Ilana Kresch - Sommelier & Wine Consulting

Name: Ilana Kresch - Sommelier & Wine Consulting
Address: New York, NY, 10003
Rating: 5

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Hi! I am a passionate wine lover who has spent close to two decades in the food and wine industry. I am providing sommelier services and wine consulting. In addition to my time in the New York wine industry, I also studied to get an MBA in Food and Wine at the University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy. I also have held a sommelier certification for over ten years. I am available for both professional and personal services! For professional services, I am available for sommelier consultations for restaurants, retail shops, and catering spaces. I am also able to make wine lists for establishments. I can also provide services for bachelorette parties, food pairings, wine tastings, classes, and local events. I am eager to share my passion for wine with you! Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Ilana

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Emily M.

Mar 28, 2024

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Working with Ilana was great. She was timely in her responses and was an excellent addition to our executive event. I would highly recommend her for any of your sommelier needs!

Details: 11 - 20 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards

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Tim O.

Mar 12, 2024

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We had an absolutely amazing night. Ilana was very informative, funny, gave great stories and information about all the wines we had during our wine/dinner party. I highly recommend her and her services to anyone looking for a unique night out with friends or family members.

Details: Dinner party • Fewer than 10 guests • Italy • France • California • Food and wine pairings • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Pro will need to provide wine

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David G.

Sep 25, 2024

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We had the best time working with Ilana! She was very knowledgeable and kept our party engaged. She even brought an assistant along as we had quite a large group. Pricing was on point and professionalism was top notch. She was on time, communicated well throughout the process, and even helped give suggestions on what wines to purchase. All in all, we had a great time. 5 stars! Would hire again in a heartbeat

Details: Wine tasting • Fewer than 10 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards

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Sid S.

Aug 19, 2024

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Hosted a wine tasting for my birthday and did an AMAZING job. 10/10, couldn't recommend more. Everyone had a great time and she matched the energy of the room so well.

Details: Wine tasting • 11 - 20 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Pouring service • Wine recommendations

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Amy B.

Oct 19, 2022

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It's been a while since our event but wanted to provide a review of Ilana's services for a wine tasting we hosted pre-pandemic in our home. She was extremely knowledgeable and took care in suggesting a variety of wines in different price points that would be fun and interesting to try. She was incredibly flexible and responsive and would definitely have her be our sommelier for future wine tasting events.

Details: Wine tasting • 11 - 20 guests • California • Italy • France • Australia/New Zealand • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Pouring service • Wine recommendations • Pro will need to provide glassware • Pro will need to provide wine

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Ilana Kresch

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When you reach out, you can tell me the services that you are looking for and we can chat about the possibilities of setting up an event, wine list, or whatever other services you are seeking.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MBA in Food and Wine - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy Certified Sommelier - Sommelier Society of America 10+ years in the food and wine industry
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I fell in love with wine while studying abroad in Italy during my junior year in college. After returning to the US, I took wine courses at Boston University. I adored those classes and then came back to New York and began to craft my wine career here!

Ilana Kresch - Sommelier & Wine Consulting

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