BUSINESS - WOMEN IN BUSINESS
With an impressive background in wine and spirits spanning the globe, it seemed like the obvious next step for Linda Schipper to establish Wine Not Consulting, a wine consulting business servicing the Island. Schipper has been a certified wine sommelier since 2003, but it’s her experience in the industry that truly demonstrates her wealth of knowledge. Schipper got her start with wine in 2002, while working in the front of house at Off Broadway, a popular downtown Charlottetown restaurant. “We had an extensive wine cellar, and I wanted to grow my knowledge and share this with others,” says Schipper. “I was fortunate enough to have the support of my employer at the time, Kevin Murphy. With his support I was able to study to become a sommelier.” After completing a program in affiliation with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, Schipper went on work as manager and sommelier with the Murphy Group of Restaurants, and then went on to teach a wine, beer and spirits program abroad in China. Eventually Schipper’s experiences culminated to this moment, with the birth of her private consulting company earlier this year. Wine Not Consulting offers an array of services, ranging from staff training, such as understanding products and how to sell them and matching products to a customers needs; hosting special events such as formal dinners, work functions, or tasting parties; wine appreciation courses; private consulting for a variety of events; and food and wine pairing courses. Schipper’s experience in hospitality allows her the insight to ensure her clients are going to walk away with a better repertoire and more refined palette, learning not just of tastes and tannins, but also of connecting particular wines with specific moments. Shipper adds, “I enjoy that wine offers a way to define situations and mark occasions: wine acts as an agent for social bonding and as a glue to help bond people together and create deeper connections.” While a glass of wine can often be a source of relaxation for some, it has the potential to be so much more with the right care and attention. And shouldn’t the finest occasion be paired with the perfect potation?
WINE NOT CONSULTING
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“I enjoy that wine offers a way to define situations and mark occasions: wine acts as an agent for social bonding and as a glue to help bond people together and create deeper connections.”
Wine Not Consulting Linda Schipper 902.388.8822
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