Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to leading private equity firms and companies around the world. Our signature event for our West Coast clients takes place every year in Napa Valley. Karen has done a wine tasting at the last four of these gatherings and is always the highlight of the event. “Karen’s […]
Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to leading private equity firms and companies around the world. Our signature event for our West Coast clients takes place every year in Napa Valley. Karen has done a wine tasting at the last four of these gatherings and is always the highlight of the event.
“Karen’s topics are always creative – they capture the attention of the audience immediately. But it’s her presentation style – deeply substantive but also light and casual – that carries the audience along and leaves them wanting another serving.”
-William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-head of Technology
Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to leading private equity firms and companies around the world. Our signature event for our West Coast clients takes place every year in Napa Valley. Karen has done a wine tasting at the last four of these gatherings and is always the highlight of the event.
“Karen’s topics are always creative – they capture the attention of the audience immediately. But it’s her presentation style – deeply substantive but also light and casual – that carries the audience along and leaves them wanting another serving.”
-William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-head of Technology
Recognized as a national “Top 20 Trial Law Firm” and a “go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation,” Hueston Hennigan focuses on high-profile, high-stakes disputes in forums across the country, amassing a remarkable record of precedent-setting victories. Hueston Hennigan worked closely with Karen MacNeil & Company to create a dynamic and memorable experience for a professional women’s […]
Recognized as a national “Top 20 Trial Law Firm” and a “go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation,” Hueston Hennigan focuses on high-profile, high-stakes disputes in forums across the country, amassing a remarkable record of precedent-setting victories. Hueston Hennigan worked closely with Karen MacNeil & Company to create a dynamic and memorable experience for a professional women’s retreat.
“Karen’s unique combination of wine connoisseur and journalist brings the experience alive in a very engaging and magical way. Karen arranged for stunning settings for our wine and food pairings, creating a memorable experience for our group. Meeting the owners, managers and vintners was extra special.”
—Alison Plessman and Allison Libeu, Partners, Hueston Hennigan LLP
Recognized as a national “Top 20 Trial Law Firm” and a “go-to firm for bet-the-farm litigation,” Hueston Hennigan focuses on high-profile, high-stakes disputes in forums across the country, amassing a remarkable record of precedent-setting victories. Hueston Hennigan worked closely with Karen MacNeil & Company to create a dynamic and memorable experience for a professional women’s retreat.
“Karen’s unique combination of wine connoisseur and journalist brings the experience alive in a very engaging and magical way. Karen arranged for stunning settings for our wine and food pairings, creating a memorable experience for our group. Meeting the owners, managers and vintners was extra special.”
—Alison Plessman and Allison Libeu, Partners, Hueston Hennigan LLP
Shearman & Sterling is a global law firm with offices in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and São Paulo. Karen conducts both in-person and virtual events for the firm including, most recently, an in-person retrospective tasting of five decades of Napa Valley wine for 125 […]
Shearman & Sterling is a global law firm with offices in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and São Paulo. Karen conducts both in-person and virtual events for the firm including, most recently, an in-person retrospective tasting of five decades of Napa Valley wine for 125 of the firm’s clients. In 2018, Karen organized an exclusive week-long wine experience in Italy for the firm’s top clients.
“Karen is a consummate pro whose passion for wine easily ignites the interest of her audience, while also educating and entertaining them. She has conducted live and virtual wine events for us globally that have proven to be a uniquely effective way of strengthening our client relationships. She is, quite simply, an extraordinary presenter.”
—David Beveridge, Senior Partner, Shearman & Sterling
Shearman & Sterling is a global law firm with offices in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and São Paulo. Karen conducts both in-person and virtual events for the firm including, most recently, an in-person retrospective tasting of five decades of Napa Valley wine for 125 of the firm’s clients. In 2018, Karen organized an exclusive week-long wine experience in Italy for the firm’s top clients.
“Karen is a consummate pro whose passion for wine easily ignites the interest of her audience, while also educating and entertaining them. She has conducted live and virtual wine events for us globally that have proven to be a uniquely effective way of strengthening our client relationships. She is, quite simply, an extraordinary presenter.”
—David Beveridge, Senior Partner, Shearman & Sterling
The Auction of Washington Wines supports the growth of the Washington state wine industry through a series of celebrated events, including the Auction of Washington Wines, for which Karen recently served as the Honorary Chair. In the lead-up to the gala, Karen and her team conducted live virtual tastings with 40 Washington winemakers and vintners, […]
The Auction of Washington Wines supports the growth of the Washington state wine industry through a series of celebrated events, including the Auction of Washington Wines, for which Karen recently served as the Honorary Chair. In the lead-up to the gala, Karen and her team conducted live virtual tastings with 40 Washington winemakers and vintners, attracting viewers and buyers from around the United States. An in-person retrospective tasting with Karen also became one of the auction’s top grossing lots.
“Karen attracts, educates, engages, and inspires a global audience about the world of wine. As the Auction of Washington Wines Honorary Chair for two years, 2020-2021, and especially during the pandemic crisis, Karen was able to share the Washington wine story with well-orchestrated virtual shows featuring dozens of Washington winemakers, keeping the auction and the industry top-of-mind. Her appearance in person in 2021 had incredible appeal to our wine-loving donor base. Karen’s credibility and expertise is immeasurable.”
—Jamie Peha, Executive Director, Auction of Washington Wines
The Auction of Washington Wines supports the growth of the Washington state wine industry through a series of celebrated events, including the Auction of Washington Wines, for which Karen recently served as the Honorary Chair. In the lead-up to the gala, Karen and her team conducted live virtual tastings with 40 Washington winemakers and vintners, attracting viewers and buyers from around the United States. An in-person retrospective tasting with Karen also became one of the auction’s top grossing lots.
“Karen attracts, educates, engages, and inspires a global audience about the world of wine. As the Auction of Washington Wines Honorary Chair for two years, 2020-2021, and especially during the pandemic crisis, Karen was able to share the Washington wine story with well-orchestrated virtual shows featuring dozens of Washington winemakers, keeping the auction and the industry top-of-mind. Her appearance in person in 2021 had incredible appeal to our wine-loving donor base. Karen’s credibility and expertise is immeasurable.”
—Jamie Peha, Executive Director, Auction of Washington Wines
Like dozens of other top executives, Kelly Services’ CEO Carl Camden hired Karen for a day-long immersion in the wines of the Napa Valley, with Karen acting as Mr. Camden’s personal wine tutor for the day. Karen MacNeil & Company creates a wine profile for each client and chooses the estates to be visited–usually those […]
Like dozens of other top executives, Kelly Services’ CEO Carl Camden hired Karen for a day-long immersion in the wines of the Napa Valley, with Karen acting as Mr. Camden’s personal wine tutor for the day. Karen MacNeil & Company creates a wine profile for each client and chooses the estates to be visited–usually those not open to the public—for private sit-down tastings with the estates’ winemakers.
“I have been visiting Napa for several years. Without a doubt, the single best day spent was on the private tour hosted by Karen MacNeil and her staff. We visited wineries I have tried and failed to visit before; saw a side of the winemaking process I had never thought about before; and accommodated my wife and daughter’s passion for cooking with a private tour of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Thank you.”
—Carl Camden, CEO, Kelly Services
Like dozens of other top executives, Kelly Services’ CEO Carl Camden hired Karen for a day-long immersion in the wines of the Napa Valley, with Karen acting as Mr. Camden’s personal wine tutor for the day. Karen MacNeil & Company creates a wine profile for each client and chooses the estates to be visited–usually those not open to the public—for private sit-down tastings with the estates’ winemakers.
“I have been visiting Napa for several years. Without a doubt, the single best day spent was on the private tour hosted by Karen MacNeil and her staff. We visited wineries I have tried and failed to visit before; saw a side of the winemaking process I had never thought about before; and accommodated my wife and daughter’s passion for cooking with a private tour of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Thank you.”
—Carl Camden, CEO, Kelly Services
Morgan Stanley hired Karen to conduct entertaining/educational private wine dinners for the company’s top executives and top clientele. Karen began the evening with a TED-like talk about inspiration and the art of pairing wine and food, and then led the guests through an extraordinary dinner with wines she personally chose.
Morgan Stanley hired Karen to conduct entertaining/educational private wine dinners for the company’s top executives and top clientele. Karen began the evening with a TED-like talk about inspiration and the art of pairing wine and food, and then led the guests through an extraordinary dinner with wines she personally chose.
Morgan Stanley hired Karen to conduct entertaining/educational private wine dinners for the company’s top executives and top clientele. Karen began the evening with a TED-like talk about inspiration and the art of pairing wine and food, and then led the guests through an extraordinary dinner with wines she personally chose.
ImmunoGen is a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics. For the company’s Investor and Board of Directors retreat, Karen led the group through a special evening of wine tasting. The tasting was capped by a privately catered wine dinner on an estate in the Napa Valley. “Karen MacNeil is not only the most authoritative […]
ImmunoGen is a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics. For the company’s Investor and Board of Directors retreat, Karen led the group through a special evening of wine tasting. The tasting was capped by a privately catered wine dinner on an estate in the Napa Valley.
“Karen MacNeil is not only the most authoritative voice for Napa Valley wine, she is the most passionate and entertaining voice. Education has never been more fun. If you want to know something about wine (old and new world), she is a perfect choice for an evening of education and celebration. It will be the ‘highlight event’ for your year—I promise.”
—David Carter, ImmunoGen, Inc. Board of Directors
ImmunoGen is a biotechnology company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics. For the company’s Investor and Board of Directors retreat, Karen led the group through a special evening of wine tasting. The tasting was capped by a privately catered wine dinner on an estate in the Napa Valley.
“Karen MacNeil is not only the most authoritative voice for Napa Valley wine, she is the most passionate and entertaining voice. Education has never been more fun. If you want to know something about wine (old and new world), she is a perfect choice for an evening of education and celebration. It will be the ‘highlight event’ for your year—I promise.”
—David Carter, ImmunoGen, Inc. Board of Directors
Heineken was the first European beer to be imported to the United States. Heineken USA hired Karen MacNeil & Company to provide a marketing lexicon for its multiple brands of beer, using Karen’s “wine sensibility” to describe the experience of drinking top beers. Karen conducted extensive tastings of Heineken’s global brands along with Heineken’s top […]
Heineken was the first European beer to be imported to the United States. Heineken USA hired Karen MacNeil & Company to provide a marketing lexicon for its multiple brands of beer, using Karen’s “wine sensibility” to describe the experience of drinking top beers. Karen conducted extensive tastings of Heineken’s global brands along with Heineken’s top brew masters. Karen’s tastings and research resulted in a new descriptive marketing approach for brands as varied as Bohemia and Dos Equis.
Heineken was the first European beer to be imported to the United States. Heineken USA hired Karen MacNeil & Company to provide a marketing lexicon for its multiple brands of beer, using Karen’s “wine sensibility” to describe the experience of drinking top beers. Karen conducted extensive tastings of Heineken’s global brands along with Heineken’s top brew masters. Karen’s tastings and research resulted in a new descriptive marketing approach for brands as varied as Bohemia and Dos Equis.
Dozens of chapters of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and WPO (World Presidents Organization) hire Karen for entertaining keynote speeches, as well as interactive wine experiences that range in length from an hour to several days. Each YPO/WPO presentation brings with it the multi-faceted demands of speaking to, and engaging, high-powered CEOs and Presidents from extremely […]
Dozens of chapters of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and WPO (World Presidents Organization) hire Karen for entertaining keynote speeches, as well as interactive wine experiences that range in length from an hour to several days. Each YPO/WPO presentation brings with it the multi-faceted demands of speaking to, and engaging, high-powered CEOs and Presidents from extremely varied industries.
“Karen McNeil’s tasting seminar was fantastic! My wife and I enjoy wine but are novices when it comes to knowing about wines. Karen’s seminar was very educational from not only the tasting perspective but also the history perspective. She is a delightful presenter that makes you feel like an old friend. We would highly recommend any Karen McNeil wine experience!”
—Mike Rogers, Founder, Rogers & Willards, Inc.
Dozens of chapters of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and WPO (World Presidents Organization) hire Karen for entertaining keynote speeches, as well as interactive wine experiences that range in length from an hour to several days. Each YPO/WPO presentation brings with it the multi-faceted demands of speaking to, and engaging, high-powered CEOs and Presidents from extremely varied industries.
“Karen McNeil’s tasting seminar was fantastic! My wife and I enjoy wine but are novices when it comes to knowing about wines. Karen’s seminar was very educational from not only the tasting perspective but also the history perspective. She is a delightful presenter that makes you feel like an old friend. We would highly recommend any Karen McNeil wine experience!”
—Mike Rogers, Founder, Rogers & Willards, Inc.
UBS hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. At private wine dinners held at exclusive restaurants, Karen conducts entertaining, memorable wine dinners, including extraordinary wines she personally chooses to accompany a multi-course menu created by the restaurant’s chef. Karen kicks off the evening with a short TED-like […]
UBS hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. At private wine dinners held at exclusive restaurants, Karen conducts entertaining, memorable wine dinners, including extraordinary wines she personally chooses to accompany a multi-course menu created by the restaurant’s chef. Karen kicks off the evening with a short TED-like talk, then guides the guests through the wines over the course of the evening.
UBS hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. At private wine dinners held at exclusive restaurants, Karen conducts entertaining, memorable wine dinners, including extraordinary wines she personally chooses to accompany a multi-course menu created by the restaurant’s chef. Karen kicks off the evening with a short TED-like talk, then guides the guests through the wines over the course of the evening.
Mattel hired Karen to give the keynote address during their global corporate retreat in the Napa Valley. Three weeks later, Karen received, as a thank you, a custom-designed, one-and-only Barbie doll modeled exactly on Karen. “Wine Barbie,” as the doll is dubbed, is—naturally–holding a glass of red wine. Wine Barbie resides in Karen’s office among […]
Mattel hired Karen to give the keynote address during their global corporate retreat in the Napa Valley. Three weeks later, Karen received, as a thank you, a custom-designed, one-and-only Barbie doll modeled exactly on Karen. “Wine Barbie,” as the doll is dubbed, is—naturally–holding a glass of red wine. Wine Barbie resides in Karen’s office among a slew of other (less visual) awards.
Mattel hired Karen to give the keynote address during their global corporate retreat in the Napa Valley. Three weeks later, Karen received, as a thank you, a custom-designed, one-and-only Barbie doll modeled exactly on Karen. “Wine Barbie,” as the doll is dubbed, is—naturally–holding a glass of red wine. Wine Barbie resides in Karen’s office among a slew of other (less visual) awards.
Founded in 1875, Audemars Piguet is a manufacturer of ultra luxury Swiss watches, and is considered among the finest watch companies in the world. Tiffany, Cartier and Bulgari all use Audemars Piguet movements in their products. In 2015, Audemars Piguet brought sixty of their most discerning clients from around the world to the Napa Valley […]
Founded in 1875, Audemars Piguet is a manufacturer of ultra luxury Swiss watches, and is considered among the finest watch companies in the world. Tiffany, Cartier and Bulgari all use Audemars Piguet movements in their products. In 2015, Audemars Piguet brought sixty of their most discerning clients from around the world to the Napa Valley for two days of luxury wine experiences, including a special tasting seminar with Karen entitled What Makes Great Wine Great?
Founded in 1875, Audemars Piguet is a manufacturer of ultra luxury Swiss watches, and is considered among the finest watch companies in the world. Tiffany, Cartier and Bulgari all use Audemars Piguet movements in their products. In 2015, Audemars Piguet brought sixty of their most discerning clients from around the world to the Napa Valley for two days of luxury wine experiences, including a special tasting seminar with Karen entitled What Makes Great Wine Great?
Karen began her work on television as NBC’s first wine correspondent on The Today Show. For a number of years, she did segments on wine throughout the year with multiple NBC hosts from Bryant Gumbel to Katie Couric.
Karen began her work on television as NBC’s first wine correspondent on The Today Show. For a number of years, she did segments on wine throughout the year with multiple NBC hosts from Bryant Gumbel to Katie Couric.
Karen began her work on television as NBC’s first wine correspondent on The Today Show. For a number of years, she did segments on wine throughout the year with multiple NBC hosts from Bryant Gumbel to Katie Couric.
From 2004 to 2007, Karen was the host and lead writer of the PBS Series Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil. The 13-part series was carried by 85% of PBS stations nationally. Produced by New River Media in Washington DC, Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil won a regional Emmy. The show was […]
From 2004 to 2007, Karen was the host and lead writer of the PBS Series Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil. The 13-part series was carried by 85% of PBS stations nationally. Produced by New River Media in Washington DC, Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil won a regional Emmy. The show was underwritten by Lands End, Southcorp Wines, and Metrokane.
From 2004 to 2007, Karen was the host and lead writer of the PBS Series Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil. The 13-part series was carried by 85% of PBS stations nationally. Produced by New River Media in Washington DC, Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil won a regional Emmy. The show was underwritten by Lands End, Southcorp Wines, and Metrokane.
Karen works with the Napa Valley Vintners on an on-going basis, giving in-depth seminars on Napa Valley and its wines for groups from around the world. Each year the Napa Valley Vintners conduct a number of creative marketing and educational programs in which Karen plays a role. She was the on-air host and narrator of […]
Karen works with the Napa Valley Vintners on an on-going basis, giving in-depth seminars on Napa Valley and its wines for groups from around the world. Each year the Napa Valley Vintners conduct a number of creative marketing and educational programs in which Karen plays a role. She was the on-air host and narrator of the association’s educational video series Napa Valley Rocks. Karen created the Wine Educators Academy, now a bi-annual event for the association.
“Karen MacNeil is one of the most knowledgeable wine educators and thoughtful communicators we work with. Our programs are always more polished, meaningful and relevant when Karen is involved.”
–Patsy McGaughy, Communications Director, Napa Valley Vintners
Karen works with the Napa Valley Vintners on an on-going basis, giving in-depth seminars on Napa Valley and its wines for groups from around the world. Each year the Napa Valley Vintners conduct a number of creative marketing and educational programs in which Karen plays a role. She was the on-air host and narrator of the association’s educational video series Napa Valley Rocks. Karen created the Wine Educators Academy, now a bi-annual event for the association.
“Karen MacNeil is one of the most knowledgeable wine educators and thoughtful communicators we work with. Our programs are always more polished, meaningful and relevant when Karen is involved.”
–Patsy McGaughy, Communications Director, Napa Valley Vintners
The Zeughauser Group is a management consulting firm specializing in the legal profession. Karen conducts annual events for the firm’s top law firm clients. For the most recent event, The Zeughauser Group brought legal scholars and experts from around the United States to the Napa Valley for a multi-day retreat including tastings and seminars with […]
The Zeughauser Group is a management consulting firm specializing in the legal profession. Karen conducts annual events for the firm’s top law firm clients. For the most recent event, The Zeughauser Group brought legal scholars and experts from around the United States to the Napa Valley for a multi-day retreat including tastings and seminars with Karen.
“Karen and her staff are the ultimate professionals. They coordinated our entire event, from the caterer and our menu to the wine and our site arrangements. Their attention to detail is impeccable. When it came time for her seminar, she lit up the room with her style and substantive. She is authoritative and warm at the same time, enthusiastic, with great anecdotes and humor. She demonstrates that she knows the chemistry of wine and people, which makes for a wonderful event. The autographed copies of her book were the icing on the cake for our clients.”
–Peter Zeughauser, Chairman, Zeughauser Group LLC
The Zeughauser Group is a management consulting firm specializing in the legal profession. Karen conducts annual events for the firm’s top law firm clients. For the most recent event, The Zeughauser Group brought legal scholars and experts from around the United States to the Napa Valley for a multi-day retreat including tastings and seminars with Karen.
“Karen and her staff are the ultimate professionals. They coordinated our entire event, from the caterer and our menu to the wine and our site arrangements. Their attention to detail is impeccable. When it came time for her seminar, she lit up the room with her style and substantive. She is authoritative and warm at the same time, enthusiastic, with great anecdotes and humor. She demonstrates that she knows the chemistry of wine and people, which makes for a wonderful event. The autographed copies of her book were the icing on the cake for our clients.”
–Peter Zeughauser, Chairman, Zeughauser Group LLC
GE, a Fortune 500 company, is the 26th largest firm in the United States. Karen has presented twice at GE’s prestigious Leadership Conference held at their headquarters in Ossining, New York. During Karen’s last appearance, her fellow speakers included former First Lady Laura Bush and model/activist Christy Turlington. During former GE engagements, Karen has conducted […]
GE, a Fortune 500 company, is the 26th largest firm in the United States. Karen has presented twice at GE’s prestigious Leadership Conference held at their headquarters in Ossining, New York. During Karen’s last appearance, her fellow speakers included former First Lady Laura Bush and model/activist Christy Turlington. During former GE engagements, Karen has conducted wine dinners for up to 400 GE executives.
“Karen brought the pleasure of wine tasting to a whole new level.”
–Charlene Begley, President and CEO, GE Enterprise Solutions
GE, a Fortune 500 company, is the 26th largest firm in the United States. Karen has presented twice at GE’s prestigious Leadership Conference held at their headquarters in Ossining, New York. During Karen’s last appearance, her fellow speakers included former First Lady Laura Bush and model/activist Christy Turlington. During former GE engagements, Karen has conducted wine dinners for up to 400 GE executives.
“Karen brought the pleasure of wine tasting to a whole new level.”
–Charlene Begley, President and CEO, GE Enterprise Solutions
The Wine Institute represents California wine around the world. For the last two years, Karen has been the lead presenter-instructor at the California “Summit,” during which the most influential wine experts around the world are brought to California to experience California wine firsthand. Recently, to amplify their marketing efforts in Asia, the Wine Institute hired […]
The Wine Institute represents California wine around the world. For the last two years, Karen has been the lead presenter-instructor at the California “Summit,” during which the most influential wine experts around the world are brought to California to experience California wine firsthand. Recently, to amplify their marketing efforts in Asia, the Wine Institute hired Karen to create and give Master Classes on California wine in China.
It has been a true pleasure and honor to work with Karen MacNeil on our category building efforts for California Wines on the world stage. Karen is a master educator in the wine space – able to connect with and captivate audiences around the world with her engaging style, approachable content and wonderful sense of humor. She is the consummate wine professional – hardworking, meticulous and at the same time a lot of fun to work with. Karen has helped herald and hone our key messages about the quality and diversity of California wines to our top export markets around the globe.
–Linsey Gallagher, Vice President International Marketing, The Wine Institute
The Wine Institute represents California wine around the world. For the last two years, Karen has been the lead presenter-instructor at the California “Summit,” during which the most influential wine experts around the world are brought to California to experience California wine firsthand. Recently, to amplify their marketing efforts in Asia, the Wine Institute hired Karen to create and give Master Classes on California wine in China.
It has been a true pleasure and honor to work with Karen MacNeil on our category building efforts for California Wines on the world stage. Karen is a master educator in the wine space – able to connect with and captivate audiences around the world with her engaging style, approachable content and wonderful sense of humor. She is the consummate wine professional – hardworking, meticulous and at the same time a lot of fun to work with. Karen has helped herald and hone our key messages about the quality and diversity of California wines to our top export markets around the globe.
–Linsey Gallagher, Vice President International Marketing, The Wine Institute
Karen works with the senior management of Moet Hennessy USA on communications, helping the MHUSA marketing team refine their writing about wine and helping them develop unique lexicons for their portfolio of high end wines. “Karen MacNeil’s team brings both a professional and creative eye to the task at hand. They have perfected the balance […]
Karen works with the senior management of Moet Hennessy USA on communications, helping the MHUSA marketing team refine their writing about wine and helping them develop unique lexicons for their portfolio of high end wines.
“Karen MacNeil’s team brings both a professional and creative eye to the task at hand. They have perfected the balance between research methodology and artistic inspiration to produce work that is educational, concise and on-strategy. Within the wine category, there is no other agency we would consider to support and strengthen our brands.”
-Rebecca K. Robinson, Brand Manager, Moet Hennessy USA Estates & Wines
Karen works with the senior management of Moet Hennessy USA on communications, helping the MHUSA marketing team refine their writing about wine and helping them develop unique lexicons for their portfolio of high end wines.
“Karen MacNeil’s team brings both a professional and creative eye to the task at hand. They have perfected the balance between research methodology and artistic inspiration to produce work that is educational, concise and on-strategy. Within the wine category, there is no other agency we would consider to support and strengthen our brands.”
-Rebecca K. Robinson, Brand Manager, Moet Hennessy USA Estates & Wines
Disney’s Epcot Center has hired Karen numerous times to give presentations on the wines of the world during Epcot’s famous international Food and Wine Festival. Karen has given tasting seminars for consumers, as well as internal wine training sessions for Disney hospitality staff.
Disney’s Epcot Center has hired Karen numerous times to give presentations on the wines of the world during Epcot’s famous international Food and Wine Festival. Karen has given tasting seminars for consumers, as well as internal wine training sessions for Disney hospitality staff.
Disney’s Epcot Center has hired Karen numerous times to give presentations on the wines of the world during Epcot’s famous international Food and Wine Festival. Karen has given tasting seminars for consumers, as well as internal wine training sessions for Disney hospitality staff.
The Culinary Institute of America is the leading culinary school in the United States, and has trained more than 50,000 chefs. Karen created a professional wine school within the Institute, including developing the wine school’s curriculums, classes, policies, and certifications. Under Karen’s guidance, the wine school evolved to become the multi-million dollar wine teaching facility […]
The Culinary Institute of America is the leading culinary school in the United States, and has trained more than 50,000 chefs. Karen created a professional wine school within the Institute, including developing the wine school’s curriculums, classes, policies, and certifications. Under Karen’s guidance, the wine school evolved to become the multi-million dollar wine teaching facility known as the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, of which Karen is now Chairman Emeritus.
The Culinary Institute of America is the leading culinary school in the United States, and has trained more than 50,000 chefs. Karen created a professional wine school within the Institute, including developing the wine school’s curriculums, classes, policies, and certifications. Under Karen’s guidance, the wine school evolved to become the multi-million dollar wine teaching facility known as the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, of which Karen is now Chairman Emeritus.
Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Management group hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. Karen usually begins with a private guided tasting of some of the world’s greatest wines, followed by an intimate wine-and-food pairing dinner for 60-80 at an exclusive restaurant. Karen personally chooses the extraordinary wines and […]
Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Management group hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. Karen usually begins with a private guided tasting of some of the world’s greatest wines, followed by an intimate wine-and-food pairing dinner for 60-80 at an exclusive restaurant. Karen personally chooses the extraordinary wines and works with the chef to build a multi-course menu around those wines. Karen is the host and speaker throughout the evening.
Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Management group hires Karen to entertain their ultra high net-worth clients in cities around the United States. Karen usually begins with a private guided tasting of some of the world’s greatest wines, followed by an intimate wine-and-food pairing dinner for 60-80 at an exclusive restaurant. Karen personally chooses the extraordinary wines and works with the chef to build a multi-course menu around those wines. Karen is the host and speaker throughout the evening.
Singapore Airlines, considered one of the luxury airlines of the world, hired Karen to be one of its three global wine consultants. From 2004 to 2009, Karen evaluated more than 2000 wines per year in Singapore at SA headquarters in order to choose wines for all classes and all routes on the airline. Karen also […]
Singapore Airlines, considered one of the luxury airlines of the world, hired Karen to be one of its three global wine consultants. From 2004 to 2009, Karen evaluated more than 2000 wines per year in Singapore at SA headquarters in order to choose wines for all classes and all routes on the airline. Karen also conducted private tastings for Singapore Airlines’ VIP clients, conducted classes for Singapore Airlines’ in-flight sommeliers, and aided in the airline’s marketing efforts, helping to establish its reputation for consummate in-flight gastronomy.
Singapore Airlines, considered one of the luxury airlines of the world, hired Karen to be one of its three global wine consultants. From 2004 to 2009, Karen evaluated more than 2000 wines per year in Singapore at SA headquarters in order to choose wines for all classes and all routes on the airline. Karen also conducted private tastings for Singapore Airlines’ VIP clients, conducted classes for Singapore Airlines’ in-flight sommeliers, and aided in the airline’s marketing efforts, helping to establish its reputation for consummate in-flight gastronomy.
The Boisset family is the 3rd largest producer of wine in France and the largest producer of Burgundy wines. The company also owns three prominent California wineries—Raymond, DeLoach and Buena Vista. Karen MacNeil & Company developed key educational seminars and educational materials used in the company’s California wineries and in Boisset’s corporate marketing. She has […]
The Boisset family is the 3rd largest producer of wine in France and the largest producer of Burgundy wines. The company also owns three prominent California wineries—Raymond, DeLoach and Buena Vista. Karen MacNeil & Company developed key educational seminars and educational materials used in the company’s California wineries and in Boisset’s corporate marketing. She has given keynote addresses to the company’s distributor sales force and to their extensive staff of lifestyle ambassadors.
“Karen is the most charming, pleasant, understanding and insightful mind in the wine world…her expertise has strengthened and improved our programs , at all levels…strategy, education, experiences, knowledge and inspiration….she is a true talent, sophisticated, worldly, timely and extremely efficient”
—Jean-Charles Boisset, Owner Boisset Family Estates
The Boisset family is the 3rd largest producer of wine in France and the largest producer of Burgundy wines. The company also owns three prominent California wineries—Raymond, DeLoach and Buena Vista. Karen MacNeil & Company developed key educational seminars and educational materials used in the company’s California wineries and in Boisset’s corporate marketing. She has given keynote addresses to the company’s distributor sales force and to their extensive staff of lifestyle ambassadors.
“Karen is the most charming, pleasant, understanding and insightful mind in the wine world…her expertise has strengthened and improved our programs , at all levels…strategy, education, experiences, knowledge and inspiration….she is a true talent, sophisticated, worldly, timely and extremely efficient”
—Jean-Charles Boisset, Owner Boisset Family Estates
Godiva hired Karen MacNeil & Company to conduct extensive tasting evaluations of their chocolates paired with wines from around the world. Karen MacNeil & Company brought together top wine professionals for multiple-day evaluation sessions, tasting every chocolate Godiva produces, along with a range of global wine styles chosen by Karen. The tasting research resulted in […]
Godiva hired Karen MacNeil & Company to conduct extensive tasting evaluations of their chocolates paired with wines from around the world. Karen MacNeil & Company brought together top wine professionals for multiple-day evaluation sessions, tasting every chocolate Godiva produces, along with a range of global wine styles chosen by Karen. The tasting research resulted in consumer tasting seminars on chocolate and wine conducted by Karen and Godiva’s top chocolate chef.
Godiva hired Karen MacNeil & Company to conduct extensive tasting evaluations of their chocolates paired with wines from around the world. Karen MacNeil & Company brought together top wine professionals for multiple-day evaluation sessions, tasting every chocolate Godiva produces, along with a range of global wine styles chosen by Karen. The tasting research resulted in consumer tasting seminars on chocolate and wine conducted by Karen and Godiva’s top chocolate chef.
Irell & Manella, one of the top law firms in the United States, held their 2015 partners’ retreat in the Napa Valley. Karen secured Opus One for the gala dinner, plus BOND and Rudd Estate for exclusive tasting seminars. Karen was the keynote speaker and host throughout. Karen MacNeil & Company worked closely with the […]
Irell & Manella, one of the top law firms in the United States, held their 2015 partners’ retreat in the Napa Valley. Karen secured Opus One for the gala dinner, plus BOND and Rudd Estate for exclusive tasting seminars. Karen was the keynote speaker and host throughout. Karen MacNeil & Company worked closely with the Irell & Manella event management team to choreograph the weekend. We also secured old vintages of a Napa Valley blue-chip estate wine—and had each bottle signed by the winemaker–as an amenity for each of the partners.
“Karen MacNeil brings a unique combination of intelligence, knowledge, insight and charm to her role as teacher of wines. She was tirelessly committed to the success of our annual partners retreat. Our experience was more than sensory. It was emotional and poetic.”
—Mark Hanson, Executive Director, Irell & Manella
Irell & Manella, one of the top law firms in the United States, held their 2015 partners’ retreat in the Napa Valley. Karen secured Opus One for the gala dinner, plus BOND and Rudd Estate for exclusive tasting seminars. Karen was the keynote speaker and host throughout. Karen MacNeil & Company worked closely with the Irell & Manella event management team to choreograph the weekend. We also secured old vintages of a Napa Valley blue-chip estate wine—and had each bottle signed by the winemaker–as an amenity for each of the partners.
“Karen MacNeil brings a unique combination of intelligence, knowledge, insight and charm to her role as teacher of wines. She was tirelessly committed to the success of our annual partners retreat. Our experience was more than sensory. It was emotional and poetic.”
—Mark Hanson, Executive Director, Irell & Manella
Lexus has been a long term client for whom we’ve created and executed numerous events and wine programs. As part of the company’s incentive program, top dealers come to the Napa Valley to spend several days with Karen, tasting extraordinary wines, visiting exclusive wineries, dining in the best wine country restaurants, and learning about wine […]
Lexus has been a long term client for whom we’ve created and executed numerous events and wine programs. As part of the company’s incentive program, top dealers come to the Napa Valley to spend several days with Karen, tasting extraordinary wines, visiting exclusive wineries, dining in the best wine country restaurants, and learning about wine in tasting seminars Karen creates for the group.
“At Lexus, our philosophy is to make the most of every moment in a way that makes a difference. Karen MacNeil’s experience combined with her extraordinary ability to engage our dealers made for an incentive trip of a lifetime. “
–Steve Waddell, Lexus Central
Lexus has been a long term client for whom we’ve created and executed numerous events and wine programs. As part of the company’s incentive program, top dealers come to the Napa Valley to spend several days with Karen, tasting extraordinary wines, visiting exclusive wineries, dining in the best wine country restaurants, and learning about wine in tasting seminars Karen creates for the group.
“At Lexus, our philosophy is to make the most of every moment in a way that makes a difference. Karen MacNeil’s experience combined with her extraordinary ability to engage our dealers made for an incentive trip of a lifetime. “
–Steve Waddell, Lexus Central
