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- WELCOME -
My name is Michael and I am passionate about wine. I want to share my expertise with you in a friendly and relaxed environment. I look forward to hosting a fun, educational and delicious experience for you and your friends, helping you discover new wines to grow your personal cellar, or increasing your restaurant staff’s knowledge and wine service skills.
I believe every bottle of wine contains a story. The history of the land where the grapes are grown, the climate and weather of a particular year in the vineyard, and the culture and traditions of the many people involved in creating the wine.
I want to share my passion and knowledge with you to illuminate your part of the story. We will discover which techniques of grape-growing and winemaking create a wine that appeals to you. I will help you understand the aromas and flavors you can discover in wine and whether this is the right wine for the occasion. When the past contained in the bottle and the present moment in time all come together magic is created.
Hosted Wine Tasting
HOSTED WINE TASTING
Enjoy a delightful and educational wine tasting and food pairing experience with your friends or party. A variety of light hors d’oeuvres will be paired with different wines to discover and explore how the flavors and taste components of food interact with wine. Each event is designed to be a fun way to learn and understand the basic ideas of food and wine pairing.
Wine Tasting Experience is $125 per person
Wine and food menu will be customized for your event
Sample program for six people:
3 white wines, 3 red wines
cheese, crackers, fresh & dried fruit, nuts & chocolate
Service Training
SERVICE TRAINING
I offer a concise and enjoyable wine service training. Beginning with an overview of the wines offered in your restaurant, I will teach your staff to properly talk about and sell wine with confidence. I explain winemaking, wine styles and grape varietals, including general wine and food pairing practices. I demonstrate and teach your staff how to skillfully present, open, and serve a bottle of wine.
Trainings include preparation, education, demonstration, and ideally tasting the wines offered in your restaurant and discussing their qualities. Your staff will enjoy the experience and gain confidence in their ability to sell wine.
Wine Consulting
WINE CONSULTING
- Restaurants -
If you own a restaurant, I will work with you to revitalize your current wine list and introduce you to fresh selections to compliment a new menu. I can teach you and your staff the art of wine and food pairing to elevate your guest’s dining experience. I can also show you how to develop your wine list to embrace the emergence of farm-to-table dining and growing interest in organic, locally sourced foods.
Every bottle of wine contains a story. My expertise lies in the understanding of the history, land, traditions and varietals embodied in creating each bottle of wine. With over thirty years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry, I can guide you towards a full-bodied understanding and passion for wine.
- Wine Lovers -
If you are an individual looking to develop your wine collection, I can teach you about the peak drinking window for your wines, how to create and organize your cellar, and introduce you to new wines to add to your collection.
When you enjoy a bottle of wine you become part of the story. I look forward to sharing my passion and experience to guide you in your appreciation and enjoyment of the world of wine.
Consultation - $125
EVENTS
Wine Tasting
Wineaux Wednesday at Sound Bites Grille
Every Wednesday from 5:00p - 7:00p
101 N State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ