Mindful Drinking Meets Fine Dining
Panel Discussion

Mindful Drinking Meets Fine Dining

The Academy – Quick Talks
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | America/New_York
D | The Academy – Quick Talks
English
About
Free entrance: first come, first seated

Mindful Drinking Meets Fine Dining explores how No & Low wines can be integrated into high-end gastronomy without compromising the guest experience.

Sommeliers, chefs, restaurateurs, and beverage directors discuss pairing logic, service rituals, menu placement, and pricing strategies.

The session provides practical frameworks to list, sell, and serve premium No & Low wines with credibility and profitability.

Speakers

KATJA BERNEGGER

Founder & CEOZERONIMO

Dr. Michael Cheng

Dean and ProfessorFlorida International University, Hospitality Management

Irem Eren

No & Low Alc Wine ExpertIrem Eren Advisory

Amanda Fraga

DIRECTOR OF BEVERAGETHE GENUINE HOSPITALITY GROUP

Rachel Martin

FounderOceano Wines, AFNA Wine Certified