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Sommelier Insight, the monthly update for wine aficionados, meetings & event professionals, as well as restaurant managers.
We deliver event ideas, a schedule of upcoming wine appreciation workshops, and objective information on wine from the perspective of independent sommeliers.
We are Your Central Resource for Sommelier-Guided Tasting Experiences and Wine Expertise.
We have local specialists available for your wine event or special assignment -- in all major cities across America.
You can reach us at [email protected] and 310 467 5582.
Wine Scores and "Best of Year" Lists -- Just a Mirage?
Do you sometimes wonder how reliable the established wine critic recommendations are? Go and try 5-10 wines from the "Best of 2015 Wine Spectator"
list, and you will taste random (with PC diversity) wines of random quality.
We test the list every year in a public tasting, and this year was once again worse than last year. No redeeming value nor quality guidance whatsoever, observed several of our sommeliers.
Upcoming Public Wine Tastings in Southern California
Our Wine Elite Society hosts an ongoing series of sommelier-guided wine tasting dinners for the public, often in our signature blind-tasting format.
Email for info and reservations.
San Diego Tasting Society with monthly meetings.
Orange County Tasting Society with monthly meetings.
Sign up for these groups if you live in the area, and join dinners that include the greatest wines of the world. You will also connect with many serious wine lovers in our tastings.
Overview of our Resources for Your Use:
Catalog for Corporate Wine Tasting Events
Catalog of Wine Elite Programs for Restaurants
Topic Suggestions for Private Events
Private Wine Event Checklist
Whiskey Tasting Tips
GrapeRadio Interview
Speaker Profile at GigMasters
Public Speaker Program on Wine One-Sheet
Wine Elite Corporate Event Video
Essential Wine Tips 2-Pager
Special Events Idea One-Sheet
Program Brochure for Team Building Events