work is hard, wine shouldn’t be
wine education for everyone
What We Do
At Vintell, we make wine education approachable, engaging, and relevant—especially for professionals navigating business settings where wine is part of the culture. Founded by a certified sommelier and a seasoned operations leader, Vintell specializes in curated tasting experiences that build confidence and deepen understanding.
Whether you're a scientist, executive, or rising professional, we help you speak the language of wine with clarity and ease. Our sessions combine expert-led instruction, hands-on tasting, and practical takeaways that translate directly to real-world settings—from client dinners to conferences.
We offer custom programming tailored to your team, industry, or event.
Wine knowledge shouldn’t be intimidating—it should be empowering. Let’s taste, learn, and connect.
FAQs
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Vintell currently serves the greater San Diego area (hence the “SD” in our website)—from Chula Vista to Oceanside to Escondido and everything in between. We don’t offer tastings outside this region—yet! Stay tuned as we grow.
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Most of our tastings land around $95 per person—but the final price depends on your group size and the wines you want to explore. Want to sip your way through first growth Bordeaux? We’re in if you are… just make sure the budget approver’s on board.
Have additional questions? Fill out the contact form below and let’s plan your perfect tasting!
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Yes! Just 6 wine-loving humans to get the party started. Whether it’s colleagues, clients, or friends who appreciate a good swirl and sip, we’ll bring the bottles and the fun.
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We come to you! Most of our sessions happen in office conference rooms - but we’re just as happy to show up at your home or any space that sets the right tone for tasting.
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YES! We’d love to customize a session to fit your interests.
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Talk about fun! Check out these ideas we’ve dreamed up:
Wait, What Grape Is This? (off the beaten path varietals)
Bubbly Tour (sparkling wines from different regions)
Varietal Deep Dive (like “All Things Pinot”)
Bordeaux: Left Bank vs Right Bank
Vertical Tasting: different vintages from the same vineyard and producer
Horizontal Tasting: same varietal and same vintage from different wineries
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Our standard tasting includes 6 wines - but we’re happy to scale up or down depending on your preferences and budget.
Our team.
Chuy Galvan & Tara Kent
We’re Chuy and Tara - a married pair with a shared love of wine, food, and learning. Between us, we have over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and wine industries. Chuy is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and has spent the last 14 years working on the supplier side of the wine business. Tara’s been his behind-the-scenes blind taster for over a decade, and keeps their life and business running smoothly.
Wine has shaped how we travel, how we connect with people, and how we spend our time together. Starting this business was a natural extension of that - an excuse to keep learning, keep sharing, and hopefully make wine a little more approachable along the way.