Kelly is available to speak on a variety of topics at corporate and business events, including:
Wine 101: An Introduction to The Grape: Kelly presents a lively discussion of the six most popular and best-selling grape varietals in the world (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon), as well as the most famous regions in which they are grown. She also discusses how factors such as tradition, climate, terroir, and wine making styles can account for huge variations on the final products.
Wine and Food Pairing: From Sancerre with goat cheese, to Champagne with sushi (or potato chips!), Kelly explores food and wines pairings both classic and unexpected. She provides tips and advice for selecting wine when dining out and entertaining at home, as well as some food and wine mismatches to avoid.
Home Entertaining With Wine: A casual supper on the deck. A wine tasting with friends. A formal dinner for twelve. All of these events are made more enjoyable with the right wines. Kelly offers wine suggestions so hosts can feel more confident when entertaining at home.
Building a Wine Cellar That Reflects Your Taste: Whether your budget is $1000 or $50,000, Kelly discusses how to determine what characteristics you really like in a wine, and offers wine suggestions that reflect your personal taste, style and budget. She also gives some guidelines for answering the age-old wine question: "Cellar it, or drink it?"