A little or a lot of party — that part’s up to you.The Plutts, Steven and Heather, stuck to the basics. They’re wine people; Heather used to work for Gallo, Steven proudly displays his $500 aroma kit, Le Nez du Vin, on the kitchen table. But organizing a wine party — buying the wines, creating tasting cards, cooking to pair — much less leading a tasting, was too much work.
“I’m busy. I have three kids. Plus, Scott is on the cutting edge,” says Heather Mindel-Plutt.
It’s true. Bigelow is one of 1,000 consultants who works for the San Ramon-based WineShop at Home. The company specializes in affordable, limited-production California wines. Your job: Invite friends, and provide the food and glasses. The consultant’s job: Bring the knowledge and one of three wine samplers.
ContraCostaTimes.com | 10/04/2006 | HOUSE WINE