Todd Johnston, QED Hospitality’s Beverage Director, welcomed us at L.A. Jackson, on the rooftop of Thompson Nashville, for an insightful discussion. He delved into his overarching beverage program ethos, and specifics around crafting a compelling, crowd-pleasing AND boundary-pushing wine list. He also touched upon the mechanics of maintaining complex and expansive lists, market-specific considerations, and the value of brand trips and relationships to stay abreast of exceptional wines coming out of varied wine regions.
Todd Johnston, QED Hospitality’s Beverage Director, welcomed us at L.A. Jackson, on the rooftop of Thompson Nashville, for an insightful discussion. He delved into his overarching beverage program ethos, and specifics around crafting a compelling, crowd-pleasing AND boundary-pushing wine list. He also touched upon the mechanics of maintaining complex and expansive lists, market-specific considerations, and the value of brand trips and relationships to stay abreast of exceptional wines coming out of varied wine regions.