What our clients are saying
We love receiving feedback from our clients and we hope their words provide you with insight into what you can expect from an experience with The Wine Ship!
"Hands down the best time we’ve ever had tasting wine. You feel like you’re somewhere between a vineyard and a hip wine bar in your own home! Montana showed up on time with everything needed to put on the most incredible tasting. She knows so much about wine and is extremely professional without being stuck up. She even opened our final bottle of champagne with a sword! Our guests were losing their minds! Highly recommend!!”
- Kathy S
Aspen, 2023
PRIVATE TASTING EXPERIENCE REVIEWS
"Many thanks to you Montana and my sis-in-law for arranging a tasting for us. It was a wonderful experience. I totally appreciate Montana sharing her knowledge with our group! A very enjoyable time spent! Thanks again!"
- Pam P
Denver, 2023
"Montana was great to work with from start to finish. She was prompt with her responses and also provided great suggestions. She was also extremely flexible when our date and location changed. She arrived early, was extremely knowledgeable, and brought incredibly positive energy to our party. Will absolutely use her for our next event."
- Chad H
Denver, 2022
"A few months back I attended a Women's Empowerment event that gives back to Girls Inc. Fortunately for me, I won the grand prize raffle drawing. It contained a lovely bottle of wine and a private wine tasting donated by The Wine Ship. During the scheduling process, Montana was pleasant, professional, and SO accommodating. This was my first wine tasting experience and it was more than I expected. The six different wines were delicious, and my girlfriends enjoyed themselves! It turned out to be a perfect intimate gathering, but Montana definitely was the cherry on top. She is extremely knowledgeable and such a genuine, fun, kind person.
Perfect for birthdays, Mother's Day, bridal showers, etc."
- Savanna C
Denver, 2022
"Montana is beyond excellent - she helped me execute the perfect surprise birthday dinner for my husband; recommended wines based on our flavor profiles set up a gorgeous charcuterie board for us and suggested foods to pair with each wine. She was so helpful and knowledgeable - we all loved her! Highly recommend working with her in whatever capacity you can."
- Karli S, Ivory & Vine Events Owner
Denver, 2022
“The Wine Ship provided an excellent experience for my husband’s birthday. Montana was knowledgeable, engaging, and professional. I highly recommend The Wine Ship!"
- Gina S
Boulder, 2022
"Montana helped us host a fun wine tasting event with my kids to celebrate my husband's birthday. She was responsive, made great wine recommendations based on what we were looking for, and provided some great background info about each wine and region. She even provided suggestions for tapas-style food pairings with the wine. She has a great personality and fit right in with our group. So awesome!"
- Susie P
Denver, 2021
"We hired Montana to host a wine tasting for a surprise birthday party and it far exceeded our expectations! She is an absolute joy to work with and we would recommend her to anyone looking to add that extra element to any party or event, no matter the size. Beyond being extremely professional and punctual, she is very knowledgeable. You can tell she has a true passion for her work. She even came prepared with a beautiful and colorful info sheet that gave a brief description of all the wines we sampled that night. She truly made this party so special and memorable and we will continue to use her for future events and recommend her to all our friends!"
- Zoey K
Denver, 2021
“We used The Wine Ship for a company holiday event. The event was a huge success; it was super engaging for all. Thank you, Montana, for working with us to create the perfect event for our team - including non-alcoholic options for those who don't drink! Would highly recommend her for groups of all kinds and sizes."
- Abbey T, Arrive Health
Denver, 2023
TEAM BUILDING EVENT REVIEWS
“Incredible experience! Great wine and Montana is a very knowledgeable sommelier and she was willing to answer all our questions. I really enjoyed our virtual event!!"
- Katherine S
Pittsburgh, 2023
“Montana hosted a virtual wine and tea tasting for our company. We had about 50 employees and their guests join. She invited the winemakers to the call and it went off beautifully. Montana gave clear expectations leading up to the event and coordinated and shipped wine, tea, and pairings. She priced everything reasonably and the quality is outstanding. It was a wonderful end-of-year event!"
- Amy G, Arrive Health
Denver, 2023
“I arranged a virtual wine tasting as a holiday celebration for my team, hosted by Montana at The Wine Ship. We had a blast! Several team members reached out to me to say what a great event this was. Montana is a super engaging facilitator. She kept the event going by sharing information about the wine and tasting methods while engaging the team in conversation. They even shipped the wines to each team member well before the event. As a busy manager of a virtual team who really cares about creating engagement and comradery with my team members, I was really impressed with how easy they made this process for me. I definitely recommend Montana and events (and wines) from The Wine Ship!"
- Donna D
USA, 2023
“Awesome experience!! Montana is knowledgeable and a great story teller!"
- Kevin D
USA, 2022
“We had a wine tasting for a group of remote colleagues. It was done seamlessly via Zoom. Montana sent wine and snacks directly to each person. Once we all gathered online she took us through each bottle and taught us a ton about wines in general. Amazing experience. Montana truly knows her wine and how to make the event fun and engaging. I'd highly recommend thewineship.com for wine drinkers of all levels. Big thanks!"
- Dave K
USA, 2022
"Working with Montana was a breeze! Her professionalism and experience with my last-minute event request made planning a virtual tequila tasting easy. She was so accommodating and flexible with my ever-changing requests. The group participating in the event enjoyed the presentation and found the virtual host to be extremely informative. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!"
- Tracey A, Boston Consulting Group
New York, 2021
"Mountain Area Land Trust worked with Montana for our 2021 virtual fundraiser, "Sip and Savor the Land." Montana understood our mission and made wine recommendations based on our conservation values for the perfect selection for our tasting. As we worked through the planning process, Montana's customer service was outstanding - she was responsive and gave us helpful advice and guidance. She created beautiful packaging and included wine descriptions and food pairings for our guests. Montana presented each wine to our virtual audience in an entertaining, engaging, and educational way. She is confident and energetic and made the entire experience delightful. Thanks to Montana our fundraiser was a great success!"
- Linda B, Mountain Area Land Trust
Evergreen, 2021
"Montana is an absolute top-notch professional in her field! There is no project she can't handle, and she executes everything with grace, professionalism, superior customer service, and a smile on her face. Her knowledge of wines is phenomenal and her enthusiasm is contagious. I highly recommend her services without hesitation!"
- Lynn C, Mountain Area Land Trust
Evergreen, 2021
"We hired Montana to select wines and create a signature cocktail menu for our wedding. My husband’s family is European and I didn’t want to offer the crummy banquet wines you always see at weddings. We also didn’t have a gigantic budget so I was super stressed about it. A friend recommended Montana and she put together the most unbelievable menu for us! She knew how to work with our venue and we ended up saving money and having way better wines. She dreamed up two genius cocktails that were personalized to my husband and me and also offered options to our guests. Plus, they were easy for the staff to put together and the garnishes were gorgeous!”
- Adrienne L
Denver, 2022
WEDDING REVIEWS
"I was the Maid of Honor for my sister’s wedding and I wanted to do something different for the bachelorette party. Montana came to our Airbnb and did a sparkling wine tasting for us before we went out to dinner. It was so much fun and she did a great job of making it interactive so all the bride’s maids got to know each other better since a lot of us were meeting for the first time. At the end, she even had my sister open a bottle with a “saber” and we got the best pics and videos!”
- Emma S
Breckenridge, 2022
"Montana was amazing and so helpful with our Wedding Shower. She did such a great job at catering to my family, my fiance's family, and our friend’s wine needs. My father and many of his friends are wine snobs and sometimes hard to please, but after telling her the particular things my dad and his friends like in wines, she easily found the absolutely perfect wine for them to enjoy at the party. We all absolutely loved the wine she choose for us and she was so easy to work with. We purchased a variety of different wines from pinot noir, chardonnay, rose, merlot, sauv blanc, and a red blend. I told her the number of people we were having, and other drinks being served, and explained the venue. She knew exactly what we needed and the amount we needed to help satisfy everyone’s particular wine needs. She was so great to work with and so easy to communicate with. I will definitely be purchasing from her again. Now time to plan the wedding! Thank you again Montana!"
- Laura M
Denver, 2021
"Montana is a true gem and wine connoisseur! As Maid of Honor for a friend's wedding, it was my duty to put together her bachelorette party. Although the ENTIRE day was wonderful (with spa services and other fun stuff), the very best part of the day was spent with Montana! She set up a BEAUTIFUL outdoor wine tasting for us and even helped me coordinate some vegan treats for the party (due to a vegan bride). There were beautiful flowers placed everywhere and she even made personalized wine tasting placemats. It was the FIRST time our new bride had seen her new, married name in print and she actually teared up looking at it and couldn't stop smiling the whole time. Montana made the wine-tasting fun and playful - having us make guesses for different wines and educating us while not making it overly stuffy or formal. We had SO MUCH fun with the wine tasting and just with Montana in general so we stayed for hours. It was a truly memory-making experience and the bride was thrilled. I HIGHLY recommend a wine event with Montana. I would and will absolutely do it again!"
- Emma H
Denver, 2020
“Montana was very helpful putting together a case of various assortment of tasty wines within a short amount of time. She was very professional and the process was a smooth one. I will not hesitate to engage with Montana in the future!"
- Alex B
San Diego, 2023
PERSONAL SHOPPING REVIEWS
“Montana and the crew at Wine Ship recently arranged for a mixed case of wine for my wife and me and it’s been phenomenal diving into the tasting experience! With just a few questions on the front end about our likes and dislikes and budget, a beautifully curated case of wine and bubbles showed up at our door about a week later. We haven’t drunk *all* of the wine yet!!…but the first four choices were absolutely lovely and spot-on with what we were looking for. We’ve found some great everyday drinkers and one that will age gracefully for years. We already put in a larger re-order on a few of our faves. If you’re overwhelmed by shopping in large liquor stores for that “perfect” bottle of wine, stop and contact Montana and Wine Ship right now! They are Denver experts and deliver an amazing wine experience."
- David C
Denver, 2022
"The first time I asked Montana to help me pick out some wine I needed a gift for my mother-in-law for her birthday. She loves wine and I know nothing about it so I asked Montana to help me choose something. She is a literal genius! She asked me what kind of wines she likes and I said I didn’t know so she asked me what some of her favorite foods are and what her heritage is. She’s German and she loves Asian food so Montana chose some special wines from Germany that pair with her favorite dishes. She was so impressed with how thoughtful the gift was because it was so personal to her! I got curious about wine because of it and ever since I have had Montana select a case of different wines for me and my husband to try every six months or so. She ships it to our house and it’s our favorite thing ever! We love all the wines she sends and it’s so convenient. I highly recommend letting Montana pick wines out for you!"
- Shelly M
Houston, 2022
"Montana put together the most amazing wine package delivery for me. My mom is a wine enthusiast and this was her favorite Mother’s Day present she ever got. Montana picked out a great selection that not only opened her eyes to new flavors but gave her new brands in her favorite styles. So glad I put my faith in Montana to deliver such a special gift."
- Dane D
Denver, 2021
"Montana was amazing and so helpful with our Wedding Shower. She did such a great job at catering to my family, my fiance's family, and our friend’s wine needs. My father and many of his friends are wine snobs and sometimes hard to please, but after telling her the particular things my dad and his friends like in wines, she easily found the absolutely perfect wine for them to enjoy at the party. We all absolutely loved the wine she choose for us and she was so easy to work with. We purchased a variety of different wines from pinot noir, chardonnay, rose, merlot, sauv blanc, and a red blend. I told her the number of people we were having, and other drinks being served, and explained the venue. She knew exactly what we needed and the amount we needed to help satisfy everyone’s particular wine needs. She was so great to work with and so easy to communicate with. I will definitely be purchasing from her again. Now time to plan the wedding! Thank you again Montana!"
- Laura M
Denver, 2021
"Montana is the perfect blend of knowledge and passion. We asked her to provide feedback on a selection of our wines, and we could not have been more impressed. She communicated her process to us and asked us a few targeted questions before posting. Her review of one of our most unique orange wines definitely showcased her experience and her true love for what she does. She not only provides background and history on the wines but also offers delicious pairing tips in a way that is fun and informative. Whether you are new to the wine world or would like some help beefing up your already impressive cantina, Montana will be a fantastic help! We can't wait to work with her again soon!"
- Cathy P, Gioia Wines
USA, 2022
WINE INDUSTRY SERVICES & COLLABORATIONS
"Montana came and conducted an entertaining and educational training session for the staff of our winery. Despite having a wide range of wine expertise amongst her students, she was able to adapt and flex to provide something for everyone. She selected the perfect wines for the class to exhibit the different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel in increasing the knowledge and sales ability of our staff. We will absolutely bring her back for another lesson!"
- James B, Blanchard Family Wines
Denver, 2021
"I’ve worked with Montana on a few wine-related social media projects including a promotional video. She has a strong passion for the hospitality industry and a sharp eye for creativity and aesthetics. Montana knows how to connect and engage with diverse audiences and can drive consumer behavior. I would recommend her services and look forward to working with her again."
- Leo B, Amendment XXI Wine Shop
Denver, 2021
"It was excellent working with Montana! She was on top of everything and always available to clarify, we're really happy with our interaction and the great material she came up with. We were also so happy to receive feedback and find out how Montana liked the wine after it developed a bit! Would love to work together again in the future."
- Evelyn H, Friuli Italian Wines
Italy, 2021
"Montana did a great job explaining our product's function & benefits. She wrote about her personal experience using each product, which is very valuable to us and our future customers. Montana asked us questions so she could align her writing with our brand's mission & vision, as well as being able to answer questions from her followers. She is a delight to work with - very thorough & kind!"
- Bekah H, Cheers Health
Houston, 2021
"In the two years I've been lucky enough to work with Montana, she has been exceptionally reliable and efficient as it relates to both her work product and problem-solving skills. Montana handles work emergencies with a level head - quickly remedying the situation. She is motivated, "on it", an exceptional communicator, and a team player who always brings her A game with a great attitude. Montana will be an asset to anyone she works with!"
- Julia C
San Diego, 2019
"Montana has always been a pleasure to work with by displaying professionalism and strong sales admin all while offering a creative and innovative approach to whatever task she has at hand."
- Scott F
Napa Valley, 2019