"Eddie Osterland holds a distinction which very few ever attain, Master Sommelier. He brings an insight and spirit to entertaining which very few possess, he adds a touch of class and simultaneously makes it fun!
I highly recommend that you learn from him and encourage others to do the same. If we knew what he knows we would be more popular, more gracious and more often admired.
Bring Eddie Osterland, America's first Master Sommelier to your next meeting.
Upgrade your audience to Master level."
- Jim Cathcart
"Eddie Osterland is a refreshing addition to the speaking industry."
- Rob Sommer, RBS Productions
"When we were looking for Internationally known wine experts to bring knowledge and credibility to The Sterling Vineyards School of Hospitality, Ed Osterland was one of the first wine educators we thought of. In the decade that The School saw over 10,000 restaurant employees go through various courses of instruction, Ed was invaluable to us in bringing wine down to earth, and helping servers to enjoy wine rather than to fear it.
In my 25 years in the Wine Education arena, I have known wine "experts" who posses a lot of knowledge. On the other hand, I have seen entertainers who put on a good show, but really didnít have any information to support them when asked questions outside of their canned performance. Ed Osterland has that rare combination of knowledge from around the World, combined with presentation skills to impart that knowledge. His approach to wine is fun, upbeat, and inclusionary -- anyone can learn about wine from him."
- Robert E. Bellus
Founder of The Sterling Vineyards School of Service and Hospitality
Napa Valley, California
