Rioja: the place where it all started
Eric Rodriguez
Advanced Sommelier Course 2026
Eric Rodriguez
The rising of Etna Rosso
Eric Rodriguez
Had to write about Ribera Del Duero
Eric Rodriguez
The rise of Carménère as part of the Chilean wine identity
Eric Rodriguez
Wines of China: Up and already here in the Global Wine World
Eric Rodriguez
What is AI bringing to the wine business?
Eric Rodriguez
Building profitability with Portuguese wines
Eric Rodriguez
Try Canadian wines in your next dinner
Eric Rodriguez
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Rioja: the place where it all started
The Place Where I Learned That Wine Belongs at the Table Long before I became a Certified Sommelier, before wine exams, blind tastings, and technical...
Advanced Sommelier Course 2026
Reflections from the CMS Advanced Sommelier Course 2026 Completing the Advanced CMS course marks an important milestone on the path toward the Advanced Sommelier Certification....
The rising of Etna Rosso
Over the past year, I've had the impression that Etna Rosso is quietly becoming much easier to find across the U.S. market. It has started...
Had to write about Ribera Del Duero
Traveling through Ribera del Duero is more than a wine journey—it’s an immersion into a landscape where nature, history, and culture converge. From the "winding...
The rise of Carménère as part of the Chilean wine identity
Chile has long been recognized as a powerhouse in the wine world, producing exceptional labels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc that hold their...
Wines of China: Up and already here in the Global Wine World
China has emerged as a vibrant player on the global wine stage, blending old traditions with cutting-edge winemaking techniques. With a vast and diverse landscape,...
What is AI bringing to the wine business?
What is AI bringing to the wine business? Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and hospitality is no exception. From customer service to operations,...
Building profitability with Portuguese wines
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Wines of Portugal Professional Masterclass here in Miami. It is clear that Portuguese wines have recently...
Try Canadian wines in your next dinner
Canada is certainly a wine producing country with an already established reputation for quality. While still developing in terms of global recognition, Canada's wine industry...
The Certified CMS experience
As I write this post flying back home from D.C., where I earned the Certified Sommelier diploma from the Court of Master Sommeliers, I reflect on...
The value of frameworks
We hear a lot the term frameworks in business, academia and maybe even more in science and engineering. Many times, frameworks seem rigid or overly...
The Wine Identity of a Beachfront Restaurant
Let’s imagine a seafood restaurant in a tropical beach city. It has a beautiful terrace overlooking the waves and the lighting at night is warm and...