Nancy began her wine career at a small Michigan winery and tasting bar. After developing an understanding for the chemistry and art of winemaking as a vintner, she began serving at the tasting bar. Nancy has worked in several wine and craft cocktail focused venues in Chicago as both a server and floor sommelier. She most recently focused on wine education, staff training, and service in Coda Di Volpe, one of Chicago’s local, chef-driven restaurants. She is a certified beer server through the Cicerone Certification Program, is WSET Level 3 Wine Certified, and is currently pursuing education through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators.
R.I.P. Alan Dikty
In Memoriam: Alan Dikty (August 5, 1954 – March 25, 2026) Everyone at Beverage Testing Institute is grieving the loss of our dear colleague, a partner, and friend, Alan Dikty. Since the mid-19...
2026 World Packaging Competition Winners
2025 was another tough year for the adult beverage industry. Alcohol sales were down due to the convergence of several “perfect storms” of obstacles on multiple fronts: tariffs and resulting trade...