Boston’s
TRUSTED
Wine Expert
Wine Cellar consultations, private Wine tastings, and sommelier services for wine lovers at every level, in Boston and beyond.
TJ Douglas is one of Boston’s most recognized wine experts - a passionate wine educator, wine cellar consultant, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across every corner of the wine industry. Over the course of his career, TJ Douglas has worked on all sides of the hospitality industry - including restaurant management, distribution, and beverage retail. TJ now uses his decades of experience to guide his personal and corporate clients on their wine journeys.
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As Seen In New York Times | Food & Wine | Wine Spectator | Wine Enthusiast | Wine & Spirits | NPR | Boston Globe | Boston Magazine | Boston Common
Wine Tastings
TJ has led wine tasting events, classes, and seminars for groups of all sizes, from Boston’s most iconic rooftops to LA’s largest conference centers to New York’s toughest boardrooms. Whether you’re hosting a corporate wine education event, a private party, or a client entertainment experience, TJ crafts a fully personalized experience your guests will be talking about long after the last pour. Available in Boston and nationwide.
Cellar Consultations
TJ works with clients at every stage of building a world-class wine cellar - from initial design and layout to stocking your shelves and creating a custom wine inventory database. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to make sense of an existing collection, our wine cellar consulting services bring clarity, expertise, and a lot of great bottles to the process.
Sommelier Services
TJ travels the United States as a private sommelier for events of all sizes. From intimate dinner parties to large-scale corporate functions, he collaborates with your chef on wine pairings, manages all aspects of service, and delivers engaging wine education that guests of every experience level genuinely enjoy. Available for dinners, galas, conferences, and corporate events.
Trusted by Boston’s best (and beyond!)
don’t take our word for it. here’s what our clients say!
TJ brings a deep knowledge of wine and a genuine enthusiasm for the world of collecting. He has been invaluable in managing our cellar — from maintaining an accurate inventory and coordinating transfers between onsite and offsite storage to sourcing rare and hard-to-find bottles. - Ryan, Boston
Thank you for making our South African Wine Tasting an absolute success. Your gravitating storytelling and knowledge of wine coupled together for an engaging event. It is safe to say we created the warm, energetic vibe that was well intended for last night. Once again, thank you for ensuring last night's event was a success. - Deloitte Consulting, LLP
We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for the amazing event that you helped us put on last night. From start to finish—from you taking care of delivering everything at once, coming prepared with all materials, and staying late at the end to educate and converse with our network—the process was seamless, and we can’t thank you enough. We are receiving wonderful feedback all around, and it was so incredible to work with you firsthand and to see the dedication and knowledge you hold for these sorts of experiences. We love being your clients and are looking forward to the next event with you! - HighVista Strategies, LLC
Let's Talk Wine
Whether you're dreaming of a world-class cellar, planning a wine event, or just wine-curious and not sure where to start, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us a little about what you have in mind and TJ will be in touch shortly.