Inventory and Costs Consultant
Private: appraisals of market value of individual bottles or cellar collections
Commercial: Personalized spreadsheets to track inventory and calculate operational costs and profit margins. Suggestions for “by the glass” programs to maximize profit and reduce waste and redundancy. Recommendations for managing both “speed rail” and “back bar” inventory, as well as reducing or increasing overall selections without adverse effects to customer satisfaction level.
Selections for Private or Commercial Cellars
Do you have a wine profile or a country you really like? Do you want to add some Variety to your Cellar? Or maybe you want something you can stash away in your cellar for a few years and want to know if it ages nicely. Vintelligence can help you spend your dollars wisely and be more confident in your cellar selections.
Menu and Wine Pairing
Private: Are you throwing a Dinner party or an event, and want that “WOW” factor that will leave everyone thinking “why didn’t I think of that?” Having a professional Sommelier at your party who has selected a wine to perfectly match each course and explain why and give some wine lessons at the same time is the way to get that big promotion.
Commercial: One of the most common errors that restaurant owners make is not making a wine list with adequate wine selections that pair nicely with menu items. They often put wines on the list that are popular or they like, but in reality, little thought is given to actually how the two combine on the palate. Vintelligence can recommend wine styles that will greatly improve client satisfaction with the overall dining experience.
Wine Training
For private or commercial purposes; Vintelligence can provide customized wine or Scotch lessons for your group or training for your staff. All lessons or training are accompanied by lecture notes, maps, charts, etc. These lessons are most effective when paired with product tasting to marry the practical and theoretical.
Acquisition of Private Importations or Rare Products
Private: Here is a scenario that has happened beyond count at restaurants in Montreal:
A client orders a bottle of wine, and falls in love with it. They ask the waiter “Can I get this at the SAQ? “, “No it`s a private import, sorry” and the love affair turns out to be a one night stand. Let Vintelligence find those wines for you, and make the relationship long term.
Commercial: You might be looking for that rare bottle of wine, cognac or scotch, or you might want to expand your selections of private importations. Vintelligence can put you in touch with the suppliers you need.
