The typical wine drinker’s shopping for habits are predominantly influenced by the media, massive nationwide developments, and what their pals are consuming. In the meantime, sommeliers have a tendency to construct their wine lists primarily based on suggestions from different somms and the bottles that model reps could be pushing throughout any given month. The standard consequence? Homogenized wine lists and a herd-like mentality amongst wine professionals that disregards what prospects really need.
On one hand, the truth that wine professionals have fostered a tight-knit group makes it simpler for developments and shopping for patterns to catch on throughout the business. However however, it may dissuade sommeliers from curating distinctive wine lists that set them aside from their contemporaries. On high of that, when wine professionals are extra involved about peer approval than buyer wants, they’re merely leaving cash on the desk. Certain, one may argue that carrying a Napa Cab and a handful of home Chardonnays is a bit fundamental, however no one ever went broke catering to their clientele’s wishes.
On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach reply a listener’s query about why it’s that so many wine lists look the identical nowadays. Has a brand new era of wine consumers, sommeliers, and different professionals calcified to this extent, or are they simply afraid to come back to their very own conclusions and threat the judgment of their friends? Tune in for extra.
Zach is consuming: Black Raven Brewing Pilsner
Joanna is consuming: Frosé at Montauk Membership
Adam is consuming: 2007 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
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