Consulting
Personal Advisory
Custom Adventures
For small groups and businesses who want world-class, custom-tailored travel experiences that embrace local culture and education.
Perfect if:
You want to appreciate local culture and learn new things when you travel.
You are a small group - family or friends - eager to explore luxury destinations, wine regions, taste with producers, and optimize your time on an unforgettable holiday.
Your organization is planning an off-site: e.g., strategy meeting, team building or employee appreciation event, or client-relationship development.
You are open-minded, adventurous, and biased towards fun
Engagement details:
Engagements via virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet). Upon payment, we will schedule a 15-minute initial meeting and plan follow up meetings as required.
Languages: English; Deutsch
Rates:
Rates: hourly or per project
In-person ski or motorcycle sommelier: $499 for half-day; $799 for full-day
Design a Custom Adventure and connect with affiliated vendors: small % of total experience cost (excluding transportation and meals)
Corporate off-sites: by event agreement
Private Cellar Curation
For private clients who want to expand their pallets, improve their wine collections, or explore beverages as an investment.
Goals:
Regardless of your prior experience, you want to improve your pallet, discover new wines, and support wine’s sustainability.
You want to expand your list of favorite producers and explore new trends.
You want to start a personal collection for your own enjoyment.
You want to explore options for collecting wine as a financial investment.
Engagement details:
Engagements either in person or via virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet). Free initial consultation to understand your objectives and ensure a proper fit.
EDF deeply respects your privacy. All consultations honor strict discretion and confidentiality. We are available to travel to any location that is convenient for you.
Rates:
Rates: upon request
EDF supports the growth and success of the beverage, hospitality,
and experiential travel industries.
We combine a lifetime of consulting experience
with globally-recognized certifications in wine.
Our services include the following:
Bespoke “Custom Adventures” for small groups and businesses seeking to incorporate learning and cultural appreciation as part of their experience.
Advising hotels and restaurants seeking to train staff and improve their beverage programs.
Trusted advisory support to brands entering new markets and comply with complex regulations, especially in the digital era.
Discrete educational services to individuals seeking to build and mature their personal collections and explore wine and spirits investment opportunities.
Industry Advisory
Compliance, Data, & Strategy
For small to medium sized beverage producers that lack mature GRC, product, IT, marketing, and legal teams
Goals:
You want to gain efficiencies by leveraging data and new technology while safeguarding client data
You want to expand brand recognition and grow social media followers
You want to enter or expand to new markets
Your want to revise your import/export strategy and have more control over marketing
You need help navigating complex US beverage regulations
Engagement details:
Engagements either in person or via virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet). Free initial consultation to understand your objectives and ensure a proper fit. Upon formal engagement, we will schedule follow up meetings as required.
Rates:
Rates: hourly or per project, based on the type of service rendered (e.g., legal or strategic advisory)
Discounted rates for multi-day, in-person seminars with your team
Beverage Programs & Staff Training
For restaurants, hotels, and hospitality staff
Goals:
You are updating your beverage offerings (wines, spirits, beers, water, coffee)
You want to incorporate the latest industry trends
You want to improve the guest experience
You want to increase your margins
Engagement details:
Engagements either in person or via virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet). Free initial consultation to understand your objectives and ensure a proper fit. Upon formal engagement, we will schedule follow up meetings and training sessions as required.
Rates:
Rates: hourly or per project
Discounts available for multi-day, in-person meetings and training with your team.
“EDF’s unforgettable ski somm experience defines a genre for us, with the right blend of style, sport, and fun. Kris knows all the tricks to make you feel like a local whether exploring on piste, ordering home style food and drinks at a cozy ski hut, or nabbing the best table at the après ski bar. Truly exceptional.”
