Lisbon, Portugal · Independent consultancy
A journey
in good taste.
Wine, gastronomy and travel, considered together. Personal consultancy for people who want to understand more, choose thoughtfully and discover a place through its table.
Discuss your plans ↗Provided by Sapphire Whisper Unipessoal Lda
Our expertise
Meaningful advice.
Distinctive experiences.
01 / WINEWine & Cognac
consultancy
Develop your understanding of wine and Cognac through personal guidance adapted to your interests and level of knowledge.
- Wine styles, regions and producer discovery
- Selection advice and tasting education
- Food and wine pairing guidance
02 / GASTRONOMYA deeper connection
to the table
Explore food culture with informed advice on restaurants, regional specialities and the relationship between cuisine and wine.
- Restaurant and dining recommendations
- Gastronomic experience planning
- Personalised food and wine discovery
03 / TRAVELTravel shaped
around your tastes
Thoughtful itinerary advice with wine and gastronomy at its heart, shaped around your preferences, pace and destination.
- Personalised itinerary consultancy
- Wine region and cultural recommendations
- Dining and experience selection advice
Your consultant
Ümit Turan

WSET Level 3BNIC Cognac Master
Knowledge that travels
with you.
Based in Lisbon, Ümit brings his background in wine education, Cognac and gastronomy to personal consultancy. His work connects an understanding of taste with the places, people and traditions behind it.
Consultations are available in English, Turkish and Portuguese.
Meritage Society is the brand used to promote these experiences and consultancy services. Consultancy engagements described on this website are provided and billed by Sapphire Whisper Unipessoal Lda.
Discover Meritage Society ↗How we work
It starts with
a conversation.
01Tell us what matters
Contact Ümit by email, telephone or Instagram. Share your interests, destination and the kind of guidance you are looking for.
02Agree the scope
We discuss the work, delivery format, timing and fee. A written proposal or proforma sets out the agreed consultancy engagement before payment.
03Receive your advice
Consultancy is delivered through meetings, email and personalised digital recommendations, as agreed for your engagement.
From Meritage Society
Our work, in focus.
Selected programme posts from @meritage_society. For current availability, please contact us.
Business informationSapphire Whisper Unipessoal Lda
NIF: 518903079
Avenida da República, 6, 1º Esq.
1150-191 Lisboa, Portugal
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