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.

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Winebaer

Portland, OR

• david@winebaer.net
• www.winebaer.net
• 914-522-9363

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

• info@DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com
• www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com
• 888-503-0828

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 ~

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1425 NE Stile Drive
Hillsboro, OR 97124

• fred@anoseforwine.com
• www.anoseforwine.com
• 503-314-2041

Frederick Armstrong - Wine Director / Sommelier * In Good Taste * International Sommelier Guild

Fred Armstrong first developed a taste for wines in 1987 while touring France and Italy and drinking the local wines. In the early 1990’s, being a native Oregonian, he developed a love for local Pinot Noirs. This love for Pinots grew into a passion to learn more about wine and wine growing regions. After fifteen years in the telecommunication industry, Fred decided to take his career where his heart is, wine. In addition to occasionally lending a hand at some local wineries, Fred worked for a local wine distributor and teaches wine classes. Fred is now the Director of Wine at In Good Taste. He passed the two day International Sommelier Guild exam and is a certified Sommelier.

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231 NW 11th Ave Portland OR 97209

• wineguy@igtoregon.com
• www.ingoodtastestore.com
• 503-248-2015

E. Harry Ryan, Certified Sommelier (CMS)

E. Harry Ryan is a Sommelier, certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers, member of the Society of Wine educators, winemaker, writer and professional wine judge with an extensive knowledge of wines and the worldwide market. As such, he has taught wine/spirit classes (including modern Ecological Farming Methods: Organic and Biodynamic), food/wine pairings to the trade, wait staff and general public. Join Harry every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Singer Hill Coffeehouse and Wine Bar for on going tastings and education.

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623 7th Street
Oregon City, Oregon 97045

• harry@singerhill.com
• www.singerhill.com/home/
• 503-656-5252

Wine & Food Experiences

Wine & Food Experiences: - Tours, Tasings, Education...FUN - Winemakers, Chefs, Locations, - Customized, Affordable, Totally Unique Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and more... Get an INSIDER'S experience, from an INSIDER! Candice Swanson Experience Creator Wine & Food Experiences 503.367.0151

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• candicetours@gmail.com
• www.wineandfoodexperiences.com
• 503.367.0151

Square Deal Wine Company

Wine should be enjoyable - not ponderous or pretentious. Our educational classes can be tailored to your specific tastes and knowledge level. Trust your own palate.

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2321 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97210

• elizabeth@squaredealwine.com
• www.squaredealwine.com
• 503-226-9463

Charles E Hesson, Jr

Certified Specialist Of Wine-The Society Of Wine Educators Certified Sommelier-The Court Of Master Sommeliers

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240 SE 5th St
Dundee, Oregon 97115

• charles@dobbesfamilyestate.com
• www.dobbesfamilyestate.com
• 503-538-1141

Sharona Tsubota

Private and corporate wine, single malt whisky, and sake seminars, tastings, and food pairing events

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• shachan@hotmail.com
• 215-692-2880

The Wine and Spirit Archive

The Wine and Spirit Archive offers wine, spirit and cocktail courses ranging from introductory level classes for beginners to professional certification courses for the beverage professional or those seeking to enter that industry. Our recreational classes dispense with the myths and intimidations surrounding the world of wine and spirits and give you the tools, vocabulary and tasting skills necessary to explore and enjoy these beverages. We limit our recreational courses to 10 students per class to foster interaction, exploration and conversation. Our professional certification courses are geared toward industry professionals currently working or seeking to work in establishments such as restaurants, retail outlets, or wineries, or in fields such as journalism, distribution, marketing, or education. We offer the world's foremost wine certification program through The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and are currently the only providers of this program in Oregon. This rigorous and challenging program is offered at the Intermediate and Advanced Levels and is internationally recognized among wine professionals and employers. We also teach private classes in homes and businesses. Please contact us for more information about corporate team building classes and events or private wine parties for your family and friends.

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3621 SE Belmont Street
Portland, OR 97214

• info@thearchiveproject.net
• www.thearchiveproject.net
• 503-764-7698

Frederick Armstrong, Sommelier

Frederick Armstrong is a local Wine Consultant and Sommelier who is certified by the International Sommelier Guild. Apart from being a sommelier and wine consultant, Fred has spent much time teaching wine classes, writing wine articles for different publications and overseeing wine service for such prestigious events as The Salud Wine Auction and The Classic Wines Auction. He has also worked in various fields of the wine business. Fred created World In A Glass in April 2007 and became a licensed wine retailer by the OLCC in June of 2007. At World In A Glass, we give you the complete wine experience. Tracking down wines for your cellar, teaching classes, wine tastings, wine dinners and much more. If it involves wine, contact us.

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8415 SW Seneca suite 210

• worldinaglass@verizon.net
• www.worldinaglass.com
• 503-860-3408