WSET Level 3 Sommelier
Wine tastings, wherever you need them
Manuel Patterson hosts guided tastings for private parties, company events, and gatherings of any size. Book a tasting tailored to your group and venue.
Services
Tastings and consulting
Every tasting is guided in person and shaped around your group, your venue, and your budget. Consulting is for wine bars and restaurants.
Tastings
Guided tastings, theme-based flights, and at-home dinner pairings for private parties, team offsites, client dinners, and any venue you choose. Tastings start at $100 per hour with a 2 hour minimum.
Consulting
Wine consulting for wine bars and restaurants. Tell us about your venue and what you need.
Methodology
The three steps of every tasting
Consultation and palate profiling
A short conversation with Manuel to understand your event, guest count, preferred styles, and dietary needs.
Wine sourcing and service prep
Bottles are selected and prepped so they arrive ready to pour at the right temperature for your event.
A guided tasting, start to finish
Manuel leads the room with an approachable style. Guests taste, ask questions, and leave with something to talk about.
Why Somm Solution
An approachable sommelier for any event
Manuel is a wine educator and certified mixologist with a passion for helping others know better so they can drink better. He is committed to life-long learning, creating memorable experiences, and connection through the medium of wine and spirits.
Manuel makes wine approachable by meeting his clients and their guests wherever they are. He tailors his language and technical depth to match the audience and environment so that everyone can engage in a meaningful way. His mission is to promote the responsible enjoyment of wine and spirits through thoughtful human centered interactions.
Three key objectives guide every experience and project:
- Enhance the overall drinking experience by engaging all the senses
- Empower people to make more informed and confident beverage choices
- Encourage continued curiosity and education
Certifications
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3
- Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) Champagne Specialist
- Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Level 1
- Certified Mixologist, Atlanta Bartending School
Ready to plan a tasting?
Tell us about your event and we'll follow up with a plan and pricing.