Wine Expert

Description

Belgian business dining and wine culture guide with recommendations, pairing suggestions, and etiquette. Uses Ollama cloud models for personalized wine recommendations.

Installation

pip install ollama pandas numpy

Configuration

Add to .env:

OLLAMA_CLOUD_URL=https://api.cloud.ollama.com/v1
OLLAMA_CLOUD_API_KEY=your-api-key
WINE_MODEL=mistral-large
BUDGET_MIN=15  # Euros per bottle minimum
BUDGET_MAX=150  # Euros per bottle maximum
PREFERENCES_FILE=wine_preferences.json

Usage

Get wine recommendation

wine-expert recommend \
  --cuisine belgian \
  --dish "Carbonade Flamande" \
  --budget 25 \
  --location Belgium \
  --region preferences

Business dinner selection

wine-expert business-dinner \
  --guests 4 \
  --occasion "client meeting" \
  --client-nationality french \
  --budget-per-person 75 \
  --venue-type restaurant \
  --output recommendations.txt

Learn wine etiquette

wine-expert etiquette \
  --scenario "business dinner" \
  --location Belgium \
  --language-specific \
  --cultural-nuances

Wine cellar management

wine-expert cellar \
  --list-wines \
  --suggest-aging \
  --ready-to-drink \
  --dinner-planning 2024-02-20

Belgian wine regions guide

wine-expert guide \
  --region Belgium \
  --highlight-wine-estates \
  --tasting-notes \
  --purchase-locations

Features

• •Belgian Business Dining: Guide to business meals in Belgium
• •Wine Recommendations: AI-powered personalized suggestions
• •Food Pairing: Optimal wine pairings for Belgian and international cuisine
• •Wine Etiquette: Professional dining protocols
• •Regional Knowledge: Belgian wine regions, French, Italian, Spanish wines
• •Cultural Nuances: Flemish vs Walloon business dining differences
• •Budget Guidance: Price ranges for different occasions
• •Cellar Management: Track and manage wine inventory
• •Tasting Notes: Generate professional tasting notes
• •Multi-language: Dutch, French, German, English

Belgian Wine Regions

Flanders

Hageland (Flemish Brabant)

• •White wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
• •Sparkling wines

Haspengouw (Limburg)

• •Whites and rosés
• •Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Maasland (Limburg)

• •AOC designation
• •High-quality experimental wines

Wallonia

Côtes de Sambre et Meuse

• •Traditional grape varieties
• •Hybrid varieties

Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

• •Boutique wineries
• •Unique terroir expressions

Côtes de Moselle/Lorraine

• •Near French border
• •Similar to French styles

Business Dining Etiquette (Belgium)

General Rules

• •Punctuality: Arrive on time (Belgian business culture values punctuality)
• •Dress: Business formal or smart casual depending on venue
• •Language: Match language to client's preference (Dutch, French, or English)
• •Table manners: Continental European style (fork in left, knife in right)

Ordering Wine

• •Let client choose: Offer client to select or defer to sommelier
• •Price point: Mid-range unless client indicates otherwise
• •Tasting ritual: Accept taste, swirl, smell, approve politely
• •Pouring etiquette: Host pours for guests, women typically served first

Regional Differences

Flanders (Flemish)

• •More casual business dining
• •Beer often precedes wine
• •Direct communication style
• •Focus on efficiency

Wallonia (French-speaking)

• •More formal dining protocol
• •Multiple courses with wine pairings
• •Relationship-building focus
• •Longer meals, more conversation

Brussels (International)

• •Mix of Flemish, French, and international styles
• •Language flexibility
• •EU/business culture blend
• •Adapt to client's preference

Wine Recommendations by Occasion

Client Meeting (First Time)

• •White: Chablis, Sancerre, Belgian Chardonnay
• •Red: Bordeaux Supérieur, Côtes du Rhône, Belgian Pinot Noir
• •Budget: €35-75 per bottle
• •Approach: Safe, well-known regions

Established Client (Regular Dinner)

• •White: Meursault, White Burgundy
• •Red: Saint-Émilion, Chianti Classico, Rioja Reserva
• •Budget: €50-125 per bottle
• •Approach: Show expertise, introduce variety

Celebration/Closing Deal

• •Champagne: NV or Vintage depending on deal size
• •Red: Grand Cru Burgundy, Barolo, Brunello
• •Dessert: Sauternes, Port
• •Budget: €100-300+ per bottle

Casual Business Lunch

• •White: Muscadet, Picpoul, Belgian sparkling
• •Red: Beaujolais, Côtes de Provence rosé
• •Budget: €20-40 per bottle
• •Approach: Light, food-friendly

Examples

Dinner Recommendation

wine-expert recommend \
  --cuisine belgian \
  --dish "mussels and fries" \
  --location "Brussels restaurant" \
  --budget 40 \
  --pairings 3 \
  --output recommendations.txt

Generates: Belgian white (Chardonnay), French Muscadet, Belgian sparkling

Belgian Wine Discovery

wine-expert guide \
  --region Haspengouw \
  --type visit \
  --duration day-trip \
  --wineries 3-4 \
  --lunch-included \
  --output itinerary.md

Creates day trip itinerary with tasting appointments.

Client Gift Selection

wine-expert client-gift \
  --client-type "long-term business partner" \
  --budget 60 \
  --nationality french \
  --personalization \
  --gift-message \
  --delivery-Belgium

Suggests wine with personalized tasting notes and gift message.

Cellar Organization

wine-expert cellar \
  --my-wines cellar_inventory.xlsx \
  --dinner-date 2024-02-20 \
  --guests 6 \
  --menu-3-courses \
  --serving-suggestions \
  --output dinner_plan.md

Creates complete dinner wine plan with serving order and temperatures.

Integration with OpenClaw

All commands registered as tools:

• •wine-expert recommend
• •wine-expert business-dinner
• •wine-expert etiquette
• •wine-expert cellar
• •wine-expert guide
• •wine-expert client-gift

Model Recommendations

• •mistral-large: Best for comprehensive wine knowledge and pairing suggestions
• •llama3-70b-instruct: Excellent for cultural context and etiquette advice
• •mixtral-8x22b: Superior for personalized recommendations and cellar management

All models trained on extensive wine knowledge, Belgian business dining culture, and multilingual communication.