Wine & Sommelier Services
Restaurant Wine Program Consultation
The How:
First step is a personal consultation. Our prices vary based on what your needs are and the value I can bring to your program. Most Packages start at $500 and include at least three meetings:
Meeting to discuss and create a wine list that fits the vision and feel of your restaurant.
Selecting areas of the world to focus on,
Deciding price points and profit margins on wines by the glass and by the bottle
Meeting with distributors and tasting together to bring in the wines that you like along with finding the values that will help your profit margin
A Training session with your team to equip them with the skills and knowledge to sell the wine on your list as well as expertly and confidently serve it (no more opening bottles propped up on their leg!)
Monthly partnerships would include:
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maintaining your wine list as selections sell out or vintages change
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tasting and finding new wines as distributors offer new selections
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help with organizing your cellar and keeping track of inventory
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continued training of your team on new and existing wines
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training your team on how to suggest wines to be paired with items on your menu
The Why:
What value can a consultation service bring to your restaurant or venue space?
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Every time a bottle of wine is on a guest table your revenue goes up. Being able to increase your sales along with giving your guest a personalized experience.
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Offering elevated service to your guests to set your restaurant apart
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Offering new and unique beverage experiences and pairings to keep your guests engaged with the menu
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Infusing passion into your team for truly serving your guests. Knowledge brings passion, once your team is confident about the wines and food on your menus they will pass on that knowledge to the guests and ultimately your nightly sales will increase.
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Bringing value to your wine list- giving your team, and therefore your guests, the assurance that no matter what price they pay for a bottle, they will be getting a great wine!
The What:
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I bring with me 20years in the restaurant and hospitality industry. I have been a part of creating a wine list and bar program for three event and wedding venues in West Michigan as well as starting a new restaurant in Colorado Springs and managing a wine list for another restaurant at the same resort.
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What we discuss about your business stays at your business!
I have a strict clause in my contract stating that I will not share confidential information, including customer information, business plans or price points with other businesses.
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RCS Wines is based in Holland, Michigan. Travel fees will be included in Package Pricing for services greater than 30 miles away.
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Payment and signed contract is required before services are performed
Wine Education Class
The How:
These classes are the perfect entertainment options for holiday parties, girls weekends, couples retreats, or even a more formal training in a classroom setting.
A presentation would include:
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Basic tasting and evaluation of a red and white wine
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A tasting board of common fruits, herbs, nuts and earth items to compare and contrast different flavors and smells in the wine.
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A Wine Tasting diagram to record notes
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I work with several different wine cellars to be able to offer a wide selection of unique wines at exceptional value. Cost of Wine is additional
The Why:
So often I hear people say that they do not have much of a palette for wine or even that they don’t like certain wines. What?! Most often it is because they had a bad experience or did not know how to pick out a good wine. Sometimes it is because they tasted the wrong wine with their meal. Below are some good reasons to educate!
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To grow your wine tasting palette to appreciate something new
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To enhance your meal with a perfect pairing
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To be able to travel the world just by experiencing a new wine
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To learn a cool party trick to impress your friends
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To taste some really good juice!
The What:
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I bring with me four years of hosting fun wine events at event spaces in West Michigan. I have a passion for teaching and a great connection base in the area to be able to expose your guests to the latest selections of fabulous wines.
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RCS Wines is based in Holland, Michigan. Travel fees will be included in Package Pricing for services greater than 30 miles away.
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Payment and signed contract is required before services are performed
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Package pricing includes assistance in wine selection only. A separate check must be issued directly to a licensed wine dealer for purchase of wine.
Personal Wine Paired Dinners
The How:
Wine paired dinners are some of the most fun experiences both to attend and to host. Here is what a dinner would look like:
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Three to Five Courses created exclusively for you and your guests by the Chef of your choice.
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Consultation with the Chef and myself to pick out the wines that would pair perfectly with the courses, one wine for each course.
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As each course is presented I will serve and present the wine, telling why it was paired with food, some tasting notes to look for and a great story about the producer or the wine itself.
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This could take place in a private home or rented venue space.
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I work with several different wine cellars to be able to offer a wide selection of unique wines at exceptional value. Cost of Wine is additional
The Why:
Simply because it gives a good excuse to gather together with friends and family, or those who you desire to be friends and family! Wine breaks down walls, brings people together and makes any get-together memorable.
The What:
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RCS Wines is based in Holland, Michigan. Travel fees will be included in Package Pricing for services greater than 30 miles away.
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Payment and signed contract is required before services are performed
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Package pricing includes assistance in wine selection only. A separate check must be issued directly to a licensed wine dealer for purchase of wine.
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I work directly with several wine dealers to source unique wines at exceptional value.
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Who we work with: