Confidence at the Table: How to Order Wine at a Business Dinner Without Looking Silly, Snobbish or Cheap
Stop Stressing. Order with Confidence.
Imagine this: you’re at a client dinner. The wine list lands in front of you. Your boss leans over with a smile: “Why don’t you choose?” Suddenly, that list looks like it’s written in hieroglyphics.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
But here’s the truth: ordering wine doesn’t have to be intimidating.
With the right phrases and a few insider tips, you can look polished, confident, and completely in control.
👉 That’s exactly what you’ll get in Confidence at the Table.
What’s Inside the Guide
This isn’t a boring wine manual. It’s a quick, no-fluff playbook designed for busy professionals who want results fast. Here is some of what’s included:
✔ The Wine Order Formula: Ask → Listen → Match → Confirm
✔ Exactly what to say to your clients (without sounding unsure)
✔ Subtle tricks to bring the sommelier into the conversation like a pro
✔ “Boardroom-safe” wines that are almost impossible to get wrong
✔ Global price ranges (USD, CAD, GBP, EUR) so you don’t overspend (or underwhelm)
✔ Instant smartphone-friendly version + downloadable PDF
Why This Matters
A wrong wine choice can make you look inexperienced. And it’s not just about the wine – it’s about the way you HANDLE the situation. Because that’s what people notice the most.
The right choice makes you look smart, thoughtful, and confident — the kind of person people want to do business with.
And here’s the kicker: confidence at the table doesn’t just impress your clients. It impresses your boss too.
“Wine lists make me panic, but this booklet is my safety net. It shows me exactly what to ask, how to choose quickly, and how to look confident even though I’m a total beginner in the world of wine.” – Nancy Morris, Business Psychologist
Meet Your Wine Guide
I’m Laurel Simmons — wine storyteller, podcast host, and passionate traveler. On Wine Behind the Scenes, I take you past the jargon and into the stories that make wine fun and approachable.
Along the way, I’ve interviewed dozens of people from around the world, and I’ve built connections with people from Niagara to New Zealand. You get the benefit of insider knowledge without ever feeling overwhelmed.
My motto? There’s no such thing as a stupid question. Speaking about wine should never make you feel awkward. It should make you feel comfortable and confident.
I keep it simple: no snobbery, no fluff. Just clear, practical tips that turn the “overwhelming” into the enjoyable.
Stop Second-Guessing and Start Impressing
Picture this: the wine list arrives.
Instead of panic, you feel a calm certainty. You know what to ask, what to look for, and what to order. You make the choice smoothly — and the table takes notice.
“Takes stress out of ordering wine for the group and puts confidence into the decision! Great overview and practical take on the topic” – Juliette Han, PhD, COO (and World Traveller and New Experience Addict)
Your clients feel cared for. Your boss is quietly impressed. And you? You radiate the kind of confidence that makes people trust you.
Here’s the shift this guide gives you:
- Before → second-guessing, scanning the list in fear, hoping no one notices.
- After → quiet confidence, smart choices, and the respect of everyone at the table.
That’s the transformation Confidence at the Table delivers.
For less than the price of a fancy coffee, you’ll walk into every business dinner knowing exactly what to do — with a formula that works anywhere, anytime.
Includes mobile-friendly version + bonus PDF delivered straight to your inbox.
Build Your Confidence Now!
Don’t wait until the next dinner when the wine list lands in front of you and panic sets in.
Get the guide today and walk into your next client dinner knowing exactly what to do.