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Sommtable™ Business Networking Experience: Pour & Partner
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HostMonica Marin
Monica Marin is the Director of WSET & Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) Education Programs at The Wine House and a current Master of Wine candidate. Born in Madrid, she holds a B.A. in communications from Complutense University and built her early career in marketing and hospitality in London. Monica holds the WSET Diploma and teaches certification-level courses across California, Latin America, and beyond. She has traveled extensively through key wine regions in Europe and the Americas, with a deep passion for the wines of Piedmont, Tuscany, Rioja, and Ribera del Duero. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Monica is also fluent in wine education—recognized as SWS Instructor of the Year (2021), FWS Instructor of the Year (2019), and a WSET Educator of the Year nominee.
Description
Sommelier Experience with Monica Marin
Monica will guide the table through a 4-wine progression paired with elevated hors d'oeuvres. Each wine is chosen to spark conversation and mirror themes of entrepreneurship and innovation:
Sparkling Start – Champagne Grower Cuvee
Paired with: Caviar blini with crème fraîche
Theme: Opening the Conversation
White Whisper – 2018 Meursault, Burgundy
Paired with: Seared scallop on fennel purée
Theme: Clarity in Vision
Red Resonance – 2016 Barolo, Piedmont
Paired with: Lamb lollipop with rosemary demi-glace
Theme: Depth in Collaboration
Unexpected Finish – Orange Wine from Georgia or Skin-Contact Riesling
Paired with: Aged gouda + fig preserve
Theme: Innovation & Risk-Taking
🔹 The Flow
Arrival & Welcome Glass (15 mins)
Light mingling with Monica introducing the tasting theme.
Seated Tasting & Guided Pairings (60 mins)
Monica shares stories behind each wine—its terroir, its maker, and why it matters to today’s table.
Connection Circles (30 mins)
One-on-one, time-boxed conversations across the table.
Final Toast + Card Exchange (15 mins)
Monica closes with a final toast around shared discoveries—both personal and professional.
🔹 Follow-Up Touch
Each guest receives:
A digital recap of wines tasted, with Monica’s notes.
Contact cards of all attendees.
Invite to the next Sommtable Business Series event.