“Creating and perpetuating a culture of hospitality via wine is my life’s work and true reward.”

Photo by: Wayne Chinnock

"James Beard Award–winning wine expert Cat Silirie is more than an executive wine director and wine buyer. She’s also a storyteller, collaborator, educator, and, yes, whisperer of all things wine."

Pamela Jouan (Writer for Haut Life Magazine)
"Having the privilege of working with Cat Silirie for eight years has been one of the highlights of my career - she is simply an extraordinary human being. She was indispensable to the success of our company during my tenure there as president. Cat was the catalyst and keeper of the company's "DNA," proudly promulgating the company's culture, its principles, and the need to value our fellow human beings. She delivered all this with a passion for empathetic education and sharing, utilizing wine as an entry point and vehicle for enlightened hospitality. Her dedication to communication and sharing was a difference maker for the company, delivering tangible results and the industry's highest accolades."

Jefferson Macklin (Partner + Business Manager at Traveler Street Hospitality, Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation, Black Lamb)
"The trailblazing Cat Silirie was an inspiration to Theresa Paopao, General Manager & Wine Buyer at The Den Wine & Spirits, as well as to many women sommeliers working in the Boston wine trade today, who cite her as a role model. 'You can’t overlook how important Cat Silirie has been as a female force in wine,' said Lauren Daddona, wine sales person at AP imports."

The Boston Globe
"What stands out about Cat is the way that she is able to develop a vision, and execute and share that vision with others to deliver results. Her depth of knowledge and passion shines through, whether she is engaging with customers and clients, or sharing her talents in a classroom. Her fantastic capacity to make people comfortable in any setting, and engage in a thoughtful conversation helps drive sales and teach others."

Karen Kelley Gill (Vice President Operations at The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation)
“Cat has a way of educating others about wine which is contagious and empowering. She takes a very creative, artistic approach."

Sarah Marshall (Owner/Operator of Lucille Wine Shop)

A more thoughtful approach to wine selection.

Thoughtful wine selection is difficult but can be extremely impactful. It has the potential to elevate any experience and leave a lasting impression. Whether you are a restaurant looking for region-specific wine to complement your menu/decor, a business requiring wine for an event, or an individual wanting to expand your wine collection, Cat can guide you on the perfect wine for your specific needs.

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More than just wine.

Cat’s tenure and comprehensive experience in the industry allow her to offer unique services to her clients including establishing company culture, fiscal management, and staff hiring, training, and retention. Thanks to her decades-long connections with wine importers, wine wholesalers, and wineries themselves, clients can also benefit from a very special selection of wines. Read on to learn about all the other ways Cat can help you or your business.

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