Who We Are
your personal sommeliers & Wine concierge
The Collective is Steamboat Spring’s premier wine bar and club. We’re staffed and owned by a group of passionate sommelier’s dedicated to helping you find your next favorite wine.
As wine professionals, our job is to assess your palate and help you identify the wines that bring you the most enjoyment. We will learn your palette and preferences to make personalized recommendations that help you discover incredible wines of all different styles and price points.
Our goal is to break down the very essence of what you enjoy about food and wine to help you build the perfect collection.
As a full service wine club, our team is on hand to help you with all your food and beverage needs, from purchasing, to building / valuing a cellar, to catering your next event.
Meet the Team
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![AJ Fossum - The Collective Steamboat]()
AJ Fossum
Investor/Sommelier
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![Andre Swanson - The Collective Steamboat]()
Andre Swanson
Investor/Sommelier
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![Mike Lang - The Collective Steamboat]()
Mike Lang
Investor/Sommelier
Additional Services
In addition to the wine bar and club, the team at The Collective can also assist you with the full spectrum of your food and beverage needs including;
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Our expert sommelier’s can provide you with a professional valuation for your wine collection.
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For serious wine collectors and investors, wine insurance is an important consideration. Global demand for fine wine has increased significantly over the past few decades. Wine is no longer just an object of enjoyment - it is now considered a viable investment commodity. Personal collections can often be insured under a homeowner's policy, particularly if the wine is for private consumption. Larger collections require a stand-alone 'valuable articles' policy, which provides broader coverage. As wine professionals we have the tools necessary to ensure your collection get’s the protection it needs
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The Collective offers temperature controlled off-site wine storage. This is a great option for starting a collection without a dedicated wine cellar or housing the overflow of your current collection. All the while, ensuring the integrity of your wine investments.
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Our team of expert Sommeliers and Chefs can help guarantee your next event is unforgettable. We can do it all!