Are you one of those people who likes to drink wine, and constantly find themselves in situations either at work or socially, where the topic of conversation centers around wine, and you have no idea what to say?
Another possibility is that you are planning a party or wedding, and are looking for the right type of social lubricant to keep the crowd engaged in conversation.
Maybe, you have a boss who owns a cellar or just loves to drink and collect wine and you are also looking to maybe start your own collection?
Well if you fall in any of these categories, I'm here to facilitate the growth of your palate for wine, educate (consult) and/or help you start your wine collection.
I’m a hands on kind of person, so I’m flexible about traveling to where you are most comfortable and finding your palate some wine buddies to carry it into the sunset.
About G & S
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Photos
Here are a few photos from some of G & S Wines most recent events.
Owner's Bio
- Graduate of French Culinary Institute Wine Program
- Member of Guild Of Sommeliers
- Certified Sommelier
- Wine writer for the Food & Wine section of GraeGram Magazine (http://graegram.com/)
- Have been writing a Wine Blog for last 2 years (http://goodwinescheap.blogspot.com/)
- A member of Wine community (www.wineryweek.com)
- A member of Wine Forum (http://www.openwineconsortium.org/)
Services
RESTAURANT AND EVENT SERVICES::
Consulting on Menu (pairings and things of that nature) $40 per hour
Instructing staff on wine etiquette: $45 per hour
Wine pouring at dinners/events: $35 per hour
Wine Presentations: $45 to $60 per hour
SPECIFICS:
What I do -
* Give consultations to Restaurants in order to enhance Wine list when a Sommelier is not available. (Pairing Wine lists with Food Menu)
* Help you pick wines for whatever event you plan to throw (wedding, corporate parties, and most social events)
* Also pour at events. Rate is $35.00+ per hour
* Start and set up your wine collection
* Start out with 2 to 5 bottles for you to taste so that I get a clear picture of your taste buds.
* Do all research
* Find great deals
* If needed, I give background and history of bottles clients buy
First Meeting -
* I bring 2 to 5 bottles for you to taste
* Questions will be asked, so that I am able to decipher each clients palate.
* By understanding your responses to my questions, and what you like in a wine, I can find wines that fit your palate.
* The cost is 35.00 as initial, that includes the first 20 miles in which I have to travel to your location. (depending on the size of event other costs will be negotiated)
* Any miles over 20 is a dollar per mile, roundtrip.
* If none of the 2 to 5 bottles work for you, I just ask for amount of gas mileage over the first 20 miles and half of the 35.00 initial fee.
Upcoming Events
Check back soon for our upcoming events in 2012!
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Customer Testimonials
“In the past I’ve been put off by the condescending attitudes of other wine specialists, I’ve dealt with in the past but Jay from G&S Wines, makes me feel comfortable asking question and I always learn something from our wine sessions.”
Oscar Widening.
“I actually own a Seafood restaurant in Half-Moon Bay, and (I) had heard about G&S Wines from a loyal patron of mine, she gave me the owner’s card and I called. It was best decision I’ve made in regards to Wine for my menu.”
Tony Fleming
“I love , love love Jaton’s knowledge of my taste buds, he knows more about my palate than I do. I only deal with him since starting my wine collection.”
Tyrone Talbot