Testimonials from My Clients
Straight from the Source
Lauren Fiala is a top notch expert in the world of fine wines.
I am launching a new wine related business in Geneva, OH and Lauren provided a personalized educational experience that was exceptional. She custom tailored the training and knowledge to provide a deeper understanding of wine and viticulture specific to the Grand River Valley.
Her depth of knowledge and history of the region was a valuable insight and greatly appreciated. I highly recommend for businesses or individuals seeking to further their wine education. Exploring the nuances of the wines through personalized tastings elevated the experience and provided a unique insight into the winemaking process. The immersive approach made it a memorable event that I would highly recommend.
Kate Stinson
NextFlight Custom Winery Tours
Lauren Fiala is a wine industry gem. She is young, talented, well-schooled, communicative, and committed to all the grape and wine communities with whom she has worked. There is no one else who has so many prestigious certifications and who has offered more expertise to the wineries in Ohio, and especially to those in the Grand River Valley. She is an academic who has helped educate a future generation of winemakers. She has traveled around the world and brought back perspectives and knowledge to share with everyone. She has helped educate wine consumers, from the novice to the connoisseur, in classrooms and in her well regarded “Behind the Scenes” tours. She has produced quality educational videos, presented wine appreciation seminars, planned wine and food pairing dinners, worked in the vineyards around the East, made wine in commercial cellars, and was awarded the very difficult WSET diploma. Just as we tout the importance of grape to glass in the wine business, Lauren brings experience in nearly every aspect of our industry, from working in the vines and cellars, to understanding the importance of sanitation, to teaching about the importance of stemware and creating marketing numerous marketing programs to engage wine lovers of all stripes. Our industry is in her debt … and we look forward to supporting her in the exciting new ventures in her future.
Donniella Winchell
Executive Director, Ohio Wines
When we opened our brewery, Lauren's knowledge of industry equipment and sanitation was immeasurably helpful. She was able to help us troubleshoot some equipment issues and designed our wine flight menu. Lauren also helped curate an amazing sparkling wine event (from wine selection to budget to glassware and more!) and continues to help us with monthly wine and cocktail classes in our taproom. Our business wouldn’t be where it is without her help.