William Rizzo

August 13, 2026

As Easy As BTG

Wine by-the-glass (BTG) is often treated as a practical necessity, a convenience for guests who do not wish to commit to a full bottle.
January 12, 2026

Crafting A Profitable & Memorable Wine List

In this first of a two-part series, sommelier William Rizzo outlines the curation of a wine list to turn a meal from ‘good’ to ‘memorable’.
November 26, 2025

A Role Worth Investing In

From building a sustainable wine programme to driving higher profit margins, a sommelier holds one of the most influential roles in a restaurant. Words by William Rizzo.
November 9, 2025

Exceptional Non-Alcoholic Wines? Not a Myth.

We’ve got a clapback to our feature about non-alcoholic wines from last month. Sommelier William Rizzo states his case.
May 25, 2025

The Skill of Serving Wine

A sommelier plays a critical role in the dining experience, blending expertise in wine with refined service skills to enhance the customer’s meal.