Much like being a chef, the best way to get a job in the wine industry is to apprentice.
Recent Grad curious about how folks who don't have an wine related major end up in the wine industry
With my 25 years in the business, I have met many people with background not related to the wine business.
Also, the wine business is so large and widespread, that it is hard to define a narrow understanding of what the wine business is.
From agricultural production to commerce to consumption there are so many different areas and roles in the business.
Sometimes, a targeted and specialised wine-education is not important or relevant in order to fulfill the job and sometimes it is crucial.