Speaking & Media Work
With more than fifteen years in the wine and hospitality industry, Mary Montalvo brings a unique blend of technical expertise and storytelling to the stage. Whether addressing corporate teams, industry professionals, or consumer audiences, her talks bridge the gap between business strategy and the soul of hospitality. Mary is available for keynote speaking, panel discussions, moderated tastings, and on-camera media engagements, offering fresh perspectives on leadership, brand heritage, and the evolving landscape of wine culture.
Areas of Expertise
Wine Without the Intimidation
The Future of Wine Hospitality
From Bottle to Brand
What Consumers Actually Want from Wine
How to make wine education more approachable, engaging, and relevant for today's consumer—without sacrificing the depth, history, and culture that make wine worth exploring.
Why hospitality is becoming one of the most important differentiators in wine, and how wineries, restaurants, retailers, and wine brands can create experiences that people remember.
What makes a wine brand memorable beyond the label. A practical look at storytelling, positioning, hospitality, and the experiences that turn a bottle into something people want to discover.
Wine consumers are changing. Mary explores how curiosity, accessibility, experience, education, and connection are reshaping the way people discover, purchase, and enjoy wine.
Building a Wine Program People Want to Talk About
The Business of Wine Clubs
Wine Education Without the Gatekeeping
What Hospitality Taught Me About Wine
What makes a wine list, wine bar, tasting room, or retail program stand out—and how thoughtful curation, education, storytelling, and hospitality can turn a wine program into a destination.
Beyond the monthly bottle shipment: how thoughtful curation, personalization, communication, community, and experiences can create wine clubs that members actually want to belong to.
How educators, sommeliers, wineries, and hospitality professionals can make wine knowledge feel inviting rather than intimidating—and create more confident, curious wine drinkers.
Bespoke wine selections tailored for high-profile events and private collections.
As Seen In & Featured Appearances
.png)
Edible Orlando
The SOMM Journal
Wine With Mary
Leading Women in Wine
Getting Down to Business: Why wine education is vital
Podcast Appearance: Bridging Expertise and Accessibility in Today's Wine Market.
Booking & Media Inquiries
Interested in having Mary speak at your next event, host a tasting, or contribute to a feature? Please reach out with your project details and we will connect shortly.
Email: info@vinumhousegroup.com
Office: +1 (386) 244-9239
KEYNOTES • PANEL DISCUSSIONS • GUIDED TASTINGS • INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP • MEDIA FEATURES