Ilana Kresch - Sommelier & Wine Consulting

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

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Introduction: Hi! I am a passionate wine lover who has spent over a decade 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.

1 month ago

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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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AKMOL H.

Sep 7, 2023

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Hire Ilana to speak on for a Wine & Dine event at Aroma Indian Restaurant. She spoke very well and knowledgeable from various wines from different regions. Successful event.Will hire her again

Details: Wine tasting • 11 - 20 guests • Italy • France • California • Australia/New Zealand • South America • Wine recommendations • Food and wine pairings

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Mike D.

Aug 15, 2023

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We hired Ilana for a wine tasting event at our home. We had about 45 people in attendance. I started discussing the details of the event with Ilana months before the event. She was always quick to respond and incredibly helpful. Everything from wine regions, types of wines, food pairings, cheeses, etc. On the day of the event, Ilana came with an assistant. They brought all the wines and glassware. Throughout the event, everything ran super-smoothly. All our guests found Ilana really informative without being unapproachable. People felt comfortable asking questions, commenting and generally learning. The wine picks were great and the event was a huge success. I will definitely be hiring Ilana again. She mentioned she also does things like beer tastings, whiskeys, etc. Can't wait. What a pleasure to work with a true professional!

Details: Wine tasting • 31 - 40 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Food and wine pairings

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Esi S.

Jul 27, 2023

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Ilana, was wonderful!! Made learning about wines and regions easy to understand and lots of fun. My daughter had a wonderful birthday, thank you Ilana!

Details: Wine tasting • Fewer than 10 guests • France • California • South America • Pouring service • Pro will need to provide glassware

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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!

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