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Shopping for wine is intimidating enough…

 

From words like “Hermitage” and “Montepulciano” to the debate about corks versus screw caps, selecting a bottle of wine in a wine shop or at a restaurant can seem more daunting than it’s worth. Not anymore! Viva la Vino is here to help clarify the world of wine in a way that feels relatable and applicable to all levels of wine lovers. Maybe you want to be the person all of your friends come to for wine advice, or perhaps you just want to feel more confident when you swing by Total Wine on your way home from work to pick up a bottle for dinner. Either way (or somewhere in between) VLV can help.

Explore this site to find opportunities to join for an in-person or virtual wine education class – see the list of upcoming open-enrollment classes and find tickets here – or learn how you can set up your own private tasting here. Check out recent blog posts for quick reads about specific labels, wine regions, or grapes, and follow Viva la Vino on social media for daily wine inspiration. Sign up for the VLV Newsletter (“The Grapevine”) to get monthly updates and exclusive offers, find shopping lists for hosting your own tasting and gift guides for the wine lovers in your life. Better yet, reach out. We’d love to hear from you.

 
 
 
 
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“Brielle is fantastic. She’s fun, witty and incredibly knowledgeable about wine. My expectations were blown away and my girlfriend’s 30th birthday was amazing, thanks to Brielle’s great presentation. I highly recommend Viva la Vino if you want an unforgettable experience. Brielle is the real deal!”

— Alan, Private Event Host

“Brielle was the perfect host for the company’s private event. She was funny, very knowledgeable and her constant smile and bubbly personality made this a great experience! I highly recommend this for a company networking event, partner event or simply just a girls-night at home. The possibilities are many! Thank you for an amazing evening Brielle!”

— Julie, Corporate Event Guest

“Brielle is beyond wonderful. She was our Somm for the night and while I happen to know more than the average bear about wine (but not that much more, really) she kept me interested and engaged the entire time she was speaking. She is smart and witty and funny and makes you want to try every wine ever just so that you can be as excited as she is to spread the word. She is a wine Goddess.”

— Galit, Wine 101 guest

“I had the best time at the wine tasting for Kim’s 30th birthday! I learned a ton about wine so now I can sound semi-intelligent when I go to the wine shop. The food was also great and it was really cool to see how the different foods changed how the wine tasted. I also really like that the wine you brought was in a price range that I would actually spend. I have already shared your name with a bunch of people at work! Thanks again!”

— Michelle, Private Event Guest

“Brielle hosted a wine tasting for one of our biggest corporate events. From planning, wine selection, and hosting on the night of the event, she did an amazing job! She kept the whole group engaged, and set a fun casual tone perfect for facilitating networking. I would recommend working with Brielle, and my company will be working wit her for all our events.”

— Monica, Corporate Event Host

“Brielle is extremely informative and has a killer personality to go along with all those brains. She was one of our top instructors at NY Vintners and surely will not disappoint.”

— Marlon, GM @ NY Vintners

 
 

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