It was at a cupping for tea and coffee that Rachel had her "aha" moment, and it was that tea education that made her transition to a sommelier role in Austin, Texas, a little easier.
Is the best non-alcoholic wine we tasted even... wine?
Over recent months we have tasted a few alcohol free wines, to find some good DRINKS. Here are the 10 best we found.
The Hectic Trade Show Season is Underway. Here’s Your (Unorthodox) Game Plan for Staying Well
It’s the return of the hectic Trade show circuit, and this week, Cathy shares some more of her unorthadox tips for managing to stay sane while on the road.
Putting Sanity Back into Your Wine Studies - A Guided Meditation Series
Thanks to the generosity of community, here a re five meditations to help soothe an anxious wine study mind.
Navigating a Drinker's Profession As a Non-Drinker
Contributor Rachel DelRocco Terrazas dives into the truth about the challenges of working in wine while sober, with tips for navigating tricky professional situations.
Challenges, Self-Efficacy and Moving Forward
This week Cathy dives into the need for self-efficacy, finding courage, and the importance of grounding afor better decision making.
More nature, less glass, and flavor-town. ABG predictions for the year ahead.
With 2024 underway, here are the topics that Beck believes wine professionals should be focusing on in the year ahead:
And… we’re back!
WE ARE BACK! A brief check in and hint of what’s to come in 2024. Come and join us!
Taking a Break: Why I'm Pressing Pause on ABG to Focus on Self-Care and Renewal
All good things need to take a moment to stop and catch their breath. And this week, Beck explains why.
Under Pressure: Wine Event Professionals Reveal Their Top Stressors and Coping Strategies
Following last week’s post, Beck checks in with event pros and how they manage the stressors of a high energy profession while keeping it all cool.
7 Things That Stress Wine Event Pros (And They Will Never Tell You)
People love wine events. And here are the seven things that stress out event organizers (but they will never tell you)
Volunteering to Be Vulnerable in the Wine World
Cathy considers how the act of being vulnerable — especially in public — can offer opportunities for deeper and more lasting connection.
ABG Tunes - Five Spotify Playlists to Get You through Life's Twists and Turns
More than 50 hours of music are compiled across five Spotify playlists to help you navigate life with a little toe-tapping, booty-shaking, system-clearing vibe.
The Thing That Keeps You Sane
Feeling overwhelmed? This week, Cathy offers a simple way to keep your mind from being scrambled.
Navigating Dry January - The ABG Community Weighs In
As we kick off the New Year, the ABG community chimes in with their perspective on ‘Dry January’.
6 Counter-Intuitive Tips to Kick Off 2023
Closing out 2022, Beck and Cathy share their counter-intuitive ways to think about change heading into the new year. Thanks for being here, and Happy Holidays!
Happiness as an Act of Defiance
In another year of immense and intense change, burnout is no joke, and this week, Cathy offers ways to turn down the volume and tune in to a better way. Check it out.
Community is King, and Queen: 5 Takeaways from the LatinX Wine Summit
Fresh from the LatinX Wine Summit, Beck shares her Top 5 takeaways from the conference to support the latinx wine community.
The Momentum of Gratitude
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday Cathy challenges us to make gratitude a regular practice through out the year.
Here We Go Again: 3 Suggestions for Re-Entry into Wine's Event and Travel Season
As business travel begins again in earnest, Cathy shares three suggestions for making re-entry a little more gentle.