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

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Our Vision

Making Wine Fun & Approachable

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.

what We Do

Tastings & Private Parties

Tastings & Private Parties

Tastings & Private Parties

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


A professional sommelier will guide your tasting experience for a fun, relaxing, and informative evening - making wine simple.


Great for:

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


Corporate Events

Tastings & Private Parties

Tastings & Private Parties

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 



Wine Education

Tastings & Private Parties

Wine Education

Through our education series we offer dive deeps into various wine regions, grape varieties, the winemaking process, food pairings, and more. 


We can tailor your educational event to fit your needs, both personal and professional.   


Topic Examples:

  • Burgundy
  • Bordeaux
  • Champagne
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Napa & Sonoma
  • Virginia

How It All Works

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

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. Making sure your event is perfect is our priority.  

What We Provide

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

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


  • Glassware
  • The Wine
  • Cheese & Charcuterie Spread
  • Tasting Cards
  • Set-up & Clean Up

Pricing

Initial Consultation

Pricing

We currently offer three tiers. We'll discuss the differences between the three during your consultation.

  • Village: $125 per person
  • Premier Cru: $250 per person
  • Grand Cru: $500-2000 per person

About Us

Doug Watkins

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Doug Watkins

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

DouglasWatkins@yourlocalcellar.com

Alexandria, Virginia 22301, United States

571-529-0187

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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