A budding or avid wine collector has special needs and goals when deciding how best to set-up a first time cellar, what wines to buy to fill their cellar, how to organize and keep inventory, what types of additional products to buy, and so much more. Whether you are just starting out and want to be part of a special group – those known as a ‘wine collector’ or you are well on your way to a 500 bottle plus cellar, Cork and Karma can help. We have experience in all aspects of cellar development. But most importantly, we’re collectors too. We understand your goals.

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At Cork and Karma, we offer two specialized services tailored especially to the collector’s mindset.

Personalized Consultation

Here are some of the opportunities we can help you maximize, and challenges we can solve for you:

• Provide a detailed analysis and report on your current inventory of wines, including ratings from the best in the industry, how long you should cellar each of your wines and return on investment of your most prized wines
• Direct, one-on-one consultation of your cellar set-up with recommendations on products, shelving units, inventory systems and other necessities. We can put you in touch with our network of cellar-building professionals who always offer and deliver exceptional service
• Professional, one-on-one advice on developing the depth of your cellar list - direct from our Founder and sommelier, Sandi Marques. She will act as your link to the world of wine investment
• Invitation to our exclusive membership for collectors only, called ‘Cellar Tastings,’ where you will be able to sample hard-to-find, cellar-worthy and aged wines

We understand the different goals and special needs of wine collectors. Our cellar consulting services can be adapted to any budget and focus. To learn more about what we can do for you and your cellar, send us an email at: info@corkandkarma.com

Please note: this service is available to anyone living within North America.

Collector’s Tastings

Would you like to join an exclusive tasting club just for wine collectors?

New for 2006, Cork and Karma has started this dynamic tasting group. There is no initial cost to join, and here is how you can benefit from this membership:

• Members will meet once per month
• Tastings will be facilitated by our Founder, Sandi Marques
• Members will host a tasting at their residence or place of business once during a twelve month period
• Members will have the opportunity to taste 4-6 high-end, cellar-worthy, aged wines
• Members will each contribute one bottle from their personal cellar as a featured wine once during a twelve month period
• Members will be able to purchase wines not sold in stores, that have cult status and are limited quantity releases
• Members will hear from industry experts on new trends, new gadgets, wine merchants, and other special guests and speakers
• Minimum cost per tasting will be $50 per person
• Most importantly, members will have the opportunity to meet other collectors and learn from one another

If you would like to join or find out more, please fill out the required fields below:

“Soon after building my cellar it dawned on me that I didn’t have a ‘where do I go from here’ plan. After assisting me with my objectives, Sandi helped me define my approach to stocking and managing my wines. If it were not for her monthly ‘distillation’ of what’s available and relevant to me, I would struggle to find time to research the overwhelming choices around. I look forward to and rely on her tasting notes – which also help expand my wine vocabulary. I consider her services to be as invaluable as good investment advice.” Glenn P.

– Founder and President of an International I.T consultancy.

"I'll never be able to afford it so I better buy it now.”"

— Andrew Scott