Consultancy

We perform Consultancy services to airlines, luxury hotel groups, major retailers, cruise lines, wineries and government.

Our success in consulting comes from our ability to deliver results for our clients. We have won Best Wine List in the Sky for Qatar Airways, Wine Spectator awards for our hotel clients, and Gold Medals for our winery clients. Our services become a marketing asset for clients. Our goal in consultancy wine buying is to improve the quality of the range whilst lowering costs.

In addition, we are also invited to speak at events and conferences, as well as aboard luxury cruise lines.  

Hotels and Resorts

Fine Vintage is the wine advisor to one of the world's leading luxury hotel groups, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in B.C. We have also won several awards from Wine Spectator for his lists for the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa.

Government

Fine Vintage has performed contacts for the BC government's Liquor Distribution Branch and the Yukon Liquor Commission.

Airlines

James Cluer is the consultant wine buyer for Qatar Airways (QR), ranked as one of the three "5 star airlines" in the world. QR has been honored by Global Traveler magazine as having the "Best Wine List in the Sky" (2010) and by the ultra-prestigious "Cellars in the Sky" with awards for Best First Class red, Best Sweet/Fortified wine, and has also won Runner-Up for having the very best wine selection of any airline in the sky. Today, Qatar Airways offers a stunning selection of wines in all classes.

Winery

We have worked  on several successful new winery development projects around the world, primarily in strategic planning.

Retail

We consult to a variety of major retailers, primarily on wine selection and marketing.

Speaking Engagements

We are often invited to be the Guest Lecturer aboard luxury cruise lines and at conferences around the world.