THE SOCIAL SOMM
Wine 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.)
Wine Tastings
- Corporate Happy Hour
- Staff Wine Training
- Ladies' Night In
- Holiday Gatherings
Enjoy a tailored lineup of wines and a guided tasting for you and your guests.
$35/person (min. 4 people)
$45 for 2 (private tasting)
*$30/person (min. 2 people)
*Healthcare Workers Special
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.
Wine Industry Needs
- Wine Program Consulting
- Inventory Assistance
- Cellar Organization
- Menu Item & Wine Pairings
If you don't have a wine professional on your payroll, contracting a consultant can boost your sales and beverage program.
"My only regret in
life is that I did not drink more wine"
- Ernest Hemingway
ABOUT MERCEDES
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.
A year after moving to D.C. for a job at a local university in 2017, I decided to jump into the food & beverage industry. In 2018 I received my Level 1 Court of Master Sommelier (CMS) Certificate and my first restaurant job as a Host/Reservationist at a Michelin-star restaurant in D.C. In 2019 I passed the WSET Level 3 exam (w/Merit) and was promoted to Wine Director of the Jefferson Hotel D.C.
I am currently a WSET Level 4 Diploma (DipWSET) candidate and plan to take the CMS Level 2 exam, along with numerous other wine-related classes and courses to further my education.
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.
-Cheers!
