ABOUT EDDIE – Presentation Support
Sample Introduction for Presenters
Eddie Osterland has a unique background. Educated at the University of Bordeaux, France he received a degree in professional wine-tasting, and went on to London to attempt the highest distinction in the wine trade, that of Master Sommelier. Eddie passed the rigorous examination and become the first of the current 118 Master Sommeliers in the U.S. today.
He is the author of "Wine & the Bottom Line", written for the National Restaurant Association, and was the former Wine Editor for Restaurant Business Magazine in New York City. Esquire Magazine selected him to create their "Wine Advisor Video".
As seen on numerous cruise ships around the world, let's meet "Your Personal Wine Coach" — Eddie Osterland!
Sample program content
Most of us truly enjoy hosting both business clients and friends at dinner as a way of be gracious, hospitable and sealing a new relationship or celebrating a well established one. When that opportunity arises, we want the simple ideas that create an immediate, positive impact that will turn an ordinary experience into a lasting memory. But choosing the venue and menu for the event can be daunting and, even more so, selecting the wines that will enhance the various foods can we worrisome.
Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommelier, can help you erase any entertaining worries. Eddie offers a "new operating system" when if comes to creating a moment that no one will ever forget.
Selling Eddie: What's in it for YOUR Clients? Three main things:
Benefits to Your Client
Typical Results You Can Expect From Eddie Osterland's Programs:
You Save. The very next day your executives will be spending less money when entertaining clients, thanks to Eddie's new Executive Entertaining Strategies.
How? Their "comfort zone" will be expanded so as to explore the lesser known/equally good wines of the world that cost half as much.
Eddie will EDUCATE them by showing them how to be better buyers (Learn a new set of ABC's: Anything but Chardonnay, anything but Cabernet!)
Eddie will ENLIGHTEN them regarding how to choose "food-wines" (those that are more appropriate with food) and that will certainly heighten their dining experiences.
"And regardless of the economy, (Zraly says) wine will always be a key part of any business person's life." - Los Angeles Times "Wine Coach" April 24, 2001
Your executives will enjoy a heightened "self-esteem" thanks to their newly learned abilities to discuss wine and food at a much more sophisticated level. No longer will they let the restaurant experience happen to them, but rather they will take charge of it.
And don't forget about the FUN they will have just learning about it. Eddie "uncorked" adds an all important component of levity to your meeting.
Special Benefits for Meeting Planners:
Let Eddie save you money by choosing wines to suit your dinner budget. He can even help you order special wines for your event at special prices, and help you select menu items to complement.
Audiences everywhere know him as funny, approachable and non-intimidating. He gives them knowledge and skills they need to enjoy wine, and gives then confidence to entertain impressively.
"Eddie Osterland shows people how to gain access to 'special things' without breaking the bank...he is a lifestyle motivator" - John Davis, program attendee.
Articles (downloadable)
Typical Results You Can Expect From Eddie Osterland's Programs:
Staging and Technical Information
Clients
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Send me a Press Kit
cilck here to order a press kit
Photos (click photo to see a larger jpg)
Contact Information
Edmund A. Osterland, MS
5580 La Jolla Boulevard, #21
La Jolla , California 92037
Tel. 800-679-3141 or 858-483-3354
Email: info@eddieosterland.com
Web: www.eddieosterland.com
Eddie Osterland has a unique background. Educated at the University of Bordeaux, France he received a degree in professional wine-tasting, and went on to London to attempt the highest distinction in the wine trade, that of Master Sommelier. Eddie passed the rigorous examination and become the first of the current 118 Master Sommeliers in the U.S. today.
He is the author of "Wine & the Bottom Line", written for the National Restaurant Association, and was the former Wine Editor for Restaurant Business Magazine in New York City. Esquire Magazine selected him to create their "Wine Advisor Video".
As seen on numerous cruise ships around the world, let's meet "Your Personal Wine Coach" — Eddie Osterland!
Sample program content
Most of us truly enjoy hosting both business clients and friends at dinner as a way of be gracious, hospitable and sealing a new relationship or celebrating a well established one. When that opportunity arises, we want the simple ideas that create an immediate, positive impact that will turn an ordinary experience into a lasting memory. But choosing the venue and menu for the event can be daunting and, even more so, selecting the wines that will enhance the various foods can we worrisome.
Eddie Osterland, America's 1st Master Sommelier, can help you erase any entertaining worries. Eddie offers a "new operating system" when if comes to creating a moment that no one will ever forget.
Selling Eddie: What's in it for YOUR Clients? Three main things:
| 1 | FUN... he tells many entertaining stories about people's taste (or the lack thereof!) With Eddie "uncorked", you get a glimpse of what 33 years as a professional taster has revealed for him. These stories are made for repeating at your dinner parties or restaurants. |
| 2 | EDUCATIONAL... the French take their food and wine seriously and Eddie received his degree in professional wine tasting from the prestigious University of Bordeaux. He will absolutely change the way your audience thinks about wine and food, without the usual "snob attitude" that many other wine connoisseurs present. |
| 3 | PRACTICAL... Your attendees will return home with totally new Entertaining Strategies for food and wine for use at home or on the road. Eddie has great "take-home" value. He is a "lifestyle motivator", showing executives and session attendees how to add value to life's simple pleasures of wine and food, whether for personal enjoyment or for entertaining. |
Benefits to Your Client
Typical Results You Can Expect From Eddie Osterland's Programs:
You Save. The very next day your executives will be spending less money when entertaining clients, thanks to Eddie's new Executive Entertaining Strategies.
How? Their "comfort zone" will be expanded so as to explore the lesser known/equally good wines of the world that cost half as much.
Eddie will EDUCATE them by showing them how to be better buyers (Learn a new set of ABC's: Anything but Chardonnay, anything but Cabernet!)
Eddie will ENLIGHTEN them regarding how to choose "food-wines" (those that are more appropriate with food) and that will certainly heighten their dining experiences.
"And regardless of the economy, (Zraly says) wine will always be a key part of any business person's life." - Los Angeles Times "Wine Coach" April 24, 2001
Your executives will enjoy a heightened "self-esteem" thanks to their newly learned abilities to discuss wine and food at a much more sophisticated level. No longer will they let the restaurant experience happen to them, but rather they will take charge of it.
And don't forget about the FUN they will have just learning about it. Eddie "uncorked" adds an all important component of levity to your meeting.
Special Benefits for Meeting Planners:
Let Eddie save you money by choosing wines to suit your dinner budget. He can even help you order special wines for your event at special prices, and help you select menu items to complement.
Audiences everywhere know him as funny, approachable and non-intimidating. He gives them knowledge and skills they need to enjoy wine, and gives then confidence to entertain impressively.
"Eddie Osterland shows people how to gain access to 'special things' without breaking the bank...he is a lifestyle motivator" - John Davis, program attendee.
Articles (downloadable)
Typical Results You Can Expect From Eddie Osterland's Programs:
| • | The Professional Palate  (pdf) |
Staging and Technical Information
| • | Lavaliere, wireless microphone |
| • | Rear projection screen (with valence kit) positioned to right of Eddie 6 X 8 feet (up to 150 persons) 7.5 X 10 feet for larger groups (Lights behind screen must be darkened) |
| • | Flip chart with black, blue and red markers (not a white board!) |
| • | 3 X 6 skirted table in front of room |
| • | Sound mixer on same table patched to house system |
| • | Liter of water (no ice) |
| • | 1 lemon (on butter plate) |
| • | 1 bottle of any red wine to be used as a prop |
| • | Room set up classroom style (no round tables), spaced so that waiters can get through to pour the wines |
| • | Room must be very cool! |
Clients
click here to view client list
Send me a Press Kit
cilck here to order a press kit
Photos (click photo to see a larger jpg)
Contact Information
Edmund A. Osterland, MS
5580 La Jolla Boulevard, #21
La Jolla , California 92037
Tel. 800-679-3141 or 858-483-3354
Email: info@eddieosterland.com
Web: www.eddieosterland.com
