catching on in the industry, and guests. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/are-short-wine-lists-truly-back-in

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Sommeliers, restaurant buyers and owners finally grow a spine and take the “other road.” Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/at-long-last-wine-lists-discover

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