No-Snobbery
Wine Education

Scott knows wine—and he has a passion for sharing that knowledge. His comfortable, entertaining style sidesteps fussy wine-speak, empowering audiences to enjoy and buy wine with confidence.

As a nationally recognized writer and the former Executive Editor of Southern Living, Scott’s expertise and enthusiasm are unique.

What’s different about Scott’s No-Snobbery approach? He doesn’t sell wine or work for a wine shop. Scott simply shares his wine knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

He tailors in-person and virtual wine events for novices and enthusiasts alike. Whether for friends, family, your best clients, or corporate functions, Scott creates an experience to remember.

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IN-PERSON SESSIONS

Scott’s as comfortable with an intimate setting of 8 to 12 people in your home as he is with groups of 50 or more in a large event space. He can provide food too, whether nibbles or seated dinner.

VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Connect your cross-town friends and clients or team members from around the country on a Zoom-based event. Scott works with local wine delivery services or wine shops for curbside pickup.

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CLIENTS ARE SAYING…

"Scott has a fantastic grasp of the worlds of wine and beer that compliments his deep culinary knowledge. Scott’s fluency with historical and cultural facts about growing regions, styles, and producers allows him to connect well with a knowledgeable audience or with those who simply want to learn a little about all of the wonderful things they could be enjoying alongside their food."

"Our team has used Scott to conduct several wine events for our clients. He is great in front of a crowd, and his passion for food and wine comes through. He is very creative and can always come up with topics or themes that would please a diverse group. Our clients talk about his wine suggestions for months after these events and ask us when we will be hosting another one."

"In a single hour-long session, Scott managed to turn my small group of wine novice-business leaders into a group who knew why certain wines taste the way they do and why we preferred one over another. And he did it by guiding us to our discoveries rather than by lecturing us. I learned more about wine in that hour than I have in my whole life thus far."

"We hired Scott for a client appreciation event, and the evening was fantastic. Scott did an excellent job pairing the wines with the menu. Everyone enjoyed the evening and was excited to learn more about the wines he presented and wines in general. Scott is great with a crowd and makes everyone feel comfortable in a fun, entertaining way."

With everything going digital, I was a bit concerned about hosting an all-virtual event with some of my top clients—will it be as fun as in person, will we be able to keep them engaged, will it feel too disconnected? These thoughts quickly subsided within a few minutes of Scott beginning his wine tasting! His charisma really comes through online, and he was able to create a fun, educational, and engaging wine tasting that my clients had nothing but great things to say about it.

"Scott’s fabulous wine pairing seminar made our team Christmas party a huge success! He took us on a virtual tour of the world’s top wine-growing regions with his vast knowledge and expertise. We sipped and sampled and had a wonderful time. Scott is a delight and makes everyone feel comfortable with his warm, relaxed style. Regardless of the setting, he’ll make your event one that’s not to be missed!"

"I don’t know anything about wine, except that some taste better than others. I have been to numerous wine tastings, but no one has ever explained the different types and pairing strategies in such a fun and entertaining way as Scott. His presentation was a big hit with all of our guests."

"Scott made a big impression on our group. I learned so much and want to learn more! We can also say that his presentation fit its articulated purpose well. I was recently asked to pick out a bottle of white wine for the table at a business dinner. I ordered with great confidence, and the table’s overwhelmingly positive response was a testament to Scott’s talent."

"Scott was an integral part of our annual Christmas party. In addition to his wine and food pairing session, Scott also created the evening’s menu. The party was a blast. We will certainly partner with him again in the future."

"My sales team thoroughly enjoyed Scott’s No-Snobbery Wine Education seminar and tasting. They were so pleased to be in a comfortable setting where they could learn about wine and food pairing strategies while breaking bread with their colleagues. Scott has a real gift for sharing his knowledge in such an entertaining way."

"Scott makes learning about wine varietals and pairings a fun, non-intimidating experience. His unique "relaxed expert" style is sure to please whether you are planning an intimate wine tasting in your home or a large corporate function with your best clients."