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| 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 wine tastings for 2 people up to 3000. And with the price as low as $15 per person, it's quite affordable. Contact Mark to find out which of his unique wine tasting formats is right for your group.
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Available to travel.
703-799-1221
www.winetasting.org |
| 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 |
| Jay Youmans MW - The Bethesda Wine School
| | Jay Youmans MW is one of only 21 Americans, and the only person in the DC area, to have ever passed the Master of Wine Exam. Considered to be the most difficult wine exam of its type.
He teaches the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses, the Society of Wine Educator's Certified Specialist in Wine Course, and is a regular speaker for the French Wine Society.
He writes and tastes wine for the International Wine Review, and has served as a wine judge for the Star Wine International Wine Competition, the Mid Atlantic Wine Competition, the Dallas Morning News Competition, and the California State Fair.
Jay has developed a reputation and loyal following for his humorous and unpretentious approach to wine. Regardless of whether you want an informal causal gathering, or a more serious exploration of wine, let Jay share his knowledge and experience in creating the perfect tasting for you.
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9600 Parkwood Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-467-7927
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| 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.
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410-486-0339
www.dara-does-it.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!
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703.203.WINE
www.trywine.net |
| 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 |
| TasteDC- DC's Taste
| | TasteDC - Washington, D.C.'s Premiere Wine Tasting Organization offers your group a fun and educational event that will be unforgettable! We've been entertaining people for over 11 years with over 1,000 tastings to our credit - and over 30,000 happy customers! Affordable - YES, Snooty - NO, Entertaining - You Bet!
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3018 Arizona Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
202-244-3700
www.tastedc.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.
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PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.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.
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PO Box 763
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-4212
www.thewinecoach.com |
| Adventure Wine
| | Award-winning Wine Educator Robert Cavanaugh has hosted tours and seminars in over a dozen countries throughout the world. His humorous, down-to-earth approach makes wine tasting and education enjoyable for all levels of knowledge.
Robert is the founder and owner of Adventure Wine (www.adventurewine.com), host of Ultrasport.TV’s Racing through Wine Country, co-host of WEBR’s radio show Vintage Rugby Brothers, and works with Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Foundation.
He holds certifications from the Windows on the World Wine School at the World Trade Center in New York, The Wine and Spirits Education Trust of London, The Academie du Vin of Paris and The Court of Master Sommeliers. Robert is the former Director of Beverage and Sommelier d’ Hotel for the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in New York City and Palm Beach.
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14604 Devereaux Terrace
North Potomac, MD 20878
240-483-1275
www.adventurewine.com |
| The Vino Vixen
| | The Vino Vixen is Mari Stull - Award winning Wine Editor of the Alexandria Times and syndicated wine columnist in 17 publications.
The Vino Vixen is refreshingly FUN and takes a light-hearted and very enjoyable approach to wine. But make no mistake - the Vixen is deadly serious about educating wine lovers on wine and appreciating wine.
If you are looking for a wine educator to give your next event a bit more frivolity and enjoyment with a healthy dose of wine education, look no further than The Vino Vixen.
The Vino Vixen discounts her speaking fees to charitable organizations.
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205 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
571.274.1001
www.vinovixen.org |
| Adventure Wine
| | Adventure Wine hosts public and private wine events, tours, dinners and other wine-themed educational & social events.
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14604 Devereaux Terrace
North Potomac, MD 20878
240-483-1275
adventurewine.com |
| Tony Guida, Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar
| | Tony has been conducting wine seminars for large and small groups in the Washington DC area for more than 25 years. His wide experience, his joie de vivre, his no nonsense approach to the subject, as well as his reasonable fees, make him much sought after as a speaker and an educator. Call him at 301-229-0307 to discuss your needs.
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7401 Arden Rd.
Cabin John MD 20818
301-229-0307
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