Join us for a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting with Katixa Mercier of Boutique Wine Collection. Seating will be communal.
We will be showcasing a curated lineup of vibrant, terroir-driven wines perfect for warm-weather sipping. Explore rare Hungarian gems, elegant Austrian finds, and crisp German classics all poured with intention and a story in every glass!
Chef Linda Duerr and her team will create shareable snacks for your enjoyment. Due to the nature of the special menu, we cannot accommodate specialized dietary restrictions; if you have dietary restrictions, please contact us before booking, thank you. If you would like to stay for a full dinner after the tasting, please call us after booking this experience to explore your options. Full wine and food menu details are listed below.
Katixa Mercier started her career over 18 years ago as a sommelier in fine dining; curating and managing award-winning programs in New Mexico. In 2010, Mercier started consulting for beverage programs and local restaurants that quickly evolved into curating for boutique hotel groups to private collections nationally.
In 2015, Mercier was approached by a small wholesaler, Favorite Brands, and offered a sales route. She accepted and quickly climbed the ranks. In 2019, she was promoted to Wine Portfolio Manager and Sales Manager. In 2021, a French importer, French Libation, offered her a position that would transition her career from sales and distribution to a supplier role in importing.
In 2022, she was approached by importer Boutique Wine Collection; a portfolio focusing on indigenous varieties from the eastern hemisphere. Running sales for the western half of the United States, Mercier is a polyglot and interprets all producer meetings overseas, is on the brand development and acquisitions team and is the right hand of ownership.
In addition to a career in wine, Mercier is a mentor with Bâtonnage Forum, a collective of women wine professionals from all sides of the industry offering mentorship to women in the industry seeking to find their way in and up. Mentoring with Bâtonnage for four years, she was nominated and appointed the program lead of mentors for Sales and Distribution in May.
Mercier lives in Kansas City with her fiancé, Jason Romero, partner and co-fermenter at Martin Woods Winery. They look forward to celebrating their marriage in Kansas City in 2026.
Featured Wines Include:
Stift Klosterneuburg Wiener Gemischter Satz 2019 Vienna, Austria
Affinitás Sárga Muskotály 2022 Tokaj, Hungary
Affinitás Hárslevelü 2022 Tokaj, Hungary
Karl Schaefer Schöne Anna Dürkheier Spielberg Riesling Spätlese 2022 Pfalz, Germany
Herman Moser Rosi Mosi Zweigelt Rosé 2023 Kremstal, Austria
A. Gere Cabernet Franc Csillagvölgy 2020 Villány, Hungary
Shareable Snacks Include:
Spicy Soba Noodle Salad with grilled squid, octopus, pickled beets
Kimchi Scallion Pancakes
Cubano Sliders with smoked duroc pork loin, pulled pork shoulder, 1900 hot pickles and mustard
Egg Custard Tarts with roasted apricot, orange blossom, mineral salt