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About
Hi, I’m Rocco Trombetta and I offer a unique, private sommelier service because I genuinely love sharing the wine stories and insights I’ve collected over many years of training and hands-on experience.
I bring the world of wine to your home, office, or event—keeping things easy, relaxed, and free of pretentiousness. Wine should be enjoyed, not intimidating.
I also come from an entertainment background and spent years as a lead singer in a wedding band, so I know how to read a room and keep guests engaged. Whether your group is intimate or large, I’ll guide you through each wine, suggest thoughtful cheese and food pairings, and create an experience tailored to your vision.
Share what you’re dreaming up, and I’ll help you plan a memorable wine event from start to finish.
“In vino veritas” – In wine, there is truth.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 218 times
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25 years in business
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Services offered
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Event type
Wine tasting
Dinner party
Food and wine pairing lessons
Bridal shower
Region(s) of interest
France
California
Italy
Australia/New Zealand
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Chris c.
Jul 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rocco , filled the house with start to finish entertainment. He brought expert knowledge of a fine sommelier and mixed it with comedy everyone enjoyed. Rocco came with large regional maps , explaining all wine regions and answering everyone’s questions. Due to the torrential downpours we had to move inside making it a bit crowded. He made it work and brought the entire house in on it. His wines were well received by all. Highly Recommend. Enjoy
Details: Wine tasting • 11 - 20 guests • California • Wine recommendations • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards
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Chelsea J.
Apr 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Rocco was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He was also very patience as changes occurred during the party. I would highly recommend him for all of your wine tasting needs.
Details: 11 - 20 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Pro will need to provide wine • Pro will need to provide glassware
Rocco Trombetta Sommelier @ Wines my way's reply
Thank you Chelsea for this wonderful review and opportunity to have served you…I look forward to another wine tasting with you all soon! 🙏
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DJ P.
Sep 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We were so lucky to have such a knowledgeable and engaging sommelier join us last night. Roccos passion for Italian wines really elevated the evening, and he managed to make the education fun, approachable, and memorable. We all walked away not just enjoying great wine, but also with a much deeper appreciation of its history, regions, and traditions
Details: Wine tasting • Fewer than 10 guests • Italy • France • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Wine recommendations • Pouring service • Pro will need to provide wine
Rocco Trombetta Sommelier @ Wines my way's reply
Hey Dj , I had a blast with you all..hope to be able to serve you guys again...Thank you!!
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Jamie G.
Mar 23, 2026
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We had Rocco come to our house for a wine tasting and it was such a great experience. He walked us through the different regions of Italy using a map, which made it really interactive and interesting. The wines were excellent, and he kept it fun and engaging the entire time. It truly made for a great night—highly recommend!
Details: Dinner party • Fewer than 10 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Food and wine pairings • Pro will need to provide glassware
Rocco Trombetta Sommelier @ Wines my way's reply
This is such an amazing review Jamie and I can’t thank you enough…had a great time as well and hope to be of service to you again soon!
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Lana N.
Sep 24, 2025
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Really enjoyed having Rocco as sommelier and as a host at my birthday party. He was professional, knowledgeable, funny and really knew what he was doing. We had a party of 25 people and everyone had a blast!
Details: 11 - 20 guests • No preference • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Wine recommendations • Pouring service
Rocco Trombetta Sommelier @ Wines my way's reply
Thank you so much Lana...you guys were awesome! thanks again for having me!
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I usually charge for the entire experience. I'm always willing to negotiable where there is some wiggle room in doing so...Depending on the amount of participants, amount of wines to be purchased and in some cases travel distance. I can then better determine how to give you a more accurate quote. Do have a budget in mind though. I highly recommend that we talk over a phone call to go over all that you'll need to know to better describe and understand how I'll provide you with a FIVE stellar tasting experience!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I'm a natural communicator/entertainer type of person with a good sense of humor and easy to talk to. I'd say the best thing to do is to give me a call and have as many questions ready that you want to ask me. I'll then explain in full detail, and guide you step by step on what's to be expected at your gathering. You'll see that once we talk, you'll have a clearer picture and be more at ease in planning your tasting gathering. I guarantee you a fun and memorable experience that you and your guests will talk about for a very long time...
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a Certified sommelier , both in the USA and Italy (Sommelier Society of America (WSET level 4 certified) wine professional/ Associazioni dei Sommelier d'Italia) and worked in the food and wine industry for 28 years... I've traveled extensively to most wine regions of the world, (Italy, France, Spain) including the USA....Napa, Sonoma, Finger Lakes.
