EVA Vetted Entertainer
Brianne Cohen / Wine Expert Sommelier
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Wine Educator & Certified Sommelier offering both virtual and in-person wine tasting experiences
Brianne Cohen is a Los Angeles based certified sommelier, wine educator, and wine writer. During the pandemic, Brianne educated and entertained over 7,000 people through her “Virtual Vino” online wine classes, regularly highlighting diverse (i.e. Black, BIPOC, female, and LGBT) owned wineries. She currently hosts both in-person and virtual wine tasting experiences for corporate groups either as a team building experience or as a "non salesy" touchpoint for prospects and clients. Her focus and style is fun and approachable and suitable for any level of wine knowledge. Brianne regularly judges at international wine competitions and holds the WSET Diploma certificate. She also has a Master of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University.
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Classes & Workshops
Education
Interactive Experience
Team Building
Event Types
Hybrid
In-Person
Virtual
Occasions
Corporate Event
Private Party
Offerings
IN-PERSON WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Whether you’re organizing an event on behalf of a client, for your company, Brianne can create an in-person wine experience to meet all your planning needs. This can be a seated wine tasting, a live action tasting station at a reception style event, or a wine blending workshop.
Event Types: In-Person
VIRTUAL WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Virtual Vino includes a 1 hour guided tasting experience hosted via Zoom or your platform of choice, featuring either a small-format tasting set of wines or full-size bottles shipped to each attendee. When possible, Brianne focuses on diverse (i.e. Black, BIPOC, LGBT, or female) owned wines.
Event Types: Virtual
Testimonials
Megan L.
Synchrony Financial - Event Planner
I recently worked with Brianne on a virtual wine tasting event for around 100 attendees. She did a wonderful job sourcing the wine to fit within the event theme and was incredibly knowledgable about the 4 wines the attendees tasted. She made the event fun and engaging.
Nicole L.
Sony Pictures - Catering Mgr
Brianne's Virtual Wine Tastings (#virtualvino) are perfect! They are the perfect mix of entertainment and education. She speaks in such a clear manner regarding wine where it's easy to understand, but her vast knowledge is evident. I would highly recommend working with Brianne on virtual wine events for groups - they can be used for education or just for a fun team building activity.
Laurie N.
The Jewish Home for the Aged - Manager
Brianne’s spirited virtual wine tasting was so well done! She engaged my clients by educating them on wine tasting pointers and was able to make the virtual experience more intimate for all. It’s a great activity for any group. Briannes organized, responsive and well spoken.
Lexi S.
Lexi Stephens Wine & Events - Owner
I recently attended Brianne's Sips & Stems wine tasting event and it was so much fun! Brianne is incredibly knowledgeable about wine, and she teaches about it in a relatable and approachable way. I can't wait to attend another event with Brianne soon!