Sommelier
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To schedule a private wine tasting event, please use the contact us link and send a message. Please limit the size of the gathering to 10 for an informal tasting event and 20 for a formal tasting event.
Lawrence is currently in the process of finishing his Level 4 Sommelier certification with plans to begin working on his Level 5 (Master Certification) soon thereafter. As an avid home cook and Advanced Sommelier, Lawrence is able to help you pair the perfect wine with with your favorite recipe.
Please use the Contact Us page to schedule a private wine tasting event. Please limit informal events to 10 attendees and formal events to 20 at this time.
We are currently booked every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon through the end of October 2021; however, depending on location, we could set an event for any evening after 7:30pm. Once our calendar is operational, you will be able to select a time slot for your event.
This wine presents with a beautiful deep garnet color with an almost imperceptible clear rim. On the nose is ripe cherry, plum, vanilla and oak. There is a hint of blackberry and more cherry as the wine begins to open a bit. On the palate is a deep, ripe cherry Ludens flavor with vanilla and …
Welcome to the party season! Normally this time of year is filled with holiday parties every Friday and Saturday night through New Year’s Eve. When one is expected to bring a bottle to each and every one, it can get quite expensive if one sticks to higher end wines. Conversely, it can be rather embarrassing …
This appellation presents with a dark cherry color and a wide clear rim. On the nose is lots of ripe cherry, strawberry and a hint of bergamot. It is fruit forward with notes of cherry and a hint of menthol. The 14.5% abc is quite apparent in the bright heat of the flavor. The acids …