# Ep. 2798 Greek Wine, Hospitality & AI: The Future of Wine Consumption with Chris Struck | TEXSOM 2026

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Podcast: [Italian Wine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131)
Published: 2026-09-23T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/
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## Resource

Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2798 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy is in conversation with the New York City-based sommelier, beverage director, and wine educator with over twenty years in the hospitality industry Chris Struck Chris talks about his masterclass at Texsom and explains why Greek wines might be the answer to falling wine consumption. The conversation also covers eating out and the hospitality industry in the context of the current cost of living crisis. Finally the conversation shifts to AI and its possible impact on consumer habits.  The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the third year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2026 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica delves into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today's guest: Chris Struck is a New York City-based sommelier, beverage director and wine educator with over 20 years of hospitality experience. He holds degrees in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management and Food Marketing, along with advanced wine and sommelier credentials. Chris has worked at leading NYC restaurants, including ilili, Racines NY and Union Square Cafe, and currently teaches wine and beverage management with the Sommelier Society of America and CUNY CityTech. Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-struck-74811b288/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_struck/?hl=en  _______________________________ Let's keep in touc…

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