Sign up for a Virtual Wine Tasting!
The best way to learn wine is by tasting it! Wine shouldn’t have to be intimidating. Instead, it should be seen as something that brings people together. My goal is to make wine fun & approachable while still giving you the necessary skills to asses not only the quality of a wine, but pinpoint what it is you love (or don’t love) about a particular wine.
About Me
I’m originally from Rochester, NY, but have been living in New York City since 2013. Upon my arrival to New York, I entered the fashion world and worked my way from the retail sales floor to managing the wholesale business on the corporate side. I was bit by the “wine bug” in 2014 during my first trip to Napa Valley during harvest season. As soon as I arrived home, I immediately started my WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) journey and the rest was history. I have since completed the WSET 3 advanced level (current Dip WSET candidate), started a successful wine blog that has taken me to wine regions all over the world, became a French Wine Scholar with highest honors, and most recently became the Private Client Wine Advisor for Château de Pommard and VIVANT in the Northeast.
Classes Offered:
Wine 101
If you’ve ever wondered what sommeliers mean when they say “tannin” or “body,” then this tasting is for you! In Wine 101 we will break down both a red and a white wine and identify things like aromas, acidity, body, tannin and finish. We will chat about the basic winemaking process, and how some choices in the winery affect what you find in your glass. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to feel more confident navigating a wine list or wine shop!
What's Included:
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Tasting Mat
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Food & Wine Pairing Guide
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Your New Wine BFF/Resource
Pricing:
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$35/person for parties of 3 or less
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$25/person for parties of 4 or more
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$100 for 1 on 1
Wine Passport
Sometimes the best way to travel is through the glass! Wine Passport is a regionally based class customizable depending on where you want to go. Whether it’s Rioja, Provence or Piedmont, we will taste 2-3 wines that are “classic” examples of the chosen region. Expect to learn about the prominent grape varieties, common practices in the vineyard and winery, and local food & wine pairings.
What's Included:
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Tasting Mat
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Food & Wine Pairing Guide
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Your New Wine BFF/Resource
Pricing:
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$35/person for parties of 3 or less
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$25/person for parties of 4 or more
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$100 for 1 on 1
Custom Tasting
This tasting is completely custom according to what you want to learn. We can explore verticals (same wine different vintages), rosé around the world, old world vs. new world, a specific grape variety etc.!
What's Included:
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Tasting Mat
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Food & Wine Pairing Guide
-
Your New Wine BFF/Resource
Pricing:
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$35/person for parties of 3 or less
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$25/person for parties of 4 or more
-
$100 for 1 on 1