THE SOCIAL SOMM
Wine Services for Any & Every Occasion
SOMM SERVICES
A casual wine night. A big celebration. Storing a rare bottle of wine.
For any and all of your wine needs, I am here to help and offer guidance.
All services can be customized based on your needs and preferences.
TESTIMONIALS
Thanks again for your attention to detail and dedication to finding us the same wines in 3 different states!
- C.B. (New York)
Thank you so much for making our event such a delight. The feedback was terrific. You were able to engage our group well and appreciate your passion for wine.
- B.M. (D.C.)
The information was enjoyable and more thorough than most. I really appreciated that the wines were tailored to my tastes and I was able to taste/learn about specific regions. The wines were great and I'll be purchasing them again for home consumption.
- J.L. (New York)
Great job! I thought it worked out really well and the feedback has been very positive.
- M.M. (D.C.)
I'm so glad it all came together and [...] everyone had a great time! Thank you for making it possible!
- J.N. (D.C.)
Other Somm Services
- Food & Wine Pairing
- Home Cellar Management
- Special Occasion Wines
- Wine Bottle Aging Guidance
Need to find the perfect wine(s) for a special occasion? Wondering when to drink that gem from your cellar? I can help select the perfect pairings and advise when to uncork that special bottle.
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ABOUT ME
My genuine interest in wine began in 2013 and hasn't let up since!
I started hosting "wine nights" for my friends and quickly realized that
for me, wine was becoming more than just a hobby.
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2017 - Moved to D.C. from Michigan
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2018 - Changing careers from events to Food & Beverage
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Began as a Host for a Michelin-star restaurant in a Forbes Five Star hotel in D.C. ​
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2019 - Enrolled in the WSET Level 3 Course
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Passed the Level 3 exam with Merit (Distinction in Theory)​
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Promoted to Wine Director
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2020 - Covid Shutdown​
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Created The Social Somm during quarantine
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​Career "pivot" as Operations Manager overseeing the development and opening of a 14,000 sq. ft. food hall in Foggy Bottom, D.C. ​​
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2021 - Passed the Court of Master Sommelier Certified Exam
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2022 - Return to Hospitality!
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Food & Beverage Outlets Manager at Willard InterContinental
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2023
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Received my Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Educations Trust (WSET) ​
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Received "Wine Program of the Year" for the Willard InterContinental
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I am currently planning to attend the Advanced Sommelier course in 2024 with intention to sit the exams in 2025.
I created The Social Somm as a means of combining my two passions: event planning and wine! My hope is to create experiences that help others fall more deeply in love with wine, one sip at a time.
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-Cheers!
"My only regret in
life is that I did not drink more wine"
- Ernest Hemingway
