Cork Collective
Wine experiences that connect and inspire
Wine has stood at the crossroads of culture, power, and the good life for over eight thousand years and still does today. It is the perfect vehicle to facilitate important conversations that fuel connection and meaning and it is fun!
To Produce an Exceptional Event
Envision
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You Envision your perfect event. You wonder, how can I do something relevant, something new. You don't care about meeting expectations, you want to blow expectations out of the water!
Engage
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You make plans to Engage your participants. You curate content and experiences that move the needle and that inspire and connect participants with one another and with your mission.
Execute
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You Execute flawlessly. You plan every detail and pivot on a dime when something changes - all without breaking a sweat. You need a posse that understands your purpose and that has your back at every milestone.
Elevate
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You understand that making sure the content rocks, the food is good and there is a bed for every head is table stakes. But many people can do that, YOU want to Elevate your event and create something that is transcendent.
As an Event Professional
You live for those magical moments when the place, the people and the stars align and you see the glint in their eyes that tells you, you just pulled off something spectacular!
Meet Cork Collective
Cork Collective is an agency focusing on bringing the fun and fascinating world of wine to corporate event programs.
We connect the brightest movers and shakers in the wine industry - whether classic and sophisticated or cutting edge and hip - to programs like yours. We are passionate about bringing a unique perspective to events that will leave a lasting impact on your participants. The deep network of partners means that we can work with you to find the perfect professional to deliver the perfect experience.
My name is Gigi Gleason
I'm the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Cork Collective, dedicated to elevating events through exceptional beverage experiences. With over 20 years in the events industry, I've designed and executed hundreds of events and created multiple award-winning corporate event programs.
My expertise includes a degree in Computer Science, studies in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and advanced wine studies such as WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, and California Appellation Specialist. I've studied at prestigious institutions including Napa Valley Wine Academy, San Francisco Wine School, École du Vins de Bourgogne, and École du Vins de Bordeaux.
Passionate about the transformative power of wine, I believe it blends art and science to enhance occasions with meaning and beauty. My mission is to foster connection and purpose through curated wine experiences, making each event not just memorable, but truly magical.
I'm excited to share this magic with you!
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And for the real magic, check out my wine luminary partners.
