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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 |
| Wine Divas
| | Invite us over!
With an entertaining approach, catering to both novice and connoisseur alike, WINE DIVAS will come to your home or business and guide you and your party through a line-up of Old World style wines.
With WINE DIVA, you will refine your understanding of wine as well as its cultural and historical background. Whatever the occasion, we will 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.
WINE DIVA is headed by Ryan Gaumer and Wendy Roberts, who collectively have over 40 years experience in the wine and entertainment industries. Wendy Roberts' extensive wine background includes the successful completion of a two-year hands on certificate program in viticulture and wine marketing at SRJC in Sonoma, followed by a year-long internship with the prestigious Arrowood Winery. For over 15 years, she has worked in the industry as a Wine Consultant, Educator, Event Coordinator and Marketing Strategist for some of the top restaurants and retailers both in southern California and in the wine country of northern Califiornia, where she lived and worked for 17 years. Currently, Wendy is working on the distribution side of wine sales in Los Angeles for several esteemed wine companies. Ryan Gaumer has a comprehensive background in both viticulture and the arts. He spent 5 years as the Wine Director at numerous top-rated restaurants in Seattle before relocating to Paris, France, where he spent the next 5 years as the Wine Director at Café Universel, a legendary jazz club. While in France, Ryan became fluent in French, earning a degree in French Language and Civilization from the Sorbonne University as well as exhibiting and selling his artwork/sculpture to much acclaim. Ryan is currently the Southern California Sales Manager for Vinalia Imports, one of the most reputable French wine importers.
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13753 Burbank Blvd #A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
310-923-2561
www.lawinediva.com |
| The Recipe Thief
| | Fun and educational cooking classes with local master chefs, in the community or privately commissioned. Contact the Recipe Thief to inquire about a private booking or to learn of upcoming public classes.
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317 Palisades Drive
805-963-2299
www.recipethief.com |
| Sense-Sational Sommelier
| | Lisa Stoll is a wine educator, with an Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. WSET.
I provide classes with a focus on sensory perception of wine and enjoyment of the wine experience. I also provide tradtional wine education on varietals and create customized classes for private tasting events. Think of me for corporate events and private parties. I am available throughout Ventura County, Los Angeles County and Santa Barbara County.
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Camarillo, CA
805 504-6291
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| The Traveling Sommelier
| | We provide wine and food pairing discussions, talks about wines, learning about tasting wines, and other wine-related subjects for your public and private events. We do not sell wine or wine clubs.
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1024 East Larrabee St. Unit #E
Santa Maria, CA 93455
805 260 8799
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| Santa Barbara Sommelier
| | My name is Kyle Erickson and I am a Santa Barbara native and Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers available for a variety of services. Professional tastings, seminars for restaurants, and tours to the Central Coast's best wineries are just a few of the available services. Please call or e-mail if interested.
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Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 588-6354
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