Wine Tastings and Deep Dives
Event Planning and Celebrations
Cellar Building and Management
Bespoke Gift-Giving
Why Hire a Somm?
Whether you're building a wine stock to last decades or need some nice wines and full glasses for a wedding, it always helps to have professional expertise to deliver on high expectations. That's why I'm offering a range of personal Sommelier services to suit every occasion and every palate.
How To Hire a Somm?
Find the service which suits your needs below and proceed to the order form to provide more information about the nature of the inquiry.
We will be in touch as soon as the form is received.
Further correspondence will establish details such as venue, expected attendance, and required services. Once the agreement is finalized, a cost analysis is presented through an invoice, where a deposit and relevant surcharges will be received in good time prior to the Event's commencement. I am happy to be involved in more planning than only sourcing and presentation, to ensure smooth and
Please be aware that Events, especially those which fall into the Premium- or Fine-tier, require at least 1 Month of advance notice; any sooner can be negotiated, but with no guarantee of availability.
Wine Tastings and Deep Dives
Whether you're looking to expand your palate to include more dots on the map or deepen your palate on the hunt for your next taste of collectors' wine, it brings me great pleasure to offer as much historical and technical context as required (as well as proper service) for you to enjoy in a way you never have before.
-Source bottles
-Serve bottles
-Explain bottles
-Collaborate with kitchen where necessary
-Assist in service
-At the moment, can NOT provide glassware
Fee Structure
Club
100.00
For clients who source the wines for the event from my Products page. No limit on average price, maximum 25 in attendance.
Everyday
100.00 - 250.00
For Wine Clubs or friend groups (4-15) who would like to collaborate on a list for a one-off or recurring event.
Perfect for rotating deep dives on various regions or affordable picks from well-known classics. Price negotiated based on attendance, average bottle value, and event specifics.
Premium
250.00
More formal offering for larger groups (15-25) OR higher-valued wines (>50.00 average retail price).
Great for premium explorations of lesser-known producers or niche examples from the more famous regions.
Fine
500.00
Highest-tier offering for very large groups (>20) OR so-called 'fine' wines (>150.00 average retail price).
For once-in-a-lifetime tastings of legendary producers that make collectors blush.
Hire a Somm For a Tasting
Event Planning and Celebrations
Add some thoughtful wine procurement to your upcoming birthday, wedding, company celebration, or other festive gathering! I'm happy to offer guided tastings, tableside pairings, or bespoke curation of a drinks offering to suit whatever the function demands - as long as the glasses stay full.
-Source bottles
-Serve bottles
-Explain bottles
-Collaborate with kitchen where necessary
-Assist in service
-At the moment, can NOT provide glassware
Fee Structure
Club
100.00
For clients who source the wines for the event from my Products page. No limit on average price, maximum 25 in attendance.
Everyday
100.00 - 250.00
For Wine Clubs or friend groups (4-15) who would like to collaborate on a list for a one-off or recurring event.
Perfect for rotating deep dives on various regions or affordable picks from well-known classics. Price negotiated based on attendance, average bottle value, and event specifics.
Premium
250.00
More formal offering for larger groups (15-25) OR higher-valued wines (>50.00 average retail price).
Great for premium explorations of lesser-known producers or niche examples from the more famous regions.
Fine
500.00
Highest-tier offering for very large groups (>20) OR so-called 'fine' wines (>150.00 average retail price).
For once-in-a-lifetime tastings of legendary producers that make collectors blush.
Hire a Somm For Your Event
Cellar Building and Management
Have you found a bottle that you aren't quite sure what to do with? Does this apply to most of your cellar? Do you wish you had a cellar and would be interested to start today? Reach out, I'm more than happy to help!
General Inquiries will be handled free-of-charge. Deeper consultations, especially purchasing recommendations or in-network sourcing, will be invoiced at Club-tier.
-Storage recommendations
-Rules-of-thumb about aging, with helpful explanations
-Analyzing ullage, vintage, producer, with a 'viability score' for neglected or recently-discovered bottles, with recommendations on service
-General 'game plan' for expanding, considering current trends
At Club-tier:
-Bespoke 'Pitch Deck' including regions, producers, and vintages with storage and future value analysis
-Sourcing of fine bottles and producers at a discount to retail
-At the moment, can NOT source from the secondary market
Tell Me About Your Cellar
Bespoke Gift-Giving
Has a dear friend just earned a career promotion? Is a loved one celebrating a milestone birthday? Let's find them a bottle they can be excited about! Whether we source a rare example of their favorite region or surprise them with a storied bottle that they fall in love with, I would love to put my experience on the line to recommend something absolutely memorable.
All inquiries will be handled free-of-charge.
-Bespoke consultation considering preferences, palate, occasion, context, and anything else that might make or break the experience
-Recommendations on storage, opening, pairing, and service
-In-network sourcing at a discount to retail
-Hand-typed analysis including any technical and contextual information of interest