The atomic Sommelier
"Wine, Down to a Science."
Personal Consulting For Wine Collectors
I'm here to help you taste an array of wines from around the world while guiding you in understanding how to taste, develop your palate, and more importantly how to understand what you love to drink. From there, I can help you to curate a collection that includes your daily drinkers, friends and family wines, and your special occasion treats.
We will talk about your wine needs – Large cellar, small cellar, wine fridge, or wine rack, I can help you curate an accessible collection – wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good!
The Story of Kim Lewis
"The Atomic Sommelier"
My love for wine began with my love for science. Before becoming a sommelier, I worked as a chemical engineer in the nuclear industry, building nuclear fuel for reactors at GE and later at the Paris-based company AREVA. Our fearless CEO, Anne Lauvergeon—known as "Atomic Anne"—was a major inspiration, leading the global push for clean energy.
While working in France, I was surrounded by some of the world's best wines. As my career took me across Europe—Italy, Austria, and Germany—I tasted, learned, and fell in love with wine. After 25 years, I retired to pursue my two passions: science and wine.
Now, as a certified sommelier through WSET and the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, I am continuing my studies at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, always eager to learn more. Wine is a beautiful, complex science, but it should never be intimidating. I’d love to guide you through a tasting and share why the more I learn, the more I fall in love with this miracle of farming and fermentation.
It’s all just chemistry!
Our Services
Expert wine consulting, tastings and events.
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Tasting Sessions – Expand your wine knowledge with guided tastings that enhance your ability to recognize flavors and understand what makes each wine unique.
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Corporate Events – Host unforgettable team experiences with guided wine tastings, interactive challenges like champagne-making competitions, and even champagne sabering!
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Personal Wine Collection Consulting – Explore wines from around the world, refine your palate, and build a curated collection of both everyday favorites and special occasion bottles.
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Cellar & Storage Planning – Whether you have a large cellar, a small rack, or a wine fridge, I’ll help you create an accessible and enjoyable collection—because good wine doesn’t have to be expensive!
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Weddings – We help you choose the best wine to pair with our food at the budget you need without sacrificing the quality for your guests.
