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What are people saying about Groovy Grapes? |
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Letters of Thanks (click the links below!):
- Bert Callum
- Lynda Fish, Museum of Civilization
- Marie-Josee Leger, Bank of Canada
- Alan Blostein, CIBC
- Robert and Kathy Czerny
- Urban Element Wine Event Participants |
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“Sean,
Cathy and I would like to thank Ilike, you and Stacey and the rest of the Groovy Grapes team for making the 1590487 Ontario Ltd Wine Tasting Event such a huge success!
All of the feedback I have received from my guests has been extremely positive and most if not all took the time give me their feedback before they left the event. Ilike was equal parts professional, knowledgeable, engaging and fun. Everyone loved the aroma game and her presentation of the wine and the food pairings.
Thanks to Groovy Grapes we were able to host an event that will be the envy of our peers for some time to come. We would not hesitate to recommend Groovy Grapes to anyone wishing to host a top notch wine education event.
Once again, thank you, and I hope we have the occasion to use and/or enjoy the services of Groovy Grapes again in the future.
-- Carl Roth, President & Principal Consultant, 1590487 Ontario Ltd.
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“I wanted to let you know that we had an AMAZING evening saturday. The Groovy Grapes Sommelier was very professional, knowledgeable and SO nice! The Chef cooked us an AMAZING dinner. The food was superb and there was a lot of attention to details in the presentation. We also had fun chatting with him. Your server was professional and charming and everyone enjoyed her smile and kindness.
The whole evening exceeded my expectations and Simon was blown away. It was like being at the Baccarat!!
The choice of wine was perfect and all our guest enjoyed themselves.
It will be hard not to do it again! Thank you so much for putting this perfect evening together for us.”
-- Lisane Paquette, Birthday Dining Experience Client, Gatineau QC
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| "When we inaugurated our new office, we were looking for something original, not the traditional reception where people mingle, stick around for twenty minutes and leave. Groovy Grapes provided that refreshing change. The wine and food tasting was fantastic! The "Talking Wine Bar" was a definite draw, and the Sommelier service was very educational for people of all tastes. The majority of our guests remained for the duration of the event, which is a true testament to the success of this evening."
-- Moe Renaud, Director Sales, Desjardins Financial Security
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| “Thank you so much for your work on GCTC's Love Letters Event held this past December. The event was an enormous success for GCTC - you played no small part in that. Everyone loved the wine as well as your friendly and unpretentious style. We could not have done it without you. I can't wait to work with Groovy Grapes again!”
-- Julie Breuer, Fundraising Officer & Campaign Coordinator, Great Canadian Theatre Company
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| "Sean thanks for your help in arranging the wine tatsing event for my leadership team. They not only had a great time and lots of fun (loved the aroma game!), but everyone learned something and found a new favorite wine (or two!) Stacey's passion for, and knowledge of, wine is evident. She did an excellent job of making wine tasting fun, and very approachable for those with limited wine experience. Our team is looking forward to the next tasting!"
-- Christine Mihailedes
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| "Stacey & Sean,
Chris & I wanted to thank you very much for making Tami’s birthday a wonderful one. Stacey your knowledge of wine and your lively personality definitely gives Groovy Grapes wine tasting an upbeat quality, allowing for an entertaining evening (whether you are at a large-scale event or in the privacy of your own home). I am looking forward to booking both personal and corporate events with you in the future."
-- Gillian Goddard, Private Wine Tasting Party Participant
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| "Hi Stacey,
You are the best! You made my Women Business Owners IDEX Forum “Women & Wine” event very fun and informative.
Everyone really enjoyed having you with us. Great job!
Slainte,"
-- Sheldon Rice CIM, FCSI Canaccord Capital
P.S. I love the combination of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Strawberry Tomatoes. |
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| "Hi Stacey,
Art & Vine was a very successful and positively received event that raised funds for the 2006 Pokrova Arts Camp.
The reception was enthusiastic with many guests inquiring whether this format will be repeated on an annual basis.
It was a pleasure working with you on this event and if a wine tasting format is used for a fundraiser by the camp again, we will certainly be in touch with you about using your quality services."
Thank you,
-- Halyna Beznaczuk, Chairperson 2006 Fundraiser Organizing Committee |
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| "Hi Stacey,
I just wanted to let you and Sean know how much I enjoyed your presentation to our alumni group. I found your presentation interesting, entertaining and full of useful information. You're presentation style made it very easy to follow and absorb all the relevant information.
You and Sean are both very approachable and able to provide complete and concise answers to the questions you receive.
I also enjoyed your web site. I found it very easy to get around and that it accurately represents the 'groovy grapes experience' that I witnessed at our event."
-- Susan McDonald, Private Event Attendee
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"When we inaugurated our new office, we were looking for something original, not the traditional reception where people mingle, stick around for twenty minutes and leave. Groovy Grapes provided that refreshing change. The wine and food tasting was fantastic! The "Talking Wine Bar" was a definite draw, and the Sommelier service was very educational for people of all tastes. The majority of our guests remained for the duration of the event, which is a true testament to the success of this evening."
-- Moe Renaud, Director Sales, Desjardins Financial Security
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"On behalf of the Pride Committee Ottawa-Gatineau, I just wanted to send a short note of thanks for the wine tasting event that was held at Santé Restaurant on September 27, 2005. The event was a fundraiser for Pride, and was an outstanding success. The sommelier from Groovy Grapes was knowledgeable and able to provide information to people whose own knowledge of wine was varied. He added a special something to the night that made it an overwhelming success. We’ve had many requests for a repeat performance, and would not hesitate to use your expertise again. Thank you for making this event such a wonderful experience for everyone!"
-- Shaleena Theophilus, Director, Pride Committee of Ottawa-Gatineau
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"Sean and Stacey are the best! Their ideas are very fun and creative, and they are extremely helpful. Groovy Grapes helped make our 1st annual wine & food fundraiser a great success."
-- Cheri, Lynn & Leanna, The Fall Fundraising Committee, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada (National Capital Region Chapter)
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"My husband surprised me with a "wine tasting" theme party from Groovy Grapes. I had the pleasure of having Stacey Metulynsky as my hostess. I was quite impressed. Stacey was very knowledgeable about wines, professional and extremely entertaining. All whom attended the party had a great time. This is definitely the way to throw ANY PARTY. We will continue to take advantage of the different theme parties Stacey and Groovy Grapes have to offer in the very near future. You haven't been at the party of the year unless you've attended a Groovy Grapes one!"
-- Robin Nippard, Orleans, ON, Wine Tasting Birthday Party recipient
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"Just a quick note of thanks to Groovy Grapes, and to Ilike for for such a fun and knowledgeable presentation for our bridal shower. The bride and friends and family all commented on how unique, special and fun the shower was, in large part due to Ilike's presenation. Thank you."
-- Andrea Drajewicz, Wine Tasting Bridal Shower organizer and participant
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| "An entertainment solution from Groovy Grapes is such an easy, no hassle way to add flare and a touch of class to any corporate event. They really made planning for our Open House a breeze. Sean's creativity and willingness to help ensure our evening was a success meant that we could focus on our guests while he dealt with the headache of organizing, preparing and managing the menu. With just a few guidelines they were able to recommend a wine tasting evening that met our budget, spoke to our quality and they were even able to leverage our presentation topics to tie the whole evening together. An excellent job - professional, light hearted and just down right fun! I would definitely recommend adding Groovy Grapes to any corporate event!"
-- Sarah Townson, Co-Founder, VP, Circumference
www.circumference.ca
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| "Every year Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery takes part in a number of events and the Canadian Wine and Cheese tasting that I did with Groovy Grapes stands out in my mind. I'm always looking for targeted opportunities to interact with everyday consumers and I liked the hip, casual but high-quality concept that they've developed.
I showed up in Ottawa to lead a seminar I've delivered many times. We had a cool crowd in an out of the ordinary venue. I got to focus on my talk and they took care of the rest. They're turning the stuffy wine tasting on its' head -- and they're easy to deal with!"
-- Daniel Speck VP Sales and Marketing, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
www.henryofpelham.com
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"Stacey Metulnsky is a pleasure to work with, her exuberance for wine is exciting to see and totally contagious. Her husband Sean is also great to work with, his down-to-earth style is just what the 'wine tasting business' needs to take the Snobbery out of the enjoyment of wine. Wine on!"
- Richard Urquhart, Owner, Black Cat Café
www.blackcatcafe.ca
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“As the owner of La Bottega Fine Food Shop in Ottawa's Byward Market I have had the opportunity to work with Groovy Grapes for the last year. I would like to compliment Stacey and the staff of Groovy Grapes for the professional and knowledgeable wine classes they have given at our food store. The events were always well marketed, organized, informative and profitable. The customers really enjoyed the classes, and were always eager to sign up for the next class. I would recommend Groovy Grapes for any wine event and will continue to use their services in the future.”
-- Pat Nicastro, Owner, La Bottega Nicastro Inc.
www.labottega.ca
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“Thank you so much for your work on GCTC's Love Letters Event held this past December. The event was an enormous success for GCTC - you played no small part in that. Everyone loved the wine as well as your friendly and unpretentious style. We could not have done it without you. I can't wait to work with Groovy Grapes again!”
-- Julie Breuer, Fundraising Officer & Campaign Coordinator, Great Canadian Theatre Company
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"As Social Director of the Ottawa Junior Chamber of Commerce I was tasked with running an event that would appeal to young business professionals that was both fun and informative. I engaged the services of Groovy Grapes and they custom tailored an event to suit our group and it's goals for the evening. Stacey and Sean provided a very well run program that included expert commentary on wine and cheese matching. All of ours members came away more knowledgeable in this area and thoroughly enjoyed the light and social environment Groovy Grapes created. I would not hesitate in recommending them to other organizations in the future.”
-- Shawn Mountain, Social Director, JCI Ottawa
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“I have really enjoyed working with groovy grapes. They have provided our clients at Trio with exception value and a wonderful experience. Both Stacey and Sean are very well versed with regards to wine and its appreciation and have an extreme natural ability to impart that knowledge in a fun and upbeat manner. They have provided much behind the scenes input before and after events at our bistro, including advertising, pamphlets, and wine information sheets. The events have always been well organized and thoughtfully crafted by Groovy Grapes with the particular clients needs in mind. Their great interpersonal skills have made the wine and food functions enjoyable and seemingly effortless. They have also volunteered their time at Westfest to help promote both Trio and great organic wines, drawing crowds of interested patrons who eagerly sought their knowledge. I hope to continue doing many more events with Groovy Grapes in the future.”
-- Tracy Turnbull, Owner, Trio Lounge
www.triobistro.ca
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"Groovy Grapes is not only a professional and knowledgeable company, but an innovative and creative connection to the world of wine! Working with Sean and Stacey means
working with wonderful people who are truly passionate about what they do! Not only was their 'talking wine bar' both a popular and unique addition to the evening, but their dedicated energy to the success and excitement of the event was above and beyond expectations."
-- Dominique Jacobson, Founder/Organizer, Cocktails for Cancer 2004
www.cocktailsforcancer.com |
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“Groovy Grapes certainly knows how to organize a superior event. When faced with the arduous task of bringing a diverse crowd together to learn about and enjoy wine, they rise to the challenge and pull it off. I went to their California wine tour at Helsinki and was amazed at the number of people at the event. Groovy Grapes makes you feel welcome. It was easy to mingle as they had stations set up and spread out to sample the wine and hors d'ouvres. When I want to meet new contacts or just have a great time, I'll be at their events!”
- Cheryl Mazak, Artist
www.artonthewall.com
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Fellow Wine Lovers:
I've had the pleasure of attending a number of Groovy Grapes events in Ottawa, and also the privilege of having Groovy Grapes host a wine-tasting evening for friends and acquaintances at my own home. Each event has been more enjoyable than the previous, and I have no hesitation in recommending Groovy Grapes to any of my friends.
Groovy Grapes provides something for everyone, from wine advice for beginners and experts alike, to delicious foods complimenting the wines, and a relaxing and fun-filled atmosphere for all. But it's also the little things that Groovy Grapes does that I remember, including the creative contests and the passport cards used during their evenings. Groovy Grapes now truly has me hooked!
Paul D'Angelo
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Australian Wine Society of Ottawa
I have had the pleasure of working with Stacey Metulynsky and Sean Moher, owners of Groovy Grapes for the past year, both for our business, Blasted Bottles and through the Australian Wine Society of Ottawa. As well, I have referred Groovy Grapes to several clients who can’t stop talking about their events.
Groovy Grapes’ wine tasting events are fun, entertaining and educational. Stacey’s passion for wine and her penchant for sharing her knowledge leave us all wanting more.
Wendy Mayhew
Owner, Blasted Bottles, www.blastedbottles.com |
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Gift of the God’s Wine Tasting Series at the Canadian Museum of Civilization December 2004-February 2005:
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Fun, informative, & definitely not intimidating |
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Excellent presentation and idea for M of C, a delightful introduction to the world of wines |
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Excellent and knowledgeable presentation, comfortable and friendly ambiance, interactive, Museum staff professional and helpful, very enjoyable |
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Great idea, enjoyable evening, not too stuffy or intimidating, perfect length, did not feel rushed, informative |
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Thoroughly enjoyed the session, wines well chosen, good variety, Friendly and approachable hosts, well worth the price, thank you |
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Great! I don’t know much about wines and I learned a lot. It was very relaxing. |
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Great tasting! Good idea about having the smell exercise with spices and food items |
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Very enjoyable/relaxing, both Stacey and Sean made the evening informative and informal, A very enjoyable way to learn about wine, I would highly recommend this type of event |
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This was a very interesting activity. I enjoyed it very much. Myself being someone who does not know wine felt at my place and learned a lot. Thank you. |
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A nice into to the art of wine tasting, the scent game was fun & a great way to introduce us to the power of scent/nose, we will certainly be putting some of the info provided to use when we plan our next meal & get-together, now for the Museum, have you ever done an exhibit on cheese? (cheese in time & space) |
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A very nice event – enjoyable and informative, I liked the informal atmosphere, thanks |
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Home Wine and Food Party December 2004
Dear Groovy Grapes,
You did a wonderful job of taking an ordinary event and making it an extra ordinary event. We have had a number of calls since and everyone said they felt special at the wine tasting. It also exceeded my expectations. You are very good at working with a group - reading the mood, timing of the tastings, the sniff activity to get people relaxed and interested, providing different wines and making it all happen seamlessly.
Thank you for all your fine work.
Best wishes for the holiday season. Suzanne and I look forward to attending your wine events in 2005.
Roger Linton
Home Wine and Food Party Recipient
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Ottawa Summer Wine Tour at Helsinki Lounge & Disco 2004
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"This is the first time I've been to a wine tasting where I've felt relaxed and comfortable being myself. The atmosphere at Helsinki was perfect for this kind of event. It was very easy to meet new people, and learn about some great wines in the process. If you aren't coming to these events, you're really missing out. See you all at South America!" - Louis Desmarteau |
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"Finally a wine event where I actually learned something! The Ottawa Summer Wine Tour put on by Groovy Grapes is the ideal format to discover new wines. And with the “Wine Passport” they provide detailing each featured wine, I’m sure to remember all the great wines I’ve tried… even after a few too many samples!"
- Christine Gauthier |
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"I had an awesome time at the first wine tour! I learned a lot about wine and it was a great opportunity to network and meet new people."
- Dan Cummins |
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"The Aussie Wine Tour hosted put on by Groovy Grapes proved to be a great forum for not only learning about different wines and tasting, but as well a great social venue for mingling with other young professionals. I certainly look forward to attending upcoming events and will tell my friends about it."
- Brent McNamee
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