Cellar Management

Looking to Start or Refresh Your Wine Collection?

We are your go-to resource for building a startup cellar or revitalizing your existing collection with a curated, personalized approach.

Our process is simple. On our scheduled call, we’ll discuss your goals for the cellar. Then, during a scheduled tasting visit or call, we’ll pinpoint your preferences to focus on regions and producers that best align with your tastes. Finally, we’ll source and deliver the bottles to your storage space.

With your new, well-rounded collection in tow, you’ll always have the right bottle for any occasion—whether you're entertaining guests, enjoying a quiet evening in, or taking advantage of corkage at a restaurant. Take control of your wine journey and watch your confidence soar.

See below for more detail on our packages. We offer the flat fee Aficionado package, the retainer fee Connoisseur package and à la carte services available for hire.

Building a Meaningful Cellar

Rather than subscribe to one of the many wine clubs that send you what they want, work with us to deliver a diverse, fully stocked selection that you want.

We don’t compromise on quality and will guarantee each bottle meets the following requirements:

  • A clear, benchmark expression of its category

  • Authentically rooted in place, driven by terroir

  • Produced with a commitment to sustainability and thoughtful viticulture

Years of tasting and selecting thousands of wines across regions, styles, and price points have shaped our understanding of what makes a wine truly outstanding. At its best, wine delivers something rare: a sensory experience that embodies living in the present.

The problem is, exceptional wine is difficult to come by. It requires care to find and intention to collect. That’s where we come in.

We’ve seen firsthand how often great bottles slip through the cracks at even the best shops. Customers ask, and they’re forgotten. With WCA, no request gets lost in a notebook. We don’t just curate; we advocate on your behalf.

We’ll chase down the wines worth savoring until they’re tucked into your cellar, waiting for you to pop.

“Life is too short to drink bad wine.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Our Packages

Aficionado

One-time cellar setup for early-stage collectors

$250 flat fee

Whether you're just starting your wine journey or seeking to elevate a small selection, this foundational package delivers thoughtful guidance for collectors looking to build a focused, personal cellar.

Included is:

  • Initial preference assessment (or add guided tasting à la carte)

  • Review of existing bottles with go-forward organizational plan

  • Strategic buying plan based on your tastes and goals

  • Education on vintage, storage, and drinking windows (or add pairing recommendations à la carte)

  • Recommendations for wine accessories and cellar management

A perfect entry point for casual collectors or those managing up to a wine fridge’s number of bottles.

Connoisseur

Ongoing advisory for growing cellars

Starting at $500/quarter (Custom pricing based on cellar size and service needs)

Our retainer service gives you a dedicated cellar advisor who is on hand to help you drink better, buy smarter, and evolve your collection over time.

You will receive:

  • Included or preferred access to all à la carte services, starting with cellar audit & inventory count as well as guided tasting consultation

  • Quarterly cellar reports

    • Detailed picture of current cellar status

    • Tailored, theme-based buying plan, typically focused around a particular region, producer or style

    • Insider market intel on vintages, regions, and producers

Ideal for collectors who want structure, sophistication, and continual support.

À La Carte Services

Available individually or included with Connoisseur package

  • Cellar Audit & Inventory Count
    We’ll count your bottles, take note of their condition and recommend organizational structure based on drinking or investment goals

  • Guided Tasting Consultation
    Virtual or in-person sessions to refine your palate and expand your preferences.

  • Bottle Sourcing
    Birth year bottles, hard-to-find producers or just the perfect bottle for a gift or dinner.

  • Food & Wine Pairing Recommendations
    Tell us what’s on the menu, or what’s in the cellar, and we’ll provide custom pairings for dinners, holidays, or everyday enjoyment.

  • Event Sommelier
    Host a private tasting or wine dinner, complete with WCA-led guidance. Available to all clients; preferred pricing for Connoisseur tier. See below for more details.

  • Wine Country Travel Concierge
    Itinerary planning, producer introductions, and exclusive access—built around your tastes. See below for more details.

Interested in just one of these? Book an intro call for pricing.

What a WCA Cellar Report Offers That No Platform Can

Many collectors use CellarTracker or similar platforms to maintain a log of what they own. Our Cellar Reports give you a glimpse not only where you stand today but also where you’re headed. Designed for clients who want their cellar to reflect both personal taste and strategic intent, each report is a tailored brief curated with the same rigor you’d expect from a private wealth advisor.

Here’s how a WCA Cellar Report is different (included in the Connoisseur package):

Executive-Grade Presentation

Each report is formatted with decision-makers in mind: concise summaries, supporting data visualizations, and clear next steps. Whether you’re delegating cellar decisions or simply prefer clarity over complexity, our reporting is built to align with how you work.

Zero Pressure

Unlike wine clubs, in which buyers can feel compelled to buy in order to stay on allocated club lists, WCA reports offer recommendations, which you can keep in your back pocket for another time (though keep in mind the wines may sell out!), or jump on while the iron is hot. Rest assured, the recs will keep on coming.

Taste, Structure, and Intent

We view your cellar as a living reflection of evolving preferences, milestones, and aspirations. Our reports identify gaps, weightings, and aging trajectories to help you organize and shape a cellar that serves you today and grows with you over time.

Market Intelligence

We monitor secondary market activity, release schedules, and importer behavior across categories. Your report includes acquisition guidance drawn from trade-only tastings and auction trends—insights not visible to everyday buyers.

Private Events, Tastings, Gifting

Hosting a wine tasting? Searching for a vinous gift? Getting married?!

We can help with that!

The perfect bottle can make an event unforgettable or turn a simple gift into something meaningful.

Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner, toasting a special occasion, or gifting something truly memorable, we’ll make sure the wine is spot-on. Our expert team takes the guesswork out of selecting the perfect bottle—tailoring the choices to your taste, style, and event.

For your events, your personal wine expert will curate a collection that fits the atmosphere, from approachable crowd-pleasers to bottles with special meaning that will delight your guests. If you’re looking for something a little more interactive, we offer guided tastings designed to engage and educate—whether it’s for a small group or a large gathering, we’ll ensure the experience is as entertaining as it is informative.

Need to impress clients or loved ones with a thoughtful gift? We’ll source exceptional wines that make a lasting impression, packaging them with care for delivery.

From intimate soirées to large corporate events, we handle the wine, so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying the moment and making it memorable.

Just make sure your glass is full for the toast. We’ll take care of the rest.

Wine Country Travel Services

Napa daytrip? Train ride to Champagne? Driving through Tuscany?

Let us take care of your tasting appointments.

We know wine country. Some producers are harder to get into than others.

Our travel team specializes in crafting unforgettable wine country experiences tailored to you and your travel companions. Whether you're exploring Napa Valley, Champagne, Tuscany, or emerging wine regions, we’ll connect you with the best producers in every area.

We have exclusive access to renowned wineries that often require special arrangements for visits. From private tours of the winemaking facilities to cave tastings, we’ll ensure you get the tasting appointments that will make your trip truly memorable.

Imagine sipping a rare 1995 Amarone della Valpolicella on a sunny day in the very vineyard it was sourced from all those years ago. Magic moments happen in wine country.

You just might find yourself squeezing two cases of wine into your luggage on the way home… but that’s a problem we’re happy to help you solve!

Let us handle the details so you can focus on the adventure, discovery, and, of course, the wine.

Questions? Contact us.