Our Expert Hosts: Virtual Wine Tasting
Aaron
Aaron is a certified sommelier who loves the complexity and intricacies of wine. Join him for a fun-filled breakdown of the structure of wine and learn what makes varietals unique to their birthplaces. His experiences are fully customizable and full of fun energy and wine knowledge! Aaron is Dallas-based and will travel for in-person events.
Host Fee: $450
Aaron G
Aaron has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as the New York Times, Esquire, Playboy, and VinePair, and has had features written about his career in the New York Times, Forbes, and the Boston Globe. His previous books include Hacking Whiskey (2018), Gather Around Cocktails (2019), and Brand Mysticism: Cultivate Curiosity and Intoxicate Your Audience (2022). In 2020 the non-profit organization Tales of the Cockt...
Host Fee: $475
Andrea
Andrea's wine journey began working at a small winery in Idaho, where she fell in love with wine's ability to bring people together. After re-evaluating her priorities during the pandemic, she followed her passion and became a certified sommelier, completing her WSET1, 2, and 3 all in one year at Napa Valley Wine Academy. She was also a recipient of the Wine Unify Elevate scholarship and Cooper’s Hawk BIPOC scholarship. Andrea started her personal sommelier business, Bon Vivant Noir, with a mission to ...
Host Fee: $
Andrew H
Andrew, a Dublin native, was raised in the village of Kilternan on the Dublin/Wicklow border. He recalls growing up in Ireland in those days when there were only two distilleries on the island in addition to just a handful of brands. After graduating from culinary school in Dublin his journey took him around the world working in and around the wine industry in five countries over three decades. He has worked in every facet of the wine industry including Production (in California and New Zealand,) Logis...
Host Fee: $425
Brianna
Brianna is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She resides in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, where she works as the head sommelier at an upscale wine bar. Though her journey in hospitality began in marketing, she has since discovered a deep passion for the cultural fulfillment provided through wine tasting and education. I look forward to guiding you on a tasting journey by highlighting some of my favorite wine regions, including Southern Italy, Eastern Europe, and Spain.
Host Fee: $325
Caryn
A native of Northern California’s wine country, Caryn grew up immersed in her family’s viticultural roots. With a father steeped in farming and a mother who was a gourmet chef, family meals always led to the finest wines and lively epicurean adventures. As a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), a WSET III, and a Certified Specialist of Sherry Wines, she has acquired a commanding knowledge of the many facets and intricacies of wine varieties, winemaking, rare and fine wines, vineyard terroirs, and wine a...
Host Fee: $325
Cecilia
Cecilia is a wine educator and sommelier based in Italy. She started to organize wine experiences in Venice many years ago and has translated her format into a fun online experience. As she states, “I offer you a journey made of flavors, aromas, fragrances, traditions, and legends. I am waiting for you!”. Cecilia hosts a variety of our virtual food and wine tasting events including her own curated experiences.
Host Fee: $325
David G
Wine Blogger, Certified Sommelier, and former Somm at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. David leads fun and informative virtual tasting experiences.
Host Fee: $325
Elissa
Leaving her desk job behind Elissa has quickly become one of the fasting growing bar personalities in the business. In 2022 she was featured in Imbibe magazine, was top 10 at the Liquor 43 competition, and a semi-finalist in the Jack Daniels whiskey sour competition. In the past seven years, she has bartended in 5 different states working anywhere from local pubs to award-winning craft cocktail bars. In Phoenix, AZ, Elissa consults for local bar programs, hosts mixology classes for fortune 500 companie...
Host Fee: $375
Eryn
Eryn has been working in the wine industry since 2004 and is a Certified Specialist of Wine. Her love of wine started early on—when watching her Grandmother host dinner parties, she witnessed the power of hospitality that came through the subtle art of raising a glass (and pouring a bottle). She is passionate about helping others take a practical approach to wine by making it educational and entertaining.
Host Fee: $325
Ethan
Ethan is a beverage expert who has written about beer, wine, and spirits for such publications as Food & Wine, Thrillist, Wine Enthusiast, Esquire, Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, Playboy, Saveur, and Travel + Leisure. He has taught classes at New York City's Astor Center, Brooklyn Kitchen, and NYC Wine Company, and has hosted private events for brands that include The Glenrothes, High West Distillery, Anheuser-Busch, and Pabst. He has also spoken at trade and consumer events around the world such as T...
Host Fee: $575
Ezekiel
Ezekiel has worked in a wide breadth of roles in the wine industry since 2008, with most of that time spent in hospitality. It is not only the discovery factor or sensory experience that Zeke enjoys about wine, but he also views it as a MacGuffin for fellowship, interesting conversation, and human connection. He has successfully completed his WSET 3 and is certified as a Napa Valley Wine Expert by the Napa Valley Wine Academy. He currently works for a boutique winery in Napa Valley and co-owns a micro ...
Host Fee: $425
Jennifer
Jennifer is an abstract expressionist painter living in Napa, California. Her current work is comprised of creating organic landscapes and figures that are happenstance through studies of layering colors, textures, shapes, and lines: imperfect and raw. Get ready to engage your group through her live virtual and in-person art events. Whether the experience is with or without drinks, she'll guide your group through the fun and spontaneity of live creation.
Host Fee: $375
Julia
Julia began her culinary journey working as a Sous Chef by the age of 20. She then took her skills, passion and knowledge from the kitchen and applied them to the bar atmosphere with a desire to connect with people and discuss spirits and wine. She has worked in a number of fine dining establishments from the East to West coast, and is currently the Bar Manager at Juanita & Maude in Albany, CA. Julia enjoys learning intensely about a product or process and then pushing those boundaries, striving to...
Host Fee: $375
Julieta
Julieta is a Certified Sommelier of the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Scotch Whisky Ambassador, and a Certified Sherry Specialist. Hailing from Mendoza, Argentina, she has an extensive background in the wine industry, having directed award-winning wine programs and worked collaboratively with some of the country’s most influential winemakers. She currently consults for restaurants, wine bars, and wine retail. Aside from being fun and informative, she also speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, while ...
Host Fee: $325
Leslee
Having worked amongst a great deal of hospitality scenes from 4/5 star restaurants to smaller independently owned establishments to a managing director's position for two west coast wineries (Archery Summit Winery, OR + Pine Ridge Winery, Napa) -- Leslee left the corporate side of the business to start her own companies almost 20 years ago. Today, Leslee is a leading U.S. wine educator working with clients in person + virtually coast to coast. Through her company, Amusée, she also writes, teaches + con...
Host Fee: $800
Melissa
Melissa is an experienced sommelier and wine industry professional. Driven by her passion for wine and the service industry, she takes pride in her role at Di Giovanna Winery in Sambuca di Sicilia, as sales & marketing director for over 10 years. Melissa’s passion for the wine industry can be traced back to her early years in New York, where she spent significant time working as a sommelier in restaurants and later in wine distribution as a Sales Representative & Sales Manager for an internatio...
Host Fee: $325
Michaela
Michaela Quinlan is an Advanced Sommelier with over 15 years in the wine industry. Michaela began her wine career in Northern, VA where she divided her time between being a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor and working in local family run wineries and tasting rooms. After experience in wine retail and serving as Sommelier for local restaurants, Michaela returned to New England to continue her wine experience in importing and eCommerce, along with completing the WSET Advanced Level 3. Interested ...
Host Fee: $375
Mike
Mike was born and raised in beautiful Napa Valley, where he cultivated his passion for food and wine. His extensive beverage experience of over 20 years began as a wine educator and symposium speaker for the Napa Valley Wine Train, which then elevated to sommelier for Cole's Chop House. In 2017, Mike switched his focus from wines to spirits and immediately fell in love with the ability to create custom cocktail experiences for his guests. This creativity earned him a second-place award in 2021 for Napa...
Host Fee: $375
Ross
Ross brings over 25 years of expertise in events and hospitality to his fun and educational virtual tasting experiences. In 2008 he relocated from England to Auberge Du Soleil in Rutherford, Napa Valley as Food & Beverage Manager. This led to further roles at 25 Lusk in San Francisco as Beverage Director and Director of Food & Beverage at both Bardessono Hotel & Spa in Yountville and Calistoga Ranch. During this time he would be sourced to provide hands-on wine educational seminars for grou...
Host Fee: $325
Zachary
Zachary is a master of engagement and ceremony, adept at captivating groups of any size both on and off camera. Beyond being a sommelier and his extensive knowledge of beverages, Zachary brings flair to the table with expertise in Charcuterie plate design, games, and even a bit of Flair Mixology. Whether you're looking to spice up your corporate event or elevate your virtual party, Zachary is here to energize your group and ignite the spirit of connection. Get ready to dive into a world of excitement a...
Host Fee: $325