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| 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.
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37 Maple Ave. Ste.3A
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10706
914-478-5197
www.westchesterwineschool.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 |
| 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."
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P.O Box 777
Katonah, NY 10536
914-232-1627
www.wineforall.com |
| Cooking With Rinku
| | Rinku Bhattacharya teaches Indian, Malaysian and Thai cooking classes, both in her location and for groups in the Westchester area, in their location. These classes can involve discussions incorporating wine pairings. Ms. Bhattacharya also demonstrates at the Whole Foods Market and teaches at the Westchester Community College.
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110 Franklin Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
914 643 2363
www.cookingwithrinku.com |
| Make Your Own Wine - Westchester's School of Winemaking
| | Richard Mattina is the owner and Master Winemaker at Make Your Own Wine - Westchester's School of Winemaking. The school is housed in a 5,100 square foot facility in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Mattina has made well-over 10,000 gallons of wine wine with over 500 students thoughout the Westchester County area and is available for winery tours, team building events and speaking engagements on the topic of winemaking.
More Info:
105 Fairview Park Drive
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-347-9463
www.MYOWine.com |
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