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curated experiences

Each offering is thoughtfully customized to meet your goals—educational, celebratory, or strategic—while maintaining an approachable, engaging atmosphere. Expect expert guidance, seamless execution, and experiences your guests will actually talk about afterward.

  • An Elevated Experience, Curated Just for You

    You invite your guests, we'll handle the rest!  Our private wine tastings are thoughtfully designed experiences tailored to your guests, your setting, and your level of curiosity. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, celebrating a milestone, or meeting with a group of wine-minded friends, each tasting blends education, storytelling, and exceptional wines into a seamless, memorable event.


    Perfect For:

    • Dinner parties and small gatherings

    • Birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations

    • Holiday entertaining

    • Groups who love good wine but don’t want homework

    No jargon. No pressure. Just good wine and good company.

  • Refined Experiences for Teams and Clients

    Elevate your next corporate gathering with a professionally led wine experience designed to impress without intimidating. Our corporate wine events combine thoughtful curation, expert guidance, and seamless execution, creating an atmosphere that feels polished, engaging, and effortless.

    Whether you’re hosting clients, rewarding your team, or looking for a distinctive way to bring people together, we design wine experiences that reflect your brand and your goals.

    Ideal For:

    • Client appreciation and relationship building

    • Team building, celebrations and milestones

    • Executive dinners and retreats

    • Holiday parties and receptions

    • Conferences and private breakouts

    From intimate boardroom tastings to large-format receptions, we adapt the format to suit your needs.

  • Curated Wine Travel

    Our curated wine journeys are thoughtfully designed for those who want meaningful access, cultural context, and unforgettable bottles in the places they are born. Led by sommelier Jan Bugher, each trip blends world-class wine experiences with history, cuisine, and a sense of place, creating travel that feels both immersive and effortless.

    These small-group experiences focus on iconic wine regions and emerging destinations alike, with private winery visits, guided tastings, and behind-the-scenes access rarely available to the general public. Days are paced to allow for exploration and enjoyment, balancing structured learning with time to savor local food, landscapes, and conversation.

    Perfect for:

    • Wine professionals, collectors, and passionate enthusiasts seeking travel that is enriching, authentic, and distinctly wine-focused.  

  • A thoughtful wine program should elevate your food, empower your staff, and enhance the guest experience. Our restaurant wine consulting services are designed to do exactly that, offering practical expertise with a hospitality-first approach.

    Wine List Development & Optimization

    We help build or refine wine lists that are balanced, intentional, and profitable. From concept-driven selections to smart pricing strategies, we ensure your list complements your cuisine, reflects your brand, and encourages confident ordering at every price point.

    Staff Training & Education

    A great wine list is only as strong as the team presenting it. Customized staff trainings focus on practical knowledge, sales confidence, and guest communication. Sessions can range from foundational wine education to menu-specific pairing guidance, all tailored to your service style and experience level.

    Private Wine Classes & Events

    Engage your staff or guests with guided wine classes led by a certified sommelier. These interactive sessions deepen wine knowledge, build enthusiasm, and create memorable experiences that translate directly to stronger wine sales and guest satisfaction.

    Ongoing Support

    Whether you need a one-time consultation or ongoing partnership, services are flexible and designed to evolve with your restaurant. From seasonal list updates to continued education, we provide support that keeps your wine program fresh, relevant, and successful.

    Well-chosen wines. Confident staff. A better dining experience—by design.

Let’s Drink Together

If you're interested in working with Jan, complete the form with a few details about your event. She'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.

  • “I have had the pleasure of experiencing Jan’s work in several capacities and can say with complete confidence that she excels in everything she undertakes.”

  • “Whether you choose to take a class, travel with her, or attend one of her community events, you can expect an experience that is both enriching and memorable—along with the opportunity to connect with wonderful people along the way.”

    - Sergej C.

  • “Jan has an incredible gift for making wine feel fun, approachable, and genuinely interesting. She breaks down complex topics in a way that’s easy to understand without ever talking down, and her enthusiasm is contagious. Every class is informative, engaging, and leaves you excited to keep learning (and tasting!). “

    - Annie G.