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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
USA
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Doug Frost
| | Doug is deeply involved in the educational work of both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine programs.
More Info:
c/o Aixois
251 East 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
913-385-7376
www.dougfrost.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 |
| Thompson Wine Group
| | The Thompson Wine Group is an Atlanta-based wine consulting firm offering wine and food educators, wine event marketing and management assistance, special speakers, and more.
Founded in 1999 by Dan Thompson, the Thompson Wine Group was the original creator behind The Wine Report magazine. Thompson also founded the Wine South Festival in Atlanta.
Other services include:
* Wine shop retail consulting, selection, service, advice
* Wine classes, clubs, collector and insurance appraisals
* Wine education, seminars, tastings for both on-and- off premise
* Wine related restaurant training, hotel and trade show events
More Info:
390 W. Pike St. #201
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
678-776-4765
www.thompsonwine.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 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 |
| Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting
| | Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting provides interactive, educational wine tastings for private and corporate events in the Metro DC area. Kelly's philosophy is that wine is something to be paired with good food, good friends and good conversation. It should be approachable, not intimidating; fun, not stressful; and above all--enjoyable! Her wine tastings are the perfect option for a memorable wedding shower or engagement party, a casual and fun get-together with friends, or a corporate promotional reception or employee appreciation event.
Kelly has been conducting wine tastings in the DC area for groups of different sizes for over 6 years. She is a graduate of the Windows on the World Wine School in New York City, and holds both an Intermediate and an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET).
Kelly is also a freelance wine and food writer, whose articles have appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, and Washington Woman, among others. Contact her today to schedule your wine tasting event!
More Info:
703.203.WINE
www.trywine.net |
| 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.
More Info:
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
USA
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Denman Moody
| | See "Ask Denman" at www.MoodysWeeklyWineReview.com for references.
More Info:
1111 Bering Dr. #1106
Houston, Texas 77057
713-278-9695
www.MoodysWeeklyWineReview.com |
| Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier
| | Ron Edwards, M.S. is a man who has been surrounded by the service of others all his life. It was only natural that he would end up serving others as a profession. His father served others as a minister and taught him through example that serving is a noble and respectable way to live. He found, like his father did, that serving others fulfills a person like no other profession can.
In his travels he has been a server, Dining Room Manager of Sweet Lorraine’s Cafe, General Manager/Sommelier of Five Lakes Grill, Dining Room Service Instructor at Schoolcraft College, Sommelier of Tapawingo, Director of Education for The Grapevine School of Wine and now owner of Five Star Sommelier Services.
In 1997 Ron sat for and passed the Certificate Level Sommelier exam and then dedicated himself to the task of Advanced Sommelier which he accomplished in 1998. In 2004 he passed the Practical Service portion of the Master Sommelier Exam and in 2005 he passed the Theory & Tasting portions to become the 75th Master Sommelier in the US.
He is passionate about sharing the knowledge that empowers people to explore the world of wine, spirits and beers.
More Info:
311 West Hurlbut
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-675-1312
www.fivestarsommelier.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 |
| David Baer / WineBaer
| | David is a tireless wine crusader who has been educating wine consumers since 1999. Specializing in house and office tastings, dinners, and parties, fundraising events, and other activities to help demystify wine and make it more accessible for the average consumer.
David offers both formal lectures and casual wine parties to his clients. Popular topics include Food-Friendly Wines, Old World vs. New World Wines, French Wine Basics, Understanding German Wines, Blind Tasting Parties, Cool Climate Wines, The Greatest Wines You've Never Heard Of, Corporate Team Building, and many others.
David has overseen Marketing and Events for celebrated New York Importer/Distributor Polaner Selections and comes to Portland to join the folks at Triage Wines. He has taught classes at several New York wine shops and ran one of that state's largest consumer wine tasting groups, with over 600 members.
More Info:
Winebaer
Portland, OR
914-522-9363
www.winebaer.net |
| 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 |
| Mel and Rose
| | The Mel and Rose private events programs are designed for maximum flexibility and an eye towards the creative. The in-store events can consist of anything from an informal wine tasting seminar to fun and entertaining wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. It can be a great way to re-motivate your team of employees or throw a bridal shower for a champagne connoisseur. All instruction is conducted by staff trained at Mel and Rose and backed by 15 years of experience in the business. Mel & Rose does it all for you by providng, not only the instructor, but also the wines/champagnes, food, glassware and either the outdoor Tuscan patio or plush wine tasting room.
For more information, please call Michelle at 323-655-5557 or email at michelle@melandrose.com.
More Info:
8344 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
323-655-5557
www.melandrose.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 |
| Laurent Guinand - GiraMondo Wine Adventures
| | Laurent Guinand is a French national. He comes from Lyon, not far from the Beaujolais Region. He started his career promoting the French wines in the US with Sopexa / Food & Wines from France, Inc. He then became a banker and worked on financing food and wine ventures in the US. Since then, Laurent accumulated over 12 years experience in strategy consulting for companies such as A.T. Kearney, CGEY and Metis Strategy. Laurent has also been an Adjunct Professor of International Business at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts University).
Laurent developed innovative tools derived from strategy consulting to enhance the wine tasting experience and started GiraMondo Associates LLC in 2004 after 10 years of experience, designing and presenting well over 150 wine tasting seminars for wines from France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Australia, South Africa and of course the United States.
Laurent holds a Ph.D. in food economics from the University of Paris XIII. He is also a graduate of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and of the Ross School of Business from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is currently writing a book on Wine Economics.
Laurent designs, organizes and presents wine tasting events for corporations, non-profit organizations, alumni clubs, fund raisers, and to support business development efforts of companies such as money managers, CPAs, and consultancies.
More Info:
202.297.0626
www.giramondowine.com |
| John Alonge
| | John Alonge, co-owner of the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, is a noted wine educator and speaker. His presentations range from introductory wine courses and structured tastings to hands on wine events.
More Info:
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
200 Harbor Drive, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-6400
www.sdwineculinary.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 |
| Keith Wallace, Director
| | Keith is a leading figure in wine education. The founder of the Wine School of Philadelphia, Keith is a rare breed on the east coast: a full time wine guru. As such, his curriculum vitae is getting quite hefty.
Along with being a popular wine personality, he continues to work as a consultant for an Italian winery, a lecturer for two major universities, and a popular wine & food writer.
Keith's interviews have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek: SmallBiz, BonAppetit Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. On television, he has appeared nationally on The Learning Channel, and regionally on both Fox and CBS. He is a featured wine writer for PhillyStyle Magazine, Dining Out Magazine, and the Wine & Spirits Quarterly.
Whether on stage or in front of the camera, his charismatically goofy persona puts his achievements in the proper light "I love my job ," he says "I drink for a living, for [edit]'s sake. Despite his wine tasting obligations, Keith continues to teach fulltime for The Wine School of Philadelphia.
More Info:
The Wine School of Philadelphia
2006 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-965-1514
www.vinology.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:
1425 NE Stile Drive
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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 |
| 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 |
| Wine Unearthed
| | Wine Unearthed Specialise in Wine Education, Wine Tastings and Wine events. Come along to one of our one day wine workshops or why not let us organise a fantastic corporate wine tasting event.
More Info:
Based in Cheshire but cover the whole of the UK
0161 980 5908
www.wineunearthed.co.uk |
| Marnie Old
| | Known for her common-sense approach, tireless enthusiasm and leadership in the wine community, Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading wine educators and Philadelphia’s highest profile sommelier. She teaches about wine, beer and spirits across the country and around the world.
Marnie's wine columns appear regularly in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania’s Wine & Spirits Quarterly. She is also a contributing editor for Santé Magazine, serving the restaurant and hospitality industry.
In 2005, Marnie’s award-winning wine classes were launched for internet delivery through the University of Delaware. The Wine Online program is a four part introductory wine course, designed for both consumers and restaurant staff. Marnie has been a wine educator for Manhattan’s prestigious French Culinary Institute since 2001, and serves as mid-Atlantic wine educator for Wine & Spirits Magazine
Marnie spent five years as Sommelier at the famed Striped Bass restaurant, and later as Executive Beverage Director for their premier restaurant group, Meal Ticket Inc. Old launched her independent venture, Old Wines LLC, in October 2001 and her cutting edge beverage programs continue to earn national press and praise.
More Info:
Old Wines
710 Chestnut St
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215 351 9985
marnieold.com |
| Marnie Old
| | Known for her common-sense approach, tireless enthusiasm and leadership in the wine community, Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading wine educators and Philadelphia’s highest profile sommelier. She teaches about wine, beer and spirits across the country and around the world.
Marnie's wine columns appear regularly in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania’s Wine & Spirits Quarterly. She is also a contributing editor for Santé Magazine, serving the restaurant and hospitality industry.
In 2005, Marnie’s award-winning wine classes were launched for internet delivery through the University of Delaware. The Wine Online program is a four part introductory wine course, designed for both consumers and restaurant staff. Marnie has been a wine educator for Manhattan’s prestigious French Culinary Institute since 2001, and serves as mid-Atlantic wine educator for Wine & Spirits Magazine
Marnie spent five years as Sommelier at the famed Striped Bass restaurant, and later as Executive Beverage Director for their premier restaurant group, Meal Ticket Inc. Old launched her independent venture, Old Wines LLC, in October 2001 and her cutting edge beverage programs continue to earn national press and praise.
More Info:
Old Wines
710 Chestnut St
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215 351 9985
marnieold.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 |
| WinEsideout
| | WinEsideout specializes in organizing custom wine events for business and private occasions. Whether your goal is networking, teambuilding or entertainment, WinEsideout is your partner when it comes to hosting a memorable event.
We collaborate closely with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience. All our wine tastings and educational events are delivered by wine educators, editors and other wine professionals. We pride ourselves in offering unique occasions that enable interaction and conversation by combining learning with fun.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Client Meetings: Are you in need for a new, fresh idea for your marketing plan? WinEsideout creates one-of-a kind experiences that your prospects and clients will remember.
Fundraising Events: A wine tasting for your next event will catch your donors' eyes. Something special for a special cause.
Teambuilding: Blind tastings for teambuilding purposes have proven very successful and popular. Participants are broken into groups and asked, as a team, to taste and identify various wines presented by our wine educators.
Company Party: Whether for a birthday celebration or a holiday party, our wine tasting events are a fun alternative to the usual office party.
PRIVATE SERVICES:
Birthday or Holiday Celebration: A themed tasting can enliven any cocktail party. WinEsideout works within any budget to provide wine tasting events in a private setting. Try our "Wine Triathlon", "Grape Personalities" or a blind tasting for a fun family get together.
Wedding Shower: Whether the bride is simply looking for something different for her bridal shower or whether the couple is a pair of wine aficionados who want a wine-themed couple shower, WinEsideout is happy to accommodate any vision.
More Info:
Brooklyn Heights, NY
3472655085
www.winesideout.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 |
| Keith Wallace, Director
| | Keith is a leading figure in wine education. The founder of the Wine School of Philadelphia, Keith is a rare breed on the east coast: a full time wine guru. As such, his curriculum vitae is getting quite hefty.
Along with being a popular wine personality, he continues to work as a consultant for an Italian winery, a lecturer for two major universities, and a popular wine & food writer.
Keith's interviews have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek: SmallBiz, BonAppetit Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. On television, he has appeared nationally on The Learning Channel, and regionally on both Fox and CBS. He is a featured wine writer for PhillyStyle Magazine, Dining Out Magazine, and the Wine & Spirits Quarterly.
Whether on stage or in front of the camera, his charismatically goofy persona puts his achievements in the proper light "I love my job ," he says "I drink for a living, for [edit]'s sake. Despite his wine tasting obligations, Keith continues to teach fulltime for The Wine School of Philadelphia.
More Info:
The Wine School of Philadelphia
2006 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-965-1514
www.vinology.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 |
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