Wine · Beer · Spirits · West Michigan
Straight from the Bottle
Wine, beer & spirits advice you can actually use — from a beverage pro with decades behind the bottle, on the sales floor and on the air.
Decades in the beverage industry
“The Wine Guy” on WGHN radio
Pairing events in Muskegon & Grand Haven
Brand marketing via Krunch Branding
Two ways in
Whether you’re pouring it or selling it
Straight from the Bottle is honest beverage advice for curious drinkers — and hands-on market help for the people who make what’s in the glass.
For drinkers
Know what’s worth drinking
Beginner or seasoned enthusiast, you get straight answers on what to buy, what it costs, and what to cook with it.
- Honest wine, beer & spirits reviews
- Food pairings for real weeknight dinners
- Tastings & pairing classes in West Michigan
For beverage brands
Get your brand to market
Small producers get marketing, distributor introductions and retail strategy from someone who has worked every side of the business.
- Beverage brand marketing
- Distributor introductions & consulting
- Retail placement support, nationwide
From the tasting table
Recent bottle reviews
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Shiraz or Syrah?
Same grape, two very different styles. Here’s how to tell which one you’ll like before you buy.
Meet Jeff
Beverage knowledge, brought down to earth
Jeff has spent decades in wine, beer and spirits — selling it, distributing it, pouring it at restaurant tastings, and talking about it on the radio as “The Wine Guy” on WGHN.
He tells you why a bottle fits your taste, your meal and your budget, with none of the jargon.
Tastings & events
Pairing dinners & classes in Muskegon and Grand Haven
Hands-on wine tastings and pairing experiences for friends, restaurants and teams. You’ll learn what you like and why, and you won’t need a sommelier’s vocabulary.
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Ready to work together?
Want a pairing dinner, help getting your brand on shelves, or just a straight answer on a bottle? Let’s talk.