Welcome!

Wine and Talk About It was founded by Charleston, South Carolina-based Sommelier, Eleni Rigas to educate and inspire consumers of fine wines.

Through Eleni’s accessible, informative and above all fun wine experiences, she brings clients into the experience of understanding what’s in their glass — so they will be the ones talking about it!

Private

Wine and Talk About It offers educational, private wine classes for small and large groups — all from the comfort of your home, preferred space or online! Select a wine style and region of focus, and enjoy a customized wine class designed by Eleni!

“Hospitality is at the helm with Eleni. Her warm and friendly energy is contagious. She is passionate about wine, food and people. Which translates into her overall energy and natural ability to teach.”

KATIE VELASQUEZ, Hospitality Professor at Culinary Institute of America

Corporate

Partner with Wine and Talk About It to provide unique, customized wine education experiences for clients and employees! Select regions and wine styles of focus, preferred venue or via online video, and let Eleni bring your team together for an unforgettable evening of immersive wine education.

About

Eleni is an Ithaca, New York native, passionate Sommelier and wine educator with 7 years of experience in the wine industry, beginning with her undergraduate education at Cornell University.

From time spent in the vineyards and wine cellars of Marlborough, New Zealand, to the limestone hillsides of Rheinhessen, Germany, Eleni loves traveling and discovering all aspects of what goes into creating beautiful wines.

Since moving to Charleston, South Carolina in 2021, Eleni has curated wine lists, managed beverage programs, hosted too many wine tastings to count and engaged with wine lovers in fine dining restaurants.

She looks forward to curating your wine education experience!

“As someone who loves to travel, the best part about a wine tasting with Eleni is that she has extensive knowledge about the geography, sights, and climate of the area of origin of each wine, as well as the effect each has on the wine itself. Eleni’s descriptions paint a picture of the vineyards and winery, and by sharing her experiences of her visits to the region, she personalizes the entire tasting.”

MARY STUART KING