According to the Wine Industry Advisor, As valuable members of the wine community continue to be affected by COVID-19 interruptions, the Cork Quality Council has pledged their support by donating $30,000 to the United Sommeliers Foundation.  This fund provides financial relief to sommeliers, bartenders, tasting room personnel, and other members of the wine community.

Restaurants, Bars and Tasting Rooms have been closed in California since Governor Newsom’s directive on March 15th.  Similar directives are in effect across the country. According to Peter Weber of the CQC, “We want to show our support for the people who present wine to the public.  These are the people who use our products the most.” The United Sommeliers Foundation issues grants to wine servers who are unable to work due to current business restrictions.

Read more at source: Wine Industry Advisor,