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| Antonio Mauriello
| | Antonio Mauriello developed a strong passion for Italian cuisine and for its inseparable companion, wine, while in his native Rome, Italy. He is a graduate of the Associazione Italiana Sommelier in Rome. Now living in Canada’s National Capital since 1997, Antonio is the founder and owner of DiVino Wine Studio, and a gregarious and enthusiastic wine and food authority.
He is a director of the National Capital Sommelier Guild, a sommelier consultant to the Italian Trade Commission and Groovy Grapes, and a wine instructor with The Cultural Kitchen and The Urban Element cooking studios. Antonio is a teacher at Algonquin College sommelier program and also serves as a restaurant wine consultant, a wine columnist and a broadcaster. He travels extensively because of his insatiable passion for researching unknown grape varieties, small wine producers and regional cuisine.
More Info:
20-2 Bertona Street
Ottawa, ON
K2G 0W2 Canada
613 221-9760
www.divinowinestudio.com |
| The Savvy Grapes
| | The Savvy Grapes an award winning company that hosts winemaker's dinners, Sommelier wine tastings, wine 'classes', wine tours, and wine and food events for the general public, private and corporate clients. Everyone is invited to join us as we explore the world of wine. To receive invitations to The Savvy Grapes upcoming events, or to have The Savvy Grapes create a custom wine and food event, contact events@thesavvygrapes.com or 613-851-1785. Cheers!
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613-851-1785
www.thesavvygrapes.com |
| Divino Wine Studio
| | Divino Wine Studio is dedicated to helping enthusiasts at all levels learn the art and pleasures of wine and food—while broadening their tasting skills— through a range of courses and activities.
Our activities range from two-hour seminars to 11-day wine tours of Italy. We are sure you can find something that interests you!
More Info:
20-2 Bertona Street
Ottawa, ON
K2G 0W2 Canada
613 221-9760
www.divinowinestudio.com |
| Brian Preston - Certified Sommelier
| | Brian has been a certified Sommelier for over 10 years involved in wine education, conducting private tours of Niagara and Prince Edward County wineries, and he works with restaurants presenting special food/wine tasting suppers. He also conducts private tastings. Learning in a fun social environment are his hallmarks.
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6 Polk Crescent, PO Box 112
Portland, Ontario
K0G 1V0
613-272-3129
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| Groovy Grapes Entertaining Wine Education & Events
| | Turn your next cocktail party into a wine tasting experience. Groovy Grapes specializes in stylish and entertaining wine tasting concepts for corporate and private clients. Call 613 715 9399 or visit www.groovygrapes.com for a free wine event consultation.
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394 Winston Ave
Ottawa ON
K2A 1Y5
Canada
613 715 9399
www.groovygrapes.com |
| John McCormick, Sommelier
| | John, a certified Sommelier, has been engaged in wine education for 35 years. He regularly conducts tutored themed tastings, presides over the regular Ritz III restaurant food/wine pairings and represents MCO Interesting Wines and Spirits, Ontario Agent for many family run, single estate, highly respected vineyards worldwide. John frequently responds to requests for his services to tailor specific tutored tastings for corporate and private clients.
More Info:
3799 Marble Canyon Crescent
Ottawa, On
K1V 1P9
613-822-2257
www.thingsvinous.com |
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