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| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
 | | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Sur Lees
| | "Sur Lees" -
Wine Tastings & Consulting With Lee Corpening. Old World vs New World, 'Big Six', Blind and various other focused tastings that will broaden your wine appreciation and enhance your enjoyment! Lee is a Certified Specialist in Wine from the Wine Educators Society, Washington & holds an Advanced Certificate w/ distinction from the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust, London.
More Info:
Basking Ridge, NJ
908-326-6290
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| LeeAnne Homsey's Silver Platter Parties
| | After Managing New York City Restaurants For Over 15 Years, LeeAnne Homsey Took Her Wine, Food And Hospitality Knowledge To All New Levels.
A Member Of The American Wine Society She Specializes In Casual Wine Tasting Event Classes, Making Learning About Wine Exciting, Fun And Interactive.
In 19 Months, LeeAnne Has Taught Over 5,700 New Yorkers More Confidence In Wine Tasting!
Available To Take Your Small Or Large Party To A Remarkably Memorable Level With A Fun Attitude And Exclusive Wines Rated 90+!
Personal Attention As You Learn Why You Swirl, "Hold By The Stem", Chew Your Wine
Plus
The Tips & Tricks Of Tasting Wine
Corporate Events, Team-Building Tasting Events, Private Wine Dinners, Wine Weddings, And Holiday Wine Tasting Parties.
Prices Start At Just $100.00 Per Person!
Glassware Provided At No Additional Fee.
More Info:
339 West 84th Street
Floor #1
New York City, New York 10024
1-(646) 461-1076
silverplatternyc.com |
| A Nose For Wine
| | Oregon's Master Winesmith now available for event hosting, private wine tours and...Wines Of The World wine tasting/education classes.
If you are a fan of Oregon Pinot Noir, then our "Hidden Gems of Oregon" winery tour is the ulimate behind the scenes tasting experience.
Want to do something special for a client..let A Nose For Wine plan a day or a night to remember.
Educational wine tours our speciality!
Call or e-mail to reserve date or for more information.
Cheers ~
More Info:
20800 NW Rock Creek Blvd.
Portland, OR 97229
503-314-2041
www.anoseforwine.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Westchester Wine School
| | Ned Towle makes wine tasting a fun and informative experience. As founder and Director of the Westchester Wine School he teaches the characteristics of wine and their regional origins in a clear, non-intimidating, interactive manner. Whether you are planning a social wine tasting, private wine course, or a wine and dinner event, Ned brings a playful, passionate, and professional style to the subject of wine. Each event can be tailored to your needs.
The Westchester Wine School is located in Westchester County, NY with classes held at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook. Ned has worked in all aspects of wine growing and wine making at Chateau de Mayragues in southwestern France. He has also worked in the Manhattan wine retail business and is a Certified Specialist of Wine in the Society of Wine Educators, and a member of the American Wine Society and the American Sommelier Association.
More Info:
37 Maple Ave. Ste.3A
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10706
914-478-5197
www.westchesterwineschool.com |
| BEAR on WINE - Charles M. BEAR DALTON
| | Charles M. Bear Dalton has been teaching Texans about wine since 1984. He has been teaching for Rice University's School of Continuing Studies since 1988 and for the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston since 2001. I addition, Bear Dalton is the proprietor and instructor of the Wine School at l'Alliance Francaise. In his "day job" as the fine wine buyer for Spec's Liquor Stores, he tastes from 150 to over 800 wines every week and travels regularly in wine regions all over the world. He has written on wine and spirits for My Table, Spec's Update, and Drinks Magazine. A member and holder of a CSW from the society of Wine Educators, he holds an Advanced certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and is certified as an an International Bordeaux Educator by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB). Bear Dalton was instrumental in founding and now serves as chairman of the Wine Competition Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is available to speak on wine topics at private and public events. His standard speaking fee for a 2-3 hour event is $500 on weeknights and $700 on weekends. Bear Dalton may be contacted at 832-660-0250 or at BearDalton@mac.com.
More Info:
2410 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77006
832-660-0250
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| Wine Divas
| | Wine enthusiast? Wine lover? Enjoy throwing first-class parties and being the envy of all your friends?
INVITE US OVER!
With an entertaining approach, catering to both novice and connoisseur alike, WINE DIVAS will come to your home or business and orchestrate an event that is both fun and informative and promises to leave you and your guests with a newfound appreciation of wine and its lifestyle.
Clients can choose from a list of dynamic and interactive events that will sharpen your tasting skills and passion for wine and include:
Principles of wine tasting/wine terminology
Great wines for under $20
Old world vs. new world wines
Varietal tours around the world
Vintage tastings of premium wines
Art and fine wine pairing
WINE DIVAS can also provide customized events for any occasion. Call or email for more information.
Other Services
Wine consulting (restaurant or personal)
Cellar acquisitions
Guided wine country tours
More Info:
13753 Burbank Blvd #A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
310-923-2561
www.lawinediva.com |
| Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
| | Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, combines her extensive knowledge of wine with her experience as a life coach. She began her wine career in Manhattan where she studied with the American Sommelier Association to obtain her certificate in Viticulture and Vinification with follow-up training at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley.
As The Wine Coach®, Laurie creates corporate, private events and tours that help people de-mystify wine one glass at a time! Her radio show "Something to Wine About®" can be heard each week on WCEI 96.7FM and WBAL 1090 AM. Her columns are seen in fine magazines like What's Up? Annapolis and GrapeVine.
The Wine Coach® events are unique, fun, and always attitude-free! Great for conventions, team building, special occasions or just because.
More Info:
PO Box 763
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-4212
www.thewinecoach.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed.D., DWS, CWE
| | Grand Cru Classes provides fun and informative wine classes and tasting events for personal and corporate clients. With expertise in all facets of wine from wine appreciation and wine regions to food and wine pairing principles and cheese production, we can open up these worlds to you.
Join us in our beautiful tasting classroom in the heart of Long Island’s wine region or let us come to your home, place of business or other chosen venue.
Believing that wine is always fun, we want to make learning about wine an entertaining and enjoyable experience as you "learn about wine, one glass at a time."
As CEO (Chief Education Officer), Tracy adores wine and loves to teach. So much so that when the idea to combine her love of teaching with her passion for wine presented itself, she jumped at the opportunity.
Over the past several years, Tracy Ellen has pursued wine studies in earnest to provide herself with a solid foundation in wine knowledge. She then uses her vast experience in education and professional development to craft classes and events that educate as well as entertain.
She is a self-professed wine geek, but is not a wine snob. In fact, she is an equal opportunity drinker, ferreting out wonderful wines at all price points. However, she does draw the line at anything out of a jug.
While she promises to make wine more approachable for consumers, she is proud of her wine credentials, which include the Certified Wine Educator credential from the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust’s Diploma of Wine & Spirits (with Merit) and its Intermediate and Advanced Certificates (both with distinction), the International Bordeaux Instructor title from L’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux. In addition, she has completed the Napa Valley Vintners’ Wine Educators Academy as well as the Wine Australia USA AusWISE program.
A published wine journalist, Tracy holds degrees from Cornell University and UPenn.
More Info:
New York, NY and Mattituck, NY
646-279-8494
www.GrandCruClasses.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Cotes de Longue Selections Inc.
| | Wine classes for consumers and professionals available. Over twenty years in the wine business. Specialist in presenting small boutique wineries from around the globe.
More Info:
115 Franklin Tpk, #214
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-529-5576
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| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Stefani Jackenthal - Director of NTS Wine Tasting, LLC.
| | Everyone needs his or her little black book of personal wine tips. NTS wine educators are informed, articulate, and offer wine-loving folks the tools to discover wines they like and figure out why. We explore baskets of varietals and wine crafting from grape-growing regions scattering the earth. Our light-handed approach includes swirling, sniffing, sipping, and having fun. Food and wine pairing is our specialty. Stefani Jackenthal co-founded, NYC-based NTS Wine Tasting, LLC. nearly 10-years ago. Since then, she has led countless corporate, private, and monthly educational wine tastings. As a wine instructor at Makor, the Westside arm of the 92nd Street Y, for the past four years, she has educated and entertained clusters of new and seasoned sippers at her monthly “Wine Tasting Without the Attitude” series. Stefani and her NTS colleagues have presented wine etiquette programs for clients such as Credit Suisse, teaching 150-new hires how order wine for a table of clients, taste wine, and properly hold a wine glass, among other subtleties. We have led wine tasting classes for industry leaders, corporate teams, alumni’s, bachelorettes, graduates, and beyond. Our instructors can be buttoned-up when necessary. We look forward to sharing our knowledge. Please be in touch with questions -NTSWineTasting@stefjack.com. Cheers! Stefani Jackenthal, NTS director & founder.
More Info:
Based in NYC. Available nation-wide.
917-855-1594
www.stefjack.com/wine |
| Joe LaVilla
| | I am the local instructor for the International Sommelier Guild Fundamentals classes, as well as the local ISG administrator. I offer individual courses for groups, staff training for restaurants, or consulting for businesses in the area of food and beverage management.
More Info:
2233 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-331-7528
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| Wine For All
| | Founded by noted wine writer and humorist W. R. Tish, Wine For All ("Pairing Wine & Fun Since the 20th Century") is the leading corporate and private wine-tasting agency in the New York metro area.
Tish's unique approach to wine events blends comedy, education and good taste. All events are customized to fit the venue and participants. In addition to selecting "trend-o-licious" juice, Tish also provides the best tasting sheets in the business as well as fun props and prizes. Corporate clients include pharmaceutical companies, financial groups and law firms; private parties have included bachelorette parties, birthday bashes and elegant private dinners. Food and wine pairing is a specialty; as Tish puts it, "I drink, therefore I am. I eat, therefore I am more."
More Info:
P.O Box 777
Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-1627
www.wineforall.com |
| Krunch Kretschmar,Ph.D
| | Krunch Kretschmar, Ph.D. is one of 24 International Grand Confrerie Sommelier’s in the world. This elite group serves world leaders, heads of state and Fortune 500 members.
Krunch brings his love of wine to life through engaging & educational wine tasting, classes and consultation. He’s been a featured guest on the CBS2 news to discuss theme-based wine parties. Krunch’s expertise also been tapped for wine investments, personal cellar consultation, restaurants, benefit auctions & up-scale wine retail.
Krunch conducts entertaining wine tasting for large & small parties and looks forward to helping you make your next wine venture a memorable one. Cheers!
More Info:
773-782-6706
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| Wine For All
| | Founded by noted wine writer and humorist W. R. Tish, Wine For All ("Pairing Wine & Fun Since the 20th Century") is the leading corporate and private wine-tasting agency in the New York metro area.
Tish's unique approach to wine events blends comedy, education and good taste. All events are customized to fit the venue and participants. In addition to selecting "trend-o-licious" juice, Tish also provides the best tasting sheets in the business as well as fun props and prizes. Corporate clients include pharmaceutical companies, financial groups and law firms; private parties have included bachelorette parties, birthday bashes and elegant private dinners. Food and wine pairing is a specialty; as Tish puts it, "I drink, therefore I am. I eat, therefore I am more."
More Info:
P.O Box 777
Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-1627
www.wineforall.com |
| Michael Green
| | Michael Green conducts educational wine and spirits events for corporate team-building, festivals and conferences around the world.
In addition to being a frequent guest on the Food Network and the Fine Living Network, Michael is Gourmet magazine’s long-time wine and spirits consultant, based in New York City.
Taking wine tastings from ordinary to riveting, Michael touches on current affairs and international culture in a way that makes wine relevant for any audience, across all industries. With more than twenty-years immersed in the wine world and a passion for performance, Green’s presentations blend theater and sensory experience like no other educator.
At the heart of his adventurous wine-meets-pop culture curriculum, Michael’s students not only become better wine tasters, but they also learn to roam retail shelves and wine lists with confidence. His disarming approach for simplifying wine comes from decades of experience in the beverage business – from retailer to importer to writer and beyond.
Michael is an alumnus of New York's High School of Performing Arts and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia. He currently serves the food and wine community as a member of the Society of Wine Educators; the New York Association of Cooking Teachers; the Boards of Share Our Strength and the American Institute of Wine and Food. He also co-wrote the world’s first interactive wine tasting musical, Wine Lovers, which is touring nationally in 2007.
More Info:
New York City
212-787-1055
www.michaelgreen.com |
| A Grape Affair
| | A Grape Affair is designed to do private wine events for anyone who wants to know more about wine in a fun and non-intimidating environment, like your home. Gather several friends or co workers together and we will swirl, sniff and sip our way through the basics of each wine. We can do a specific region or just varietals, it can be formal and educational or fun and interactive, you decide.
More Info:
PO Box 565 Portsmouth NH 03802
603.433.0160
www.agrapeaffair.com |
| Chuck Blethen
| | Seminars, speaking engagements, and corporate teambuilding events around wine - winemaking, wine history, wine regions, wine tasting, and wine etiquette. All events supported by ppt presentation slides and handouts. Buy "The Wine Etiquette Guide" by Chuck Blethen available at www.AZwineCru.com for $14.95
More Info:
Box 14524
Scottsdale AZ 85267 USA
480-225-8430
www.AZWineCru.com |
| Monroe James Lawrence(The Nightlife Sommelier)
| | Monroe James Lawrence offers Enlightened Perspectives on Fine Beverages and Entertainment.
Monroe holds the Advanced Certificate through the Wine Spirits Education Trust (WSET), and he is currently a Diploma of Wine student. He also holds a Certificate of completion for the Artisanal Master of Cheese Program. He does wine consulting & buying, cellar management services, as well as conducts wine tastings and events. In his educational and entertaining New York City nightlife tours he acts as your own personal Tour Guide and Sommelier. Tours focus on alcoholic beverages, food, as well as Jazz and Broadway history. Monroe also writes a featured article called Jazz Uncorked for allaboutjazz.com.
Monroe is educated in Business & Hospitality Management, Political Science, Anthropology, Art History, History, Ancient Studies, Egyptology, as well as History of Music and Film at colleges including Johnson & Wales, Brown, and Harvard. Due to his extensive academic background and varied interests, he offers a unique perspective of beverages, food, and entertainment throughout the entire course of human history. Monroe enjoys reading, watching/attending lectures, and philosophical debate. A lover of music, he can be found in attendance at Jazz clubs, Broadway shows, the Philharmonic, Opera, and Ballet. His family used to own a successful Nightclub/Restaurant and a working farm that he managed. He also worked at the #1 Wine Store in the Rhode Island market and was the Wine Director for a store in Cambridge, MA. Currently, he is working on research for a book/lecture series on the topic of “Wine as a Symbolic Motif in Ancient Myth and Religion”. He is also currently involved with research of indigenous and ancient beer, as well as research on the history of tea, coffee, and chocolate.
Monroe has been described as charismatic, passionate, and personable, and he offers wine education that differs from the normal tasting method.
More Info:
617-571-3309
www.thenightlifesommelier.com |
| Melissa Monosoff
| | Mrs. Monosoff is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has honed her skills at the top restaurants in Philadelphia as the beverage director and sommelier at the Fountain Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel and as a sommelier at The Striped Bass and Avenue B restaurants. In 2004 Wine & Spirits Magazine named Mrs. Monosoff one of America’s “Best Young Sommeliers”. In addition she was awarded the Bronze Medal in the national Jeune Sommeliers competition sponsored by the Chaine des Rotisseurs and the Court of Master Sommeliers. She became a Master of Wine Candidate in November of 2005 and an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers in August of 2004. She is now one of a few women in America and the first in Philadelphia to be a candidate for both a certification as a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine.
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2201 Cherry Street #204
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-840-0587
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| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
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PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Washington Wine Academy
| | The Washington Wine Academy (WWA) is your Washington, DC resource for wine education. WWA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission of wine education is evident in every detail of our offerings. Our faculty wine speakers include recognizable names such as wine columnists from the Washington Post, Washington Times and Washingtonian Magazine.
In addition to offering both public and private educational wine tastings; we are an approved Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) training center. WSET is the world’s premier wine education organization, their training centers can be found around the globe with thirteen (13) approved centers in the Continental United States.
As an approved WSET center, we provide training and certification for the wine professional. We offer WSET training taught by a Master of Wine with certification upon successful course completion at the Intermediate and the Advanced levels.
Whether you are a wine novice or aficionado the WWA is your premier wine education center in the Washington, DC area.
For course and event offerings, please visit us online at http://www.WashingtonWineAcademy.org or email CyndyNelson@WashingtonWineAcademy.org
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P.O. Box 30800
Alexandria, Virginia 22310-0800
703-971-1525
www.WashingtonWineAcademy.org |
| Peter Nelson, Nelson Wine Co.
| | Peter Nelson has worked among the vines in France, at the retail level in Southern California, and has hosted wine events and seminars in Pasadena, California. His love of wine shows in his informative and fun presentations. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), has credentials at the Court of Master Sommeliers, and has visited every major wine growing region in Italy and France. If you are looking for someone to host a private wine tasting event, or an event for retail promotion, Mr. Nelson can be of service. For an e-mail describing services and charges, please send a request. Also speaks French and Italian. A votre sante!
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1609 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. 111
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 593-4329
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| Karl S. Von Senden
| | Host of Good Libations, The Wine Show. Wine and Food editor to The View magazine. Wine Writer and frequent contributor to Scottsdale Food, AZ3Sixty and Edible Phoenix. Educator and highly entertaining presenter at wine tasting events and wine dinners. Second Level Sommelier accredited by the International Sommelier Guild and scholar in the Masters of Wine Program.
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480-893-8994
kvonsenden@goodlibations.net
www.goodlibations.net
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602-577-1290
www.goodlibations.net |
| Ron Kapon
| | Professor Kapon started the wine program at Fairleigh Dickinson's International School of Hospitality Management in 1997 and teaches the 15 week credit course at the Teaneck, New Jersey campus. In 2005 he became the instructor for the wine program at the new Hudson County Community College Culinary Arts center in downtown Jersey City which is affiliated with FDU. He has donated over 2,000 wine books & magazines to the Ron Kapon Wine Library at FDU.
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230 West 79 St- #42N- NYC 10024-6210
(212) 799-6311
tastersguildny.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Wine Muse
| | The Wine Muse. Annette Hanami, AIWS, is a Certified Wine Educator based in Old Town Napa. She holds the Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Certified Wine Professional certification from the Culinary Institute of America. She is one of 25 Americans trained and accredited by the Bordeaux Wine Council as a Bordeaux Educator and is also certified by The Spanish Wine Academy as a Spanish Wine Educator. The wine muse will inspire and educate your audience about international wines whether they be consumer seminars, corporate and team-building events, or retail, hotel and restaurant staff training. Available for local tutored tastings and private groups.
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PO Box 6266 Napa, CA 94559
707-694-8293
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| Andrew Dornenburg & Karen Page
| | Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page, who write about wine for The Washington Post, lead wine tastings as well as seminars on pairing food with wine and other beverages for industry professionals and amateur enthusiasts alike. Their 2006 book What to Drink With What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea -- Even Water -- Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers won the Georges Duboeuf "Best Wine Book of the Year" Award and the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, and was named a Finalist for the 2007 IACP Cookbook Award. After cooking professionally at top restaurants in Boston and New York City, Dornenburg studied with Madeleine Kamman at the School for American Chefs at Beringer Vineyards and earned his sommelier certificate through the Sommelier Society of America. Having served as a consultant to Fortune 500 food and beverage companies, Page passed the introductory course of the Court of Master Sommeliers and also holds degrees from Northwestern University and the Harvard Business School.
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527 Third Avenue Suite 130
New York, NY 10016
212/642-5870
www.becomingachef.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Peter Nelson, Nelson Wine Co.
| | Peter Nelson has worked among the vines in France, at the retail level in Southern California, and has hosted wine events and seminars in Pasadena, California. His love of wine shows in his informative and fun presentations. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), has credentials at the Court of Master Sommeliers, and has visited every major wine growing region in Italy and France. If you are looking for someone to host a private wine tasting event, or an event for retail promotion, Mr. Nelson can be of service. For an e-mail describing services and charges, please send a request. Also speaks French and Italian. A votre sante!
More Info:
1609 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. 111
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 593-4329
www.nelsonwinecompany.com |
| Patrick W Fegan
| | Year-round 5 week courses and 1-night seminars ranging from the basic to the advanced levels.
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1942 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608
312-491-0284
wineschool.com |
| Wine Educators Ltd.
| | Available Anywhere in Northern California/Nevada.
G.M. “Pooch” Pucilowski is a dynamic and exciting speaker and his enthusiasm for wine is balanced by his 30+ years of teaching and educating both consumers and members of the trade. He has learned that most people perceived wine “as too complicated.” Pooch breaks down the “complications” of wine into easily understandable segments. He knows what is important and what is hype. Any “consumer” will get the facts they need to know to make an informed decision about how to taste wine and which wines to buy.
Who is this for: Meeting Planners, Convention Coordinators, Change of Pace Programs, Spousal Programs, Doctor Incentives, Investment groups, restaurants, retail stores, business clients, sales meetings, employee incentive programs, employee camaraderie and oh, did we mention - consumers?
These tastings/seminars (done with or without wine) are for groups from 20 to 500 participants. All seminars include a complete outline for note taking.
Samples of some of the presentations available (from 20 minutes to 3 hours):
1. How to Evaluate Wines Like a Wine Judge! This is Pooch's most popular seminar. It goes into the details of how to smell, taste and view wine.
2. Questions and Answers. Everything you wanted to know about wine but couldn't remember the question. No worries! Pooch provides a complete list of 100+ questions that will get your group started. It's fun, entertaining and educational!
3. Three to Six-Course meals and the wines that will “marry.”
4. Using Jelly Belly's and Smelling Kits to help you taste wines better.
5. How to Sip, Sample, Savor, Swirl, Sniff, Slurp, Smell and Spit.
6. Wine Bottle Shapes and what they can tell you about how the wine will taste.
7. Tours and meals (via bus/limo) to California's Wine Country for the day, afternoon or the week.
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7784 Magnolia Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-961-6150
www.UniversityofWine.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tom DiNardo - The Wine Zealot
| | Tom DiNardo has worked in the wine industry in both California and Washington. With a reverence for the grape, Tom continues his passionate pursuit today as a wine consultant and educator who teaches others about oenology and wine collecting. Mr. DiNardo is a sommelier diplomate with the International Sommelier Guild and a member of the Society of Wine Educators. He is a freelance writer for Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.com. Tom is a featured auctioneer for Chicago based ERI wine auction gallery, and has sold some of the finest and rarest wines from around the world. Mr. DiNardo is also a certified master appraiser. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Dara Does It
| | Can’t cook and want to learn? Want a specialty event to draw attention to your business? Need a spokesperson to kick start a new product? Dara Bunjon, founder of Dara Does It brings to the table her passion for food along with her years of public relations and marketing experience. Your choice of services are vast from cooking classes for home cooks and team building, food styling, freelance writing, cooking presentations on television, and product demonstrations. If it is food – Dara Does It. Google Dara Bunjon for a more in-depth profile.
More Info:
410-486-0339
www.dara-does-it.com |
| Taste and Savor by Nancy Waldeck
| | Interested in easy to understand wine tips and tricks you can use for wine tonight – or the big weekend? Join Taste and Savor’s Chef Nancy Waldeck to discover how to choose the perfect wine, discover fun ideas for tasting and be the wine hero in your household! Public and private classes are a natural for Nancy, a holder of the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate. Her excellent presentation skills, original ideas, bubbly personality and artistic expression make her classes unlike any other. Your experience with Taste and Savor will be lighthearted, valuable and memorable. Some of the most requested classes are Italian Wines made Easy, Wine for Dessert Lovers, How to Taste, and Wine Challenge. Let Taste and Savor make your Wine Class enjoyable, appealing and effective. Read all about public classes, subscribe to the Friday Four - a weekly wine and food newsletter, check out the food and wine blog, and read wine reviews by visiting the Taste and Savor website.
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1741 Garraux Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30327
404.483.7829
www.tasteandsavor.com |
| Mark Phillips,
| | Mark Phillips is one of the most popular wine speakers in the nation. His irreverent approach and humorous delivery makes each talk an entertaining educational experience.
He was "discovered" by a public television executive who was convinced Mark was just the person Americans needed to teach them about wine. His PBS show made its debut in March 2006 and has broken all records.
No group is too small or too big. Mark has conducted wi |
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