Event details
Discover how cutting-edge wine preservation technology and emerging consumer trends are reshaping by-the-glass wine service, enabling more premium offerings, greater exploration, and deeper guest engagement. This seminar with Coravin Founder and Inventor Greg Lambrecht and Master Sommelier Michael Meagher bridges the science of wine preservation with real-world service strategy, offering an educational look at how technology and consumer behavior are reshaping modern wine programs. Greg and Michael will highlight new consumer insights from Coravin’s recently released Coravin Guide, and examine how leading venues are adapting BTG programs to support exploration, premiumization, and guest engagement. This session is for professionals looking to shape the next generation of wine service.
Speakers
Greg Lambrecht
Greg Lambrecht is the inventor and founder of Coravin and a highly experienced medical device innovator. Trained as an engineer at MIT, he has led the development and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies across healthcare and wine, holding numerous patents in medical engineering. Drawing on decades of product innovation and leadership experience, he transformed wine service by enabling premium wines to be poured and preserved without removing the cork.
Michael Meagher
Michael Meagher is a Master Sommelier and Director of B2B Sales at Coravin, where he works closely with distributors, suppliers and hospitality professionals to unlock the full potential of wine by the glass. With a background spanning kitchens, restaurant wine programs and global beverage consulting, he combines technical wine expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial realities of hospitality. He is also a WSET Diploma graduate and an award-winning sommelier.