Courtney Wieland

Director of Private Clients

After a decade in hospitality and wine, most recently as the Wine Director for Wine Spectator Grand Award and two-Michelin starred The Modern in New York. Courtney Wieland, 30 years old, has joined Thatcher’s Wine Consulting as Director of Private Clients. She bonded with Founder Thatcher Baker-Briggs while collaborating on a client event. "This is definitely an exciting new chapter working with Thatcher on his innovative wine endeavor,” she states.

Courtney looks forward to building long-lasting client relationships that are almost a part of everyday life.’ “I think any great relationship within the wine community is built on trust, hospitality, and conversation,” she says. In her role she oversees cellar management and acquisitions for individuals, blending her knowledge of wine by translating the complex and often highbrow world of wine into language that’s simple and straightforward.

Her philosophy is centered on the belief that wine is humble, exciting, and approachable. “I want people to have a good time and experience the new things, or enjoy the classics." She is keeping tabs on the growing interest in Champagne that has been developing these past few years. Wine enthusiasts are finally starting to look at Champagne and understand the diversity, versatility and complexity of it--moving beyond its previous designation as a celebratory start to a meal. This movement mirrors the overall theme in the wine industry. On that train of thought, Courtney is enamoured of the new wave of winemakers, ”There are some very talented people in the winemaking world doing some awesome things, without fully breaking tradition, but branching out a bit, with a bigger sense of curiosity and willingness.”