Episode
How Do Wine Programs, Sommeliers, and AI Interact?
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- VinePair Podcast
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 1896
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Summary
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss ways in which AI is potentially affecting wine service and sales in restaurants. As wine apps like CellarTracker integrate LLM-powered recommendation algorithms, and as at least some diners are more comfortable asking AI what to drink instead of the sommelier, how will restaurants and wine professionals respond? Will some establishments hand over the design of their wine programs to algorithms?Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is reading: The Buildout Podcast: Death & Co Joanna is reading: If Gen Z Is Drinking Less, What Does Turning 21 Mean Now? Adam is reading: Why American Distillers Are Thriving in Ireland Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.