So, You Want to Be a Wine Consultant? | SevenFifty Daily
Photo credit: Ross and Helen / iStock. Many sommeliers eventually decide to leave the restaurant floor, transitioning their wine knowledge and skills into positions in retail or wholesale. But becoming a wine consultant has become an increasingly popular choice—particularly amidst the tumultuous job market of the past year. I know firsthand that making the decision to abandon a traditional work structure—along with regular income and benefits—can be daunting. I spent the better part of two decades as a sommelier and corporate wine director for multiple high-volume, multi-concept program...