Scenario Simulator
Practice real executive dining situations and build decision confidence.
Board Dinner: Conservative Safe Choices
Board Dinner · French
You're hosting a board dinner at a prestigious restaurant. The choices must be conservative, universally respected, and signal good judgment — not personal taste.
Celebration Toast: Sparkling Decision
Celebration · Modern
Your team just closed a major deal. You want to order sparkling wine for a toast. The list has Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava.
Client Says 'I Like Bold Reds'
Client Dinner · Steakhouse
Your client says 'I like bold reds' but can't name specific wines. You need to translate this preference into authoritative recommendations.
European Dinner in Paris
Travel · French
You're in Paris at a traditional bistro. The wine list is entirely French. Your European colleagues expect cultural fluency. You need to order confidently in context.
French Restaurant: Burgundy-Heavy List
Client Dinner · French
You're at an upscale French restaurant with a Burgundy-focused wine list. Your French colleague will judge your choice. You need to navigate village-level and premier cru selections.
Investor Dinner: Polished but Not Flashy
Investor Dinner · Modern
Dinner with potential investors. You want to appear polished, tasteful, and financially aware — not wasteful. The wine should show judgment.
Italian Restaurant: Impress Without Overspending
Client Dinner · Italian
You're at a fine Italian restaurant with a colleague you want to impress. The list is Italian-heavy. You want to show wine knowledge without ordering the most expensive bottle.
Napa Trip: Selecting a Credible Cabernet
Travel · Wine Bar
You're on a business trip in Napa Valley and visiting tasting rooms. Colleagues expect you to guide the group. You need to select credible wineries.
Seafood Place: Client Hates Sweet Wines
Client Dinner · Seafood
Your key client has stated they don't like sweet wines. The table is ordering seafood. You need to choose a dry, food-friendly white.
Sommelier Asks Your Preference
Sommelier Interaction · French
The sommelier approaches and asks 'What are you in the mood for tonight?' You need a confident, clear response that invites collaboration without sounding lost.
Steakhouse: Ordering for the Table
Client Dinner · Steakhouse
You're hosting 4 clients at a high-end steakhouse. Everyone is ordering red meat. You need to choose wine for the table that shows generosity without being extravagant.
Wedding Gift Wine: Safe Prestige Picks
Gift Selection · Wine Bar
You need to select a wine gift for a colleague's wedding. It should be impressive, age-worthy, and universally appreciated.