Wine Etiquette When Entertaining Clients

The goal of this breakout session is to teach participants proper business etiquette with a focus on wine. Attendees will learn how to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests while using wine to build trust and strengthen professional relationships.

I. Introductions

II. Ordering Wine When Entertaining Clients

a. How to navigate the wine list efficiently

b. Strategies for making a decision quickly

c. Balancing confidence with avoiding pretentiousness

d. How to engage with the waiter or sommelier confidently

III. Wine Etiquette

a. Proper procedures after tasting a wine

b. Understanding the purpose of the tasting process

c. Guidelines for returning a bottle if necessary

IV. Wine and Food Pairing

a. Basics of pairing wine with food

b. Guidelines for selecting complementary wine and food combinations

c. Types of wine to avoid

V. Q&A with the Winemaker

Presented by Warner DeJulio, Winemaker:

Warner started making wine around 2011. He started visiting wineries in southern Michigan to learn more. He the took an Enology program offered online made up of professors and winemakers from some of the best Enology programs and Wineries in the country. He dived into a world of craft winemaking with some great mentors who have guided him along the way. The winemaking process is both technical and artisanal. Finding the right balance is art. Finding this balance and the desire to share the experience with others is what drives him to continue making wine today!

Host or Publisher Greater River North Business Association