Zachary Sussman

May 22, 2024 | punchdrink.com | Zachary Sussman

When we last surveyed the canned wine landscape, back in 2021, we didn’t really know what to expect. Still in its adolescence, the category had only just begun to shed the kitschy supermarket image associated with early efforts such as the Sofia Mini, the ubiquitous single-serve sparkler (complete with a straw adhered to the can) introduced by Francis Ford Coppola Winery in 2004.

Feb 28, 2024 | news.wine.co.za | Zachary Sussman

Portugal is home to more than 300 native grapes. Fortunately, it has finally started putting more of them to good use. Long synonymous with sweet, fortified port wines, the country has transcended those associations and reframed its potential around a number of little-known indigenous varieties that have entered the modern spotlight.

Feb 19, 2024 | daily.sevenfifty.com | Zachary Sussman

Portugal is home to more than 300 native grapes. Fortunately, it has finally started putting more of them to good use. Long synonymous with sweet, fortified port wines, the country has transcended those associations and reframed its potential around a number of little-known indigenous varieties that have entered the modern spotlight.

Oct 11, 2023 | punchdrink.com | Zachary Sussman

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Sep 7, 2023 | daily.sevenfifty.com | Zachary Sussman

There’s no single way for aspiring sommeliers to break into the industry. Despite that uncertainty, however, one thing is sure: landing that first sommelier gig represents a critical step forward for anyone looking to build an on-premise wine career. Maybe you’ve been waiting tables or tending bar at a wine-focused restaurant and you’re ready to make the leap from server to somm. Or maybe you’ve been selling bottles at a local wine shop and you’re eager to explore another side of the trade.