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Frequently asked questions about serving and decanting wine

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Empowering women in India’s wine industry

Discover how Women in Wine India provides wine education, WSET scholarships and mentorship to empower women in India’s wine industry.

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Understanding sparkling wines: Styles, methods, and regional expressions

Explore the sparkling secrets behind your favourite Bubbles with Victoria Daskal

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Winery worker / cellar hand

This is the perfect entry-level job for anyone that dreams of getting into the wine trade. It’s a physically demanding role, which often involves menial tasks, but you can pick up valuable skills and experience. You’ll often meet inspiring people too, from celebrated winemakers to renowned viticulturists, so it can suit anyone seeking mentorship.

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Beer Sommelier

A beer sommelier is a trained expert that specialises in beer styles, brewing methods and food pairings. The role is sometimes referred to as a Cicerone, particularly in the United States, or perhaps a beer specialist. It’s not as common as a wine sommelier, but the field is growing rapidly.

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Retail Store Worker

Thousands of passionate wine, beer, spirits and sake enthusiasts work in the drinks retailing industry. This vast sector covers independent wine merchants, craft beer stores, specialist spirits shops, large chains, cellar door retailers and much more. Many supermarkets also hire wine specialists, while online retailing continues to go from strength to strength.

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Retail Store Manager

A store manager oversees the day-to-day operations at a wine, beer or spirits shop. It could be a boutique store in a small village, a fine wine merchant in a major city centre or perhaps one of many stores in a large chain.