Approachable, expert-led wine experiences without judgement. From cellar consulting to at-home pours, I bring the world of wine to your table.
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What I Offer
InformationalTastings
Explore the wines you love in an intimate, judgment-free setting—where every question is welcome and every gathering feels personal. Just tell me where to meet you!
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CellarConsulting
Looking to ramp up your private collection at home? I'll come take a look and we can talk about what kinds of wines you're looking to source — which I'll also help with!
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PrivatePours
Elevate your next party or corporate happy hour with a guided pour. I provide the expertise so you can focus on enjoying the company.
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Easy pairing tricks during dinners and gatherings between friends can make meals more intentional, and everyone is able to take home a new fact with them!
The confidence to order, host, and talk about wine at a business lunch or dinner is always impressive!
Now you can ask the questions you’ve always had in a friendly, social setting that welcomes every level of experience. Take the pressure off of learning!
Wine is a cultural experience; a little knowledge in wine can enhance your knowledge of the world, and it’s a great excuse to travel (or so I’m told!)!
Meet the Sommelier
Kyli Lensing
"I aim to create a more fluid relationship between wine & its consumers, without judgement."
I’m Kyli Lensing, a Certified Sommelier with experience ranging from fine wine sales, hospitality leadership, wine service, education, and distribution. I recently launched Kyli Lensing Wine & Co. to provide approachable wine tasting experiences; basic wine knowledge can translate into practical confidence at your next business meeting, interview, or client dinner.
My background gives me a full-picture view of the wine business. As a Sales Consultant for the Signature Fine Wine team at Southern Glazer’s, I managed account relationships, selected wines based on customer and business needs, coordinated orders and payments from start to finish, represented supplier portfolios, and hosted account dinners, events, and staff trainings. Before that I was with a Maverick Beverage Company, I managed more than 90 accounts and supported customers through their wine selections, ordering, educating their staff, and which bottles to pair with their dishes.
Before distribution, I worked on the hospitality side as a Floor Sommelier at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, advising guests on wine selections and pairings, overseeing proper service standards, training staff on by-the-glass wines, and managing an 18,000-bottle cellar. I also held beverage and restaurant leadership roles with ClubCorp/Invited, including Beverage Director and Bar Manager at Gleneagles Country Club and Restaurant & Bar Manager at Prestonwood Hills Country Club. Earlier in my career, I was a Distribution Coordinator for the Southeastern Region at MISA Imports.
With certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET, I can hold my own in a conversation with most professionals, but my real specialty is making that knowledge feel inviting rather than intimidating. I help people, hospitality teams, brands, and businesses choose, sell, serve, and genuinely enjoy wine with more confidence. With that all being said, there is no ask too large or small- I want to meet you!