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Denise Mueller

I want to enhance the GUEST experience at my restaurant concepts, by showcasing new and exciting wines and liqueurs to pair with our cuisine. I want to GUIDE and SUPPORT my students through their first and many moments in wine study and wine service. I want to THRIVE in business and travel the world
UPCOMING EVENTS
PreSomm Spring 2020 Semester -- ENROLLING NOW!: Spring classes now forming for PreSomm Wine Course, in Saint Louis, Missouri The PreSomm Wine Course provides its students with a higher level of wine theory and wine service, prepares them for job promotions in the hospitality field, and inspires future education certifications such as Introductory-level Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers or Certified Specialist of Wine through Society of Wine Educators. Pricing at PreSomm.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 1 Introductory Sommelier Certificate
EXPERIENCE
PreSomm Wine Courses & Books. Saint Louis, MO. Owner / Author
Mid-American School of Wine. Saint Louis, MO. Founder/Educator
Oaked. St. Louis. Wine Director
Grand Tavern by David Burke. St. Louis. Beverage Manager
Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Saint Louis, MO. Director of Hospitality / Director of Food and Beverage
The Dark Room. Saint Louis, MO. Manager/Sommelier
Robust Wine Bars. Saint Louis, MO. Beverage Manager
Aloha POS. Saint Louis, MO. Project Manager
The Wine Tap. Belleville, IL. Bar Manager/Sommelier
Porter's Steakhouse. Collinsville, IL. Server
BY DENISE MUELLER
PreSomm Maps & Graphics 2020
PreSomm Course Book 2020
PreSomm Wine Courses, Brought to you by Mid-American School of Wine
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Management
Inventory Management
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Service- Restaurant
Staff Training
Public Speaking
PreSomm Course Book, PreSomm Maps & Infographics Book
I want to enhance the GUEST experience at my restaurant concepts, by showcasing new and exciting wines and liqueurs to pair with our cuisine. I want to GUIDE and SUPPORT my students through their first and many moments in wine study and wine service. I want to THRIVE in business and travel the world
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
While I remember the first time I REALLY understood tasting notes given at a pre-shift, it wasn't until years later when I returned to the Industry as a bartender at a wine bar that I had my Light Bulb moment. I was told numerous times "You are so good table side! Your presentation of the wine makes me REALLY understand what is in the bottle. You should do this forever." I soon went out and purchased "The Wine Bible," and was a introductory sommelier soon after. It has been an amazing ride!
WHAT I'M DRINKING NOW
GALLERY
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Denise Mueller
Denise Mueller
SommDeeConsults@gmail.com
Saint Louis, MO
United States
Mid-American School of Wine // PreSomm
Founder // Educator // Sommelier

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Denise Mueller is a Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine, and is currently studying for her Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. 

Denise is the Owner/Lead Educator for Mid-American School of Wine and the PreSomm Brand, a course and book series for preliminary wine theory and wine service knowledge.

She strengthened her business savvy working as Director of Operations, Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Hospitality, and Beverage Manager for wine bars and restaurants in both Illinois and Missouri, participating in management, food and beverage program curation and maintenance, event planning, and staff education.

She has a degree in Mass Communications and Advertising from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe). Using a combination of her background in Communications and Restaurant Management, she worked for Aloha Point of Sale Systems as a Lead Programmer and Trainer for 4 years.

Denise participates as an active member of the United States Bartenders Guild (USBG-STL) and is an active member of the St. Louis branch of the American Wine Society, participating as an event instructor.

In her “Spare Time,” Denise enjoys running Tower Grove Park, experiencing new restaurants in new neighborhoods, finding the areas greatest new bartenders and sommeliers, and relaxing at home with her Chihuahua Maximus.