John Thomas is a wine and spirits retail professional with more than eight years of experience serving beverage shoppers. His expertise spans wine and spirits selection, product knowledge, evolving customer preferences, and practical considerations that shape the shopping experience. He follows new arrivals, emerging categories, established labels, and seasonal buying trends across the market. Michael is especially interested in helping customers understand options, whether they are choosing a bottle for dinner, a gift, a celebration, or their home bar. His blogs share useful insights from the wine and spirits world.