Expertise at Your Table

We bring carefully curated wines, spirits, and beers directly to your table through personalized tastings and bespoke event consulting.

Tastings & Education

Private In-Home Tastings

Education & Pairing

As your personal Sommelier, I bring the tasting room experience directly to you — private, in-home wine tastings hosted in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you can explore and learn at your own pace, with no pressure and no pretense.

Every detail is taken care of: professional tasting glasses, linens, and all the accessories needed for a polished, immersive experience, along with guided evaluation forms to help you track your impressions and start building your own tasting vocabulary.

And because every guest is different, each tasting is thoughtfully designed around your personal tastes, interests, and budget — so whether it's an intimate evening for two or a lively gathering with friends, the experience feels tailored just for you.

Deepen your understanding of wine, spirits, and beer through expert-led tasting sessions built for every level of curiosity. We explore what's actually in the glass — how grape variety, terroir, and winemaking style shape a wine; how distillation, aging, and ingredients define a spirit; how malt, hops, and brewing tradition give beer its character; and how those same spirits come alive in a well-built cocktail.

Beyond simply pouring, each session is a genuine education. You'll learn about the wine & hop varietals, regions, wine and beer making styles, and stories behind every bottle poured, alongside mixology discussions covering classic techniques, balance, and how the right spirit, modifier, and garnish come together in a cocktail — walking away with a deeper appreciation for what's in the glass and more confidence in your own palate, whether it's poured neat or shaken.

We explore the science of pairing and the art of selecting the perfect beverage for any meal — why a tannic red cuts through a rich steak, why a crisp white lifts a delicate seafood dish, why a bold IPA stands up to spicy or smoky food, and why a well-balanced cocktail can be built to complement a dish just as thoughtfully as a glass of wine. It's less about rigid rules than understanding balance, weight, and intensity, so you can pair wine, spirits, beer, or a craft cocktail confidently with any cuisine.

We bring the art of wine and spirits directly to your table, offering custom experiences that celebrate the nuances of flavor and the history of the bottle. Along the way, we teach you how to taste with intention — what to look for, smell for, and savor — so you can pick apart a glass with confidence and start to recognize the styles, regions, and characteristics that speak to you. We'll also explore food pairing, from the classic combinations that elevate both plate and glass to the clashes worth avoiding, so you understand not just what works, but why. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned collector, our guided tastings are designed to help you discover your next favorite pour.

From Bridal Parties to Corporate Gatherings — Every Occasion Deserves a Great Pour

Bridal Showers/Parties

Corporate Events

Host a memorable bridal shower with an engaging tasting led by our experts. We offer a relaxed, accessible education on fine wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits, explaining how terroir, production techniques, and aging styles create the flavors in your glass. Your group will enjoy a shared journey through curated pours and mixology demonstrations, discovering the stories behind every bottle while gaining new confidence in their own palates.

Our tastings go beyond simple sips — we dig into the fun stuff, like why certain whites make seafood sing or how a bold IPA can stand right up to something spicy. No rigid rules, just an easygoing exploration of what actually works together (and why). It's a fun, laid-back way to celebrate the bride-to-be, with everyone walking away with a new favorite pour and a few fun facts to bring to the wedding.

For an extra personal add-on touch, we can create a themed cocktail list built around the celebration — think playful drink names inspired by the couple's love story, the wedding theme, or inside jokes only the bridal party will get, giving the shower a signature sip guests will be talking about long after the toast.

Foster team unity through a curated tasting that bridges professional networks with personal connection. Our expert-led corporate sessions offer a sophisticated way to celebrate milestones or unwind at offsites. We will explore how terroir, production, and tradition define premium wines, spirits, and craft beers, while demonstrating the art of signature mixology. Even the importance of the glass itself.

Moving beyond the standard open bar, this experience creates a shared social framework that encourages authentic conversation among colleagues. Whether for a small group or a large-scale gathering, each session scales perfectly to maintain engagement. We learn about the heritage and profiles of every bottle, making the world of fine beverages accessible to everyone from the absolute beginner to the dedicated connoisseur.

Our service includes custom pairing advice tailored to your specific catering menu. We help your team discover how different flavors enhance your culinary choices.

For a unique add-on touch, we can even develop a custom signature cocktail reflecting your company culture or a specific project success, providing a memorable and personalized centerpiece for your corporate event.

To make hosting effortless, we can also handle procurement of all wines, spirits, and beer, along with all the glassware needed for the event — so your team can simply show up and enjoy.

Soleravino events
Backyard Birthday Celebration
Backyard Bridal Shower
Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing
Corporate Meeting
In-home Cocktail Class
Custom Cocktails
Spirits Tasting

About Myself

Origin of the Name

Name:
Cristen L. Eustice

Education:

Certified Executive Sommelier

Certified Cicerone®

WSET Sake Certification
Certified Sherry Wine Specialist

Philosophy:

"Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized."

~ André Simon, "Commonsense of Wine"

Solera is a process for aging liquids such as wine, beer, vinegar, and brandy, by fractional blending in such a way that the finished product is a mixture of ages, with the average age gradually increasing as the process continues over many years. A solera is literally the set of barrels or other containers used in the process. Products which are often solera aged include Sherry, Madeira, Port wine, Marsala, Muscat, and Muscadelle wines; Balsamic, Commandaria, and Sherry vinegars; Spanish brandy; and rums.

No container is ever drained, so some of the earlier product always remains in each container. This remnant diminishes to a tiny level, but there can be significant traces of product much older than the average, depending on the transfer fraction. In theory, traces of the very first product placed in the solera may be present even after 50 or 100 cycles.

I believe my life has resulted in a Solera, of sorts. Everything that I’ve learned over the years about food, cooking, wine, customer service, even manufacturing has been constantly mixed and blended over the years. As no container is ever drained in a Solera, so it is with life’s experiences - no experience ever goes unused or discarded. It simply mixes with the other experiences to refine who we are.

And, of course, vino is Italian for wine. So SoleraVino is about taking the Solera of my life and focusing the continuously refined result into my love of wine and food and my desire to share that story at your table.

Cristen Eustice
Certified Executive Sommelier • 608-443-9696

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Direct Inquiries

We are dedicated to providing the finest sommelier expertise and event consulting services. Reach out with questions or to schedule a private tasting or event consultation.

Email

cristen@soleravino.com

Phone

608-443-9696