DALLAS—Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer, who will lend his expertise and extensive industry experience to enhance Omni’s wine footprint across properties in North America, according to the brand.
Dexheimer, a sommelier, mixologist and cocktail enthusiast, is one of 147 professionals who have earned the title of Master Sommelier in North America. He will work with the luxury hotel brand to consult on wine lists, develop training programs and maintain quality standards for wines offered by the glass at Omni.
“What’s unique about Fred, in addition to bringing in a new perspective and fresh approach to our beverage program, is that he truly understands our customers—what they look for and expect when ordering a glass of wine,” said David Morgan, VP, food & beverage for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “While we’ll continue to offer tried and true favorites, we’ll work more closely with Fred to explore lesser known varietals and blends that fit with our restaurant concepts and customer preferences, based on where they’re geographically located within the country.”
Dexheimer will also collaborate with Omni to enhance communication around wine to guests, customers and visitors. As a part of Omni’s banquet and catering offerings, Dexheimer will offer authentic wine tasting experiences to meetings and groups.
“I’m excited to work with such an incredible hotel brand that I truly believe has such an innovative culinary and beverage approach, and I’m particularly looking forward to shaping the way in which we communicate about our wine selections to our customers,” said Dexheimer. “There’s an opportunity to evolve the language of wine and uncover storytelling opportunities that create connections between glasses of wine and our customers, which in turn makes the art of wine drinking more fun and tangible.”
Dexheimer comes to Omni with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the wine and beverage industry, having worked in New York City for more than a decade. He is also the founder of Juiceman Consulting, a wine and beverage consulting company that specializes in wine and cocktail list development, events, education and marketing.