Cuvée Ray Value Certified Wine List
Here are the key Qualities that go into deciding whether a wine will make the cut in becoming a Cuvée Ray Value Certified Wine:
Depth –Think of one instrument in an orchestra playing a single note. Now think of the whole orchestra playing that note. That is depth.
Intrigue – An unexpectedly pleasant aspect of a wine or complexity that captures your attention and make you perhaps do a double take and say…huh
Finish – How long the good taste of the wine lingers in your mouth… a long-standing hallmark of quality
Freshness – Is the wine really alive and refreshing so that you can’t wait to take that next sip
Smoothness – Do all the pieces of the wine fit together; is it well balanced
Of course, VALUE is the ultimate determining factor. With the above qualities in mind, the following wines really overdeliver for their price!!
White Wine
Wordly Whites
Albarino
Cana Albarino 2024
Viognier
Chateau Beauchene, Viognier, Cotes du Rhone 2024
Consulting
A great wine program doesn’t happen by accident — it’s crafted with intention, knowledge, and an understanding of how guests actually experience wine. Whether you’re a restaurant, retailer, tasting room, or hospitality business, thoughtful consulting can transform your offerings and elevate your brand in meaningful, memorable ways.
As a WSET Level 4 Diploma holder, former Wine Spectator Award of Excellence restaurant owner, and seasoned educator, I bring both technical expertise and real-world perspective. I help teams refine their wine lists, strengthen service confidence, develop clear pricing and pairing strategies, and create wine experiences that feel authentic, approachable, and aligned with your concept.
Consulting Options
- Wine list development & curation
- Menu pairing strategy
- Wine program structure & pricing
- Inventory strategy & buying recommendations
- Staff tasting and sales coaching
- Brand-aligned wine experiences and events
Ideal For
Restaurants • Bars • Tasting Rooms • Retail Shops • Hotels • Event Teams
Vintunes® Experiences
For years, I noticed something fascinating: certain wines seemed to “sing” alongside specific musical styles. That curiosity turned into Vintunes® — a patented, one-of-a-kind tasting experience that pairs wines with music the way chefs pair food.
You’ll hear the wine.
You’ll taste the music.
And you’ll never think of either the same way again.
What Guests Experience
- Guided tasting exploring sound + flavor relationships
- Patented methodology based on harmony, tempo & wine structure
- A sensory learning experience unlike anything else
Wine Dinner Experiences
Wine should be felt, not just studied. My wine dinners bring together great bottles, beautiful food, and the shared joy of discovery.
Each dinner is built around a theme — a region, a winemaker, a style — and crafted to connect you to the story behind every pour. We explore the vineyards, the weather that shaped the harvest, and the traditions that make each wine unique.
These evenings are warm, intimate, and sensory-driven.
Not a lecture. Not a test. Just pure connection, community, and great wine.
What Guests Experience
- Curated multi-course wine dinners
- Story-driven tastings
- Region-focused exploration
- Sensory learning (aroma, texture, memory)
- Time to ask questions, taste deeply, and savor slowly
