aka wine geek specializes in the professional presentation of wine, beer, sake, spirits and non-alcohol beverage education for the trade, consumers, press and the media.
Most importantly, we make tasting and learning fun!
Our goal is to empower members of the trade and consumers alike to make their own decisions and trust their palates.
The company is based on Steven Olson’s standing as being one of America’s foremost experts and most sought-after lecturers in the business.
aka winegeek is more than Steve Olson. It is a network of employees and contracted consultants, including several speakers and sommeliers, bartenders and servers throughout the US, that collaborate to make his vision happen.
The company acts as a liaison between all strata of the industry, serving in an educational and advisory capacity between producer, importer, distributor, sales force, restaurateur, retailer, management, servers, and all others involved in the presentation and sales of beverages, creating the opportunity for successful interface with the consumer.
June 14, 2012 - June 17, 2012
aka wine geek will return to the FOOD & WINE Magazine Classic in Aspen this year. We will host wine and spirits tables in the Grand Tasting tent, and Steve Olson will host seminars throughout the weekend.
http://www.foodandwine.com/classic-in-aspen
June 27, 2012 - July 01, 2012
The Telluride Wine Festival is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. Many events are in the works for this weekend full of wine, spirits and culinary delights. Steve along with other top food and wine speakers will host seminars, luncheons and demonstrations.
http://www.telluridewinefestival.com
July 25, 2012 - July 29, 2012
The wine geek team will be headed to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail where they will be conducting a number of "not to miss" events - stay tuned!
http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/
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