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Your tasting fee gets you: 1. A 1.5 hour sommelier led tasting with me, Sam at a location of your choosing. (Must be local to the Phoenix Area) 2. A custom curated wine list for either your preferred shop and budget, or through my partnered wine shop. 3. I bring the glassware and tasting materials with me, a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a saber tutorial. Please Note: Wine is not included in this tasting fee. Tasting fee is non refundable & by submitting payment you agree to these terms. If you need to cancel or reschedule you can use this as a credit to a future tasting in the same year that you booked it for. Must be applied to an in-person tasting you booked for.

Your tasting fee gets you: 1. A 1 hour sommelier led tasting with me, Sam. 2. A custom curated wine list for your preferred shop and budget. 3. A custom food and wine pairing guide, professional wine tasting grids, wine tasting mats, and a wine 101 guide. Life time access to everything to download and print. Please Note: Wine is not included in this tasting fee. Tasting fee is non refundable & by submitting payment you agree to these terms. If you need to cancel or reschedule you can use this as a credit to a future tasting in the same year that you booked it for. Must be applied to a the virtual or in person tasting you booked for.

Your tasting fee gets you: 1. A 1 hour sommelier led tasting with me, Sam. 2. A custom curated wine list for your preferred shop and budget. 3. A custom food and wine pairing guide, professional wine tasting grids, wine tasting mats, and a wine 101 guide. Life time access to everything to download and print. Please Note: Wine is not included in this tasting fee. Tasting fee is non refundable & by submitting payment you agree to these terms. If you need to cancel or reschedule you can use this as a credit to a future tasting in the same year that you booked it for. Must be applied to a the virtual or in person tasting you booked for.

Wine and Award Shows go together like peanut butter and jelly, but Samantha Sommelier is here to show some wines that are sure to be on par! ;) Taste with me! Cheers, Samantha Sommelier Your Go To No-Snob Somm<3

A blog post is not enough for me to share my love and respect for not only these women below but all the incredible ladies I've been able to meet in this industry. Not only do I admire these women for their talent and hard work, but more importantly I admire them for their kindness and support. I will continue to add more and more inspiring women in wine to this thread! <3 Happy Women's History Month, XO Sam Jessica Gasca, winemaker/founder of A Story of Soil We had the honor of featuring Jessica in one of this month's wine club events, and she is SO INSPIRING! Not to mention her wine is incredible and so true to the terroir of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Please check out her wine HERE. You won't regret it! Amanda Greenbaum with SOMMthing Rad Amanda is another incredible woman winemaker I was able to feature in my wine club. She is not only a winemaker but a certified sommelier, mixologist, and author! She is truly outstanding, and more importantly one of the most kind and genuine people I have gotten to know in this industry. You can check out all of Amanda's bad ass work HERE! Claire Ducrocq Weinkauf, Picayune Cellars Another woman winemaker I had the honor to host in my wine club AND visit her tasting room in Calistoga this past year. Her wine is just phenomenal and everyone I have introduced it to has fallen in love! Check out Picayune Cellars HERE! Erica, Wine Wash Co. Erica has been a big support to my Sam Somm Wine Club and I even gifted her amazing sponges to my members as a thank you this past year <3 She has been killing it and taking this world by storm, recently being featured on freaking Good Morning America! I am so honored to know her and have her support in this industry. check out her amazing wine products HERE! OBSESSED. Ella Beck, Co Founder Faff Wine Co. Ella is my partner in crime for my new wine label Faff Wine Co! She is a rockstar winemaker and business partner, I am so thankful to have her by my side. <3 Check out more about Ella and our wine label HERE! Ashley Lewis, Smashley The Grape (Wine Guide) Ashley is a wine educator and lifestyle blogger, but more importantly my friend and PODCAST PARTNER! We are so thrilled to launch, The Porch Pounder Podcast... a wine education and lifestyle podcast. Your one stop shop for all of the best wine recs, tips, and trends. Stay tuned! Follow along with Ashley HERE! Can't wait to continue to add more amazing women in wine to this blog! <3 In the meantime, I would love for you to join my online wine club community to be able to hear from all of our incredible featured guests! Join the Sam Somm Wine Club!

Samantha Capaldi of Samantha Sommelier shows Brad how to open a bottle of champagne with a saber! While she would make a great Jedi Knight, is it safe for Brad to play with sharp objects? Find out! To learn more about Samantha Sommelier and virtual or in-person wine tasting visit her on instagram @samanthasommelier, or samanthasommelier.com! Taste with me! Cheers, Samantha Sommelier Your Go To No-Snob Somm<3

EXPERIENCES VIRTUAL TASTING WINE FROM HOME My virtual wine tastings are held through Zoom, which is easily accessible online or via your phone with their app! Once everyone is signed up, I'll provide a link to everyone who will be on the call - so no matter where you and your friends are, everyone's tasting! You're in charge of acquiring your wine, but I'll take care of everything else! Don't worry though, I'll help your entire group find wines they can buy locally or online that fit the tasting theme. ​ Before the tasting, I will send everyone professionally designed wine tasting grids, wine tasting mats, a custom wine and food pairing guide, and a wine 101 guide. You will have lifetime access to all of these materials! Weekday Cost: $75/Person (1 p er son) $50/Person (3 people or less) $40/Person (4 people or more) Discounted g ro up rates fo r 10+ Peop le (Fill out the form and mention it in the comments for more info!) Time: 1 hour BOOK NOW IN-PERSON TASTING ANYWHERE, ANYTIME An in-person, in-home (or anywhere) wine tasting is an amazing experience for any occasion. My in-person tastings are the most full-service experience I offer and they include my sommelier services, tasting materials and mats, and glassware (just add wine!) I truly love being able to come into any space or event and work with new people to introduce and share my love of wine! I strive to make my in-person tastings truly unforgettable and an experience that you and your friends and/or family won't be able to stop talking about. Just like all my tastings, these are a fun and approachable way to enjoy, drink, and learn about wine, from anywhere! Taught and trained by some of the top Master Sommeliers in the world, I am able to bring all the wine knowledge you are eager to learn but in a laid back and comfortable setting. My tastings are the perfect addition to any special occasion or if you are just wanting to do something out of the ordinary with your friends. ​ Starting at $450 (cost varies BASED ON LOCATION & NO. OF GUESTS) (Please note the cost of wine is not included) TIME: 1.5 hour minimum BOOK NOW Need More Information? Let's Talk! If you have any questions you would like to ask me prior to booking a Virtual or In-Person tasting please fill out this tasting request form below and we will get back to you ASAP. ​ I want each and every tasting experience to be as special as possible for you and all those who are attending. CONTACT ME SAM SOMM'S WINE CLUB A WINE CLUB FOR EVERYONE Want to taste with me on the regular? Get the best deal by joining my wine club! Bonus, you'll also get to become a part of the best community of wine lovers out there. Head over to my wine club page to learn more! LEARN MORE WINE LIST CURATION FOR EVENTS LET ME BE YOUR POCKET SOMM Are you having an event and need help creating a wine list? Let me help you pair wines with your menu for your wedding, dinner party, bachelorette party, corporate event, etc... ​ For a custom quote, reach out using the form below with more information about your event. CONTACT WINE COUNTRY ITINERARY PLANNING DON'T SWEAT IT I GOT YOU! Are you heading to wine country and need custom recommendations of where to drink, eat, and stay? Look no further! Let me help you plan an unforgettable vacation that your group won't be able to stop talking about. ​ For a custom quote, reach out using the form below with more information about your trip. CONTACT FROM MY EXPERIENCE WITH SAMANTHA, I'VE FOUND HER TO BE ONE OF THE NEW BREEDS OF SOMMELIERS. SHE BRINGS A FRESH EXCITING VIEW ABOUT WINE AND EVERYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH WINE. SHE MAKES LEARNING ABOUT WINE FUN! - Ron DiLauro

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APPROACHABLE WINE EXPERIENCES WITH YOUR GO-TO NO-SNOB SOMM EXPLORE THE WINE CLUB EXPLORE PRIVATE TASTINGS PRIVATE TASTINGS CUSTOM WINE LINE-UP TAILORED WINE EDUCATION NO SNOBBERY GUARANTEE WHETHER YOU'RE NEW TO WINE OR YOU HAVE A STEADY CORK COLLECTION GOING, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR YOU HERE - SO GRAB A GLASS! BOOK ME FOR CUSTOM, PRIVATE (VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON!) TASTINGS FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES INCLUDING CORPORATE EVENTS, BACHELORETTE PARTIES, SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND MORE. LEARN MORE WINE CLUB WINE CLUB WINE CLUB WANT TO TASTE WITH ME MORE OFTEN? THIS IS THE WAY TO DO IT! YOU GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO YOURS TRULY WITH TWO TASTINGS PER MONTH AND ADMISSION TO OUR PRIVATE MEMBER PLATFORM. WITH A GROWING COMMUNITY AND NEW CONTENT EVERY DAY, SAM SOMM CLUB MEMBERS GET A COMMUNITY OF NEW FRIENDS, EXCLUSIVE WINE OFFERINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, ACCESS TO EXPERT WINE AND TRAVEL GUIDES, AND MORE... EXPLORE THE WINE CLUB LET'S f * cking DRINK PHOENIX-BASED SOMMELIER, OFFERING VIRTUAL & IN PERSON PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS, FOUNDER OF THE SAM SOMM WINE CLUB, & CO-FOUNDER OF FAFF WINE CO. ​ I FOUND MY WINE PASSION EARLY, LAUNCHING MY IN-HOME WINE TASTING BUSINESS, "SAMANTHA SOMMELIER" AT THE AGE OF 23. MY MISSION IS TO MAKE WINE FUN AND APPROACHABLE FOR ANY LEVEL OF WINE ENTHUSIAST. ​ AFTER GRADUATING COLLEGE, A BLOG I DID ON FOOD AND WINE GREW INTO ORGANIZING TASTINGS FOR FRIENDS, THEN INTO A REALIZATION ABOUT MY CAREER GOALS. SO, I TOOK AN INTENSIFIED SOMMELIER TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE INTERNATIONAL CULINARY CENTER OF CALIFORNIA, WHERE I RECEIVED MY LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS. I NOW WORK WITH PRIVATE CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES AND VIRTUALLY, ZEROING IN ON MILLENNIALS WITH AN EASYGOING BFF APPROACH TO GUIDING GUESTS THROUGH WINE TASTINGS. FREE DOWNLOAD FREE WINE 101 GUIDE JOIN MY MAILING LIST AND INSTANTLY RECEIVE MY WINE 101 GUIDE. THIS GUIDE IS PERFECT FOR FIGURING OUT THE BASICS OF WINE PAIRINGS AND AT HOME TASTINGS - SO GRAB A BOTTLE AND READ UP! > I ACCEPT TERMS & CONDITIONS CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD