Like a good book, it can be a mistake to judge a wine by its cover, for sommeliers and consumers alike. Re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/judging-a-wine-by-its-calcareous
#clossolene #CalcareousSoil #acidityinwine #hospitality #winelist #sommelier #foodandbeverageindustry #restaurantwine

A call for proactive restaurant wine management. https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/regenerative-wine-lists-results-that
#sommjournal #sommelier #hospitalitymanagement #winelist
#restaurantwine

Bottom Line column in the current SOMM Journal, dispensing advice on utilizing selection and pricing to steer guests towards ideal wine and food experiences, hence promoting your restaurant and wine program.
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Today’s post (re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/the-mighty-minority) is on covering all bases in respect to guest demographics when managing restaurant wine programs.
#restaurantwine #HospitalityManagement #foodandbeverageindustry #foodandbeveragemanagement #winelist #sommelier

In today’s chapter from Culinary Approach to Wine In Restaurants (re https://substack.com/home/post/p-152379481?source=queue): It’s time to give Syrahs (beyond those of the Northern Rhone) their due as not just great wines, but also as wines of compelling diversity and multi-food versatility.
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In today’s Substack chapter from the upcoming Culinary Approach to Wine In Restaurants (re https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/a-gatekeepers-job-is-putting-unfamiliar), a detailed discussion of the most effective way of selling unfamiliar wines: By putting them in the right culinary contexts.
#sommelier #restaurantwine #wineandfood #wineandfoodmatching #wineandfoodpairing #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitymanagement #foodandbeveragemanagement #winelist

Today’s Substack chapter from my upcoming book, Culinary Approach to Wine In Restaurants (https://randycaparoso.substack.com/p/can-narrowly-focused-wine-lists-win) has one message: A wine list does NOT have to be huge and all-encompassing to bring highest prestige and success to a restaurant. #winelist #sommjournal #sommelier #sommelierlife #hospitality #HospitalityManagement #foodandbeverageindustry

Today’s chapter from Culinary Approach to Wine In Restaurants is about wine markups. Re https://open.substack.com/pub/randycaparoso/p/managing-restaurant-wine-markups?r=3rhbom&utm_medium=ios
#winelist #HospitalityManagement #foodandbeverageindustry #FoodAndBeverageManagement #sommelier #sommjournal #restaurantmarkups

In my latest SOMM Journal Bottom Line column, how to work with (or when necessary, against) distributors to build strong wine programs. Re https://sommjournal.com/friend-or-foe-on-working-with-and-sometimes-working-around-distributors/
#winelist #restaurantwine #foodandbeverage #sommeliers #sommelierlife

Seasons 52 https://soflodining.com/seasons-52/ #HappyHour, #OutdoorSeating, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Subscribe to our Blog for more hidden gem restaurants, and everything in between. ️

Today on https://open.substack.com/pub/randycaparoso/p/six-universal-rules-of-thumb?r=3rhbom&utm_medium=ios: From the chapter "Nuts and bolts" in my upcoming book on Restaurant Wine Management...
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My latest Substack entry: In my years in hospitality I have found that wine and food matching is as much a science as instinctive or personal because it can be systematic and verifiable. Re a deep dive... https://open.substack.com/pub/randycaparoso/p/the-scienceand-basic-principlesof?r=3rhbom&utm_medium=ios
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101 Ocean https://soflodining.com/101-ocean/ #HappyHour, #LiveMusic, #OutdoorSeating, #WineList This review is just a taste of what we have in store!
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Sette Mezzo https://soflodining.com/sette-bello/ #OutdoorSeating, #Romantic, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Subscribe to our channel for more hidden gem restaurants, and everything in between. ️

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A Fish Called Avalon https://soflodining.com/a-fish-called-avalon/ #LiveMusic, #OutdoorSeating, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Subscribe to our channel for more drool-worthy dishes, hidden gem restaurants, and everything in between. ️

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Lazy Days Restaurant https://soflodining.com/lazy-days-restaurant/ #HappyHour, #LiveMusic, #Lounge, #OceanView, #OutdoorSeating, #Seafood, #WaterView, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Please subscribe to our channel and join the #SoFloDining fam!

Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House https://soflodining.com/florida-keys-steak-and-lobster-house/ #Catering, #HappyHour, #Lounge, #Seafood, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Please subscribe to our channel and join the #SoFloDining fam!

Spazio's https://soflodining.com/spazios/ #Catering, #HappyHour, #LiveMusic, #Lounge, #OceanView, #OutdoorSeating, #WaterView, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Please subscribe to our channel and join the #SoFloDining fam!

Nino's Italian Restaurant Boca Raton https://soflodining.com/ninos-italian-restaurant-boca-raton/ #Catering, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Please subscribe to our channel and join the #SoFloDining fam!

Mandolin Aegean Bistro https://soflodining.com/mandolin-aegean-bistro/ #Catering, #OutdoorSeating, #Seafood, #WineList This review was just a taste of what we have in store! Please subscribe to our channel and join the #SoFloDining fam!