Discover just the right bottle for the occasion—and the story behind it.
Personal Shopping · Tastings & Experiences
Every Bottle Has a Story
Jeannie’s Wine Stories uses the power of storytelling to entice, educate, and empower individuals on their personal wine journeys. Through carefully sourced selections and personalized experiences, Jeannie introduces clients to the people, places, traditions, and winemaking behind each bottle.
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Personal Shopping
Thoughtfully curated wine selections tailored to your tastes, occasion, and budget. Jeannie partners with independent local wine retailers to source distinctive bottles from a diverse selection available throughout Washington, DC.
Specialty cheeses, artisanal foods, and pairing support may also be included upon request.
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Tastings & Experiences
Personalized in-home tastings that are engaging, educational, and designed around your gathering. Each experience explores the history, philosophy, and winemaking behind the selected bottles.
Tastings are available for private gatherings, fundraisers, professional events, and other special occasions.
Personal shopping and tasting services may be booked separately or combined.
Jeannie O’Donnell
Wine Consultant
A Thoughtful Approach to Wine
Jeannie O’Donnell brings twelve years of experience in wine industry sales and promotion for boutique importer-wholesalers in Washington, DC. Her long-term relationships with local retail partners allow her to procure a diverse range of wines suited to each client’s individual needs.
Throughout her career, Jeannie has maintained a focus on small, family producers working sustainably, lesser-known regions and varietals, and women owners and makers. She is committed to sharing wines that are made by hand, rooted in tradition, and expressive of the terroir from which they come.
A Few Kind Words from Clients
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“Jeannie organized a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit a charity I volunteer with, Aussie Rescue of the DMV and it was a wonderful success.
The event was well organized, and the thoughtfully curated wine lineup made for an enjoyable and engaging tasting experience for everyone who attended. Most importantly, it raised much-needed funds for the rescue, and Jeannie’s hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail were evident throughout the event.”
Sarah Shoup -
"This past March, Jeannie conducted an informative and engaging wine tasting experience at my home as part of a nonprofit fundraiser I was hosting for a group of 35.
Jeannie pulled together a unique and delicious selection of Portuguese wines from Calvert Woodley Fine Wine & Spirits, where she was working as a wine consultant, keeping quality, theme, and budget in mind. Guests especially enjoyed discovering new varietals and regions and looked forward to keeping an eye out for their favorite bottles of the evening.”
Martha Marmo-Fernades
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"Jeannie and I worked together to create a progressive wine tasting experience for an invite-only tour of properties.
Available for sale in a beautiful old-world building in Washington, DC., Each unit received an expert pairing of an exciting wine and corresponding cheese. Jeannie knew exactly what to bring to get people engaged, and the crowd loved it! Several guests asked where they could buy the wines to take home. My personal favorite was the sparkling Pecorino—something I didn’t even know existed!”
Sammy Dweck
Vice President/Broker Associate
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty -
"Whether selling me wines for the store shelves, conducting her monthly tastings or pouring at a dinner for customers, Jeannie always curates an interesting lineup and shares her deep knowledge of the story behind the bottle.
She is a master at showcasing hidden gems, to the delight of her audience."
Kevin Hood
Manager, Old City Market and Oven
Begin Your Wine Story
Looking for just the right bottle, a thoughtful tasting experience, or both? Get in touch and tell Jeannie a little about your occasion.
Jeannie O’Donnell
Wine Consultant
+1 (202) 306-8135
jeannieswinestories@gmail.com