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“Brielle was FANTASTIC! She came prepared! The wines she chose were choices that are easily attainable, which having something special about each one to make them stand out. Brielle had tips that even I (who worked in high end NYC restaurants for 9 years) did not know. She is very knowledgeable and her presentation is both expert and funny. I would recommend Brielle to anyone who is looking for a 101/102 class about wines! THANK YOU!”
— Francesca, Corporate Event Guest
“I reached out to Brielle from Viva La Vino to help us host a virtual wine testing to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. From start to finish, Brielle was so professional, knowledgeable and made this experience one we’ll never forget! We were able to include family and friends from all over the US and even Canada! Whether it’s in-person or a virtual experience - you cannot go wrong with VLV!!”
— Peri, Private Event Host
“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
“Our lovely sommelier, Brielle, provided us information on the wine like the grape it was made from, region, climate, food pairing, etc…I will definitely tell my friends. Thank you for being such a great hostess at Taste Wine Co.”
— Susan, Wine 101 Guest
“Brielle is fantastic. She can help you plan a party within any budget and is extremely helpful in picking the best wines for the occasion. Plus, she is extremely personable and can answer any questions — no matter if they come from someone who knows a ton about wine, nothing about wine, or thinks they know a ton about wine. It was a great night and all of our friends are still talking about it weeks later. Highly recommend!!”
— John, Private Event Host
“I look forward to getting a full slate of classes for 2018 going & much success with you running the helm!”
— Owner, Taste Wine Co
“I recently asked Brielle to help us out with a wine tasting for my husband’s birthday at our Club. He is pretty well versed on the subject himself and I found that Brielle found the perfect balance of being approachable and fun but at the same time highly professional and very knowledgeable on the subject. My husband was very impressed so it made the perfect birthday gift. We had our reds chosen and she offered to find us some whites and rose. Our friends were all highly complimentary of Brielle’s presentation and couldn’t wait to get her wine list so they could stock their own cellars! Ten out of ten Brielle!”
— Christine, Private Event Host
“Brielle took us on our flight of wines and was very helpful and funny. I appreciated the laid back atmosphere and felt comfortable asking questions if needed.”
— Cheryl, Wine 101 Guest
“Brielle and I worked at the same company for some time and I had attended a Women’s Networking event where she held a Wine 101 session. She was so incredibly engaging, funny, and also informative! A colleague suggested that this would be great for a bridal shower and I knew right away that’s exactly what I wanted to do. She was so excited to do my bridal shower and she did SUCH a fantastic job. So many family members and friends raved about her and asked where I had found her. It was the perfect bridal shower and I couldn’t have been happier. Would recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a fun twist to a bday party, bridal shower, bachelorette, etc.”
— Dakota, Private Event Host
“The virtual wine tasting event was great and a lot of of fun. Brielle was extremely knowledgeable and her personality was perfect. We really enjoyed learning so much about so many different wines. I would highly recommend this class to others.”
— Joseph, Corporate 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 who runs events at the store [Taste Wine Co.] was very knowledgable about wine. I would definitely come back for a tasting/class with her!”
— Monica, Wine 101 Guest
“Thanks so much for the fun event tonight. You really knocked it out of the park.”
— Helen, Private Event Host
“Amazing experience! Brielle’s passion for wine was very apparent, and it was clear that she put a lot of effort into customizing an experience that our group would enjoy. Everyone had a great time, the perfect amount of wine and food was served. Our tasting was the perfect balance of funny and informative. Brielle is outstanding, can’t thank her enough for putting such a great night together.”
— Paige, Private Event Guest
“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’s classes are engaging, informative and well-balanced. She is witty, personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about wine and food. Her passion clearly comes through in her classes - along with a genuine appreciation for teaching others. As a casual wine drinker, I feel much more prepared to read a wine menu - and share my new knowledge dinner parties and out with friends! I would absolutely recommend her.”
— Courtney, Private Event Guest
“I loved the set up of the night with wine tastings with the group and an explanation from Brielle, our lovely teacher, about the wine we were having. She explained basics such as tannins, acidity, dryness, and what the heck they mean when some wine connoisseur drops those terms and expects you to understand. As a 22 year old and still pretty new to wine, these things were pretty nifty to learn about.”
— Christine, Wine 101 Guest
“We were greeted by Brielle…who [was] extremely friendly, informative and had great sense of humor. Loved the vibe, information provided on all that goes hand-in-hand with wine making, tasting and all other senses overall.”
— Esmeralda, Wine 101 Guest
“Brielle is not only a fabulous teacher and host, she is absolutely amazing to plan an event with! I was daunted by planning a Zoom wine tasting event for family across the country, but Brielle made the process extremely easy for all of us. She tailored the class to our interests and budget without issue. This is my second class with Brielle and each one has been fun, informative, and connected me with amazing new wine! Already looking forward to my next event with her!”
— Kelly, Private Event Host
“Brielle was enjoyable to work with from the get-go. She is organized, flexible, accommodating, and so knowledgable. The attention to detail in everything from her proposals during the planning phase to the beautiful setup of her pairings display once onsite was impeccable and much appreciated. Our guests learned so much while still feeling at ease and genuinely enjoying themselves. We highly recommend Brielle!”
— Danielle, Corporate Event host
“Brielle, cannot thank you enough for all that you did to make our virtual ladies night extra special and more importantly, fun! We learned so much and discovered some new favorite wines along the way. Your teaching style is not only humorous but digestible - even after the wine started kicking in! And I just love that you didn't miss a beat as well even when the girls started to get rowdy! Thank you again for a memorable experience!”
— Kelly, Private Event host
“Brielle led a wine education class for some colleagues in New York City and was SO awesome. She was not only incredible knowledgeable, but she was fun, kept the glasses full, and organized a seamless event. Oftentimes I feel like wine education classes are dry (no pun intended), but Brielle's was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining (with an awesome select of vinos). I can't wait to have her do an event for me in the future.”
— Annie, Corporate Event guest
“A phenomenal event and knowledgeable presentation on the varieties of wine, not just at [their] location, but of all wine in general! I learned so much from attending and have already shared the information with a few of my friends.”
— Nick, Wine 101 guest
“Brielle was simply amazing! She makes something that can be so boring and flip it on its head. Leading a topic with humor and then making you think is by far the best way to capture attention and own the room. I wish I could put ten stars. Brielle rocks!!!!”
— Adam, Love the Wine You’re With 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
[The event] was very well organized. I learned some new things about how to describe wine, and got some confusion in my head sorted out about which words describe grape varietals vs. words that describe where the grapes were grown. Thanks for a really helpful and enjoyable event!
— Ali, Wine 101 guest
“What a wonderful event! I already knew a little about wine from prior wine class events I’ve been too, but it’s always nice to get a refresher and hear different perspectives on wine. Brielle was our wine guide and led us through multiple tastings explaining things like tannin, acidity, etc. She also took the time to listen to me in between tastings when I tried to describe the type of wine I liked and asked for her suggestions, which I will be definitely trying soon.”
— Elyka, Wine 101 attendee
“Brielle did an amazing job guiding us through each tasting. She actually teaches tastings on Wednesday’s and weekends. She spent time with people individually answering questions…You are a wealth of vino knowledge that should be shared with all!”
— Shoshana, Wine 101 attendee
“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.”