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Your DMV Resource for Wine Expertise & Sommelier Guided Wine Tastings and Events

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who i am and what i bring to the table

Doug Watkins aka the "Flip Flop Somm"

Doug has worked in the hospitality industry for 30+ years both in the kitchen and dining room.  He has run multi-million-dollar wine and beverage programs for the past 15 years all across the country, mostly beach towns.  He has Michelin Star experience, Five-Star Five-Diamond Resort and Hotel experience; there isn't much he has not seen or cannot handle.  Since moving back to Washington DC in 2020, Doug has been the main wine buyer for the BLT Restaurant Group and Head Sommelier at Del Mar by Fabio Trabocchi at the Wharf in Washington, DC.


I learned about wine from the ground up and love to teach others.  Being the laid-back beach bum that I am, I will talk to you about wine in a way that makes sense to you.  At the same time, I can be as technical and informant as you want due to my background and experience level.  


You'll be in great hands with me and I'll guarantee you'll have a blast and learn a few things along the way.  Cheers!


My Vision

Making Wine Fun, Entertaining, & Easy to Understand

Whether you're new to wine or a seasoned expert, we'll make you feel right at home - ready to enjoy an easy pour or a deep conversation about the craft.

signature services

Wine Tastings, Dinner Parties, & Educational Seminars

Gather your closest friends for a private wine tasting or dinner party in the comfort of your own home.  Yes, I come to you!!!! 


Your vision, our expertise. Share your preferences and event details, and we'll handle the rest.


If you’re looking for Sommelier or sprits expert to create and lead a fine wine tasting experience for you and your guests, you've come to the right place! I have hosted thousands of top-of-the-line private and corporate events, from sommelier-guided wine seminars and team building activities and in-home tastings, to incentive programs, executive dinners, and client appreciation gatherings. I come to your house, hotel, restaurant, or office.


Great for:

  • Anniversaries
  • Birthday Parties
  • Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Wine Dinners
  • Random Get Togethers 


Corporate Events

Give your employees a break and a fun new team-building exercise. We facilitate on-site and virtual corporate events. 


Let us take the stress away from you coordinating your corporate event.  With thirty years of restaurant, hotel, and resort experience we can handle most anything.


Examples:

  • Happy Hours
  • Holiday Parties
  • Charity Fundraisers
  • Employee Appreciation
  • Company Anniversaries 
  • Client Buzz Events 


***call for pricing


Home Cellar Curation & Consultation

PRICES SUBJECT TO CELLAR SIZE


Breathe new life into your wine cellar with private cellar management, organization, and guidance. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a well-established cellar, I specialize in managing extensive wine collections.



Services including but not limited to:

  • Complimentary initial consultation (15 minutes)
  • Cellar organization (design, layout, and categorization)
  • Comprehensive inventory tracking
  • Insights into drinkability windows
  • Appraisal, investment/divestment, & acquisitions
  • Assisting with wine delivery logistics
  • Subscription and maintenance packages available


How It All Works

The Basics

We'll have a conversation and figure out the vision for your event. We'll cover high-level logistics and curate an experience to fit your budget. Your vision, our expertise. Share your preferences and event details, and we'll handle the rest.

What We Provide

We're happy to discuss any requests for your event, but our standard includes:


  • Glassware
  • Cheese & Charcuterie Boards
  • Tasting Cards
  • Set-up & Clean Up

Pricing

PRIVATE TASTINGS 


  • Village: 90-min tasting, 4 wines, educational overview, glassware, printed materials.   $600-900


  • Premier Cru: 2-hour tasting, 6 wines, interactive quiz, small bites parings.    $1200-1800


  • Grand Cru: 2.5-hour curated tasting, collector-level wines, premium glassware, customized theme.  $2500+


ADD ONS:

  • Wine Sourcing post event
  • Corporate branding (co-branded menus, gifts, etc.)

Contact Us

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Doug Watkins

Ask me anything you want. Let's turn your vision into reality!

DouglasWatkins@yourlocalcellar.com

Hours: By appointment only

 

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    Payment & Cancellation Policy

    Payment:

    50% deposit required at time of booking. 100% payment required upon completion of event.  


    Cancellations:

    100% REFUND (Cancellations 30+ days before event).

    50% REFUND (Cancellations less than 30 days before event). 

    Events cancelled less than 1 week before event will lose their deposit.

    20% FEE (Reschedules 14 days before event). *Last minute participants added prior to the event are subject to expedited fees.  



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