Food & Voyage

Wine

6 articles

A sommelier expertly presenting a wine bottle to a couple in an elegant restaurant setting, highlighting the sommelier's crucial role in enhancing the dining experience.
The Table

The Modern Sommelier's Strategic Role and Value

The presence of a sommelier increases wine sales by 11.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 28, 2026
A person selecting a mid-strength wine bottle from a shelf, symbolizing a shift towards healthier beverage choices and booming sales.
Long Reads

Mid-strength wine sales boom amid health-conscious consumer shift

Ocado saw sales of mid-strength wine increase 4,000% from 2024 to 2025, a dramatic surge in consumer interest.

Aisha Abasi·June 21, 2026
A cozy kitchen scene with a glass of red wine, a simmering pot, and cocktail ingredients, showcasing creative uses for leftover wine.
Drink

Get Creative With Leftover Wine: Delicious Recipes and Cocktails

After a party, many hosts pour leftover wine down the drain.

Aisha Abasi·June 15, 2026
A sommelier expertly presenting a wine bottle to guests in a luxurious fine dining restaurant setting.
The Table

What is the sommelier role in modern fine dining guest experience?

A sommelier at a top restaurant does more than recommend a bottle; they act as a storyteller, educator, sales strategist, and sensory guide, managing a complex operation that directly impacts the esta

Ryo Hashimoto·June 8, 2026
A split image contrasting a sophisticated alcohol-free cocktail with a luxurious hybrid gin-wine cocktail, representing divergent consumer demands in the beverage market.
Drink

Alcohol-Free Triple Sec and Hybrid Gin Wine Cocktails See Surprising Market Growth

Last year, sales of alcohol-free spirits grew 30% globally.

Ryo Hashimoto·May 29, 2026
A bottle of Aubert & Mathieu's Boogie Woogie blouge wine on a table in a vineyard at sunset, representing the summer wine crush trend.
The Pantry

Blouge: The Summer Wine Crush

Aubert & Mathieu's blouge wine, Boogie Woogie, saw a 40% sales surge from 2023 to 2024, selling 28,000 bottles last year alone, according to Bonappetit .

Taya Chayton·May 28, 2026