BEAR on WINE - Charles M. BEAR DALTON

Charles M. Bear Dalton has been teaching Texans about wine since 1984. He has been teaching for Rice University's School of Continuing Studies since 1988 and for the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston since 2001. I addition, Bear Dalton is the proprietor and instructor of the Wine School at l'Alliance Francaise. In his "day job" as the fine wine buyer for Spec's Liquor Stores, he tastes from 150 to over 800 wines every week and travels regularly in wine regions all over the world. He has written on wine and spirits for My Table, Spec's Update, and Drinks Magazine. A member and holder of a CSW from the society of Wine Educators, he holds an Advanced certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and is certified as an an International Bordeaux Educator by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB). Bear Dalton was instrumental in founding and now serves as chairman of the Wine Competition Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is available to speak on wine topics at private and public events. His standard speaking fee for a 2-3 hour event is $500 on weeknights and $700 on weekends. Bear Dalton may be contacted at 832-660-0250 or at BearDalton@mac.com.

More info:

2410 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77006

• BearDalton@mac.com
• 832-660-0250

Denman Moody

See "Ask Denman" at www.MoodysWeeklyWineReview.com for references.

More info:

1111 Bering Dr. #1106
Houston, Texas 77057

• dmoody4@houston.rr.com
• www.MoodysWeeklyWineReview.com
• 713-278-9695

Chuck Jenkins

I am a certified sommelier and past wine buyer for Houston Wine Merchant. I conduct wine tastings and seminars in homes, restaurants and at businesses for groups of all sizes. I have a laid-back, but well informed speaking style that makes both novices and oenophiles comfortable. I write a weekly e-mail/blog for friends and customers about wine and trends I see in the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Cheers!

More info:

Houston, texas

• vinochuck@yahoo.com
• vinochuck.blogspot.com
• 832-338-5920

Houston Wine Society

Wine Education at what ever level you are interested in from beginner to advanced. Instructional materials included. We will structure your event/class to your specific needs to include power point presentations, etc. Corporate Events welcome.

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N/A

• cbarrett4@hotmail.com
• www.houstonwine.org
• 832.279.1771

Salud Winery

Become a wine maker in one of our wine classes or just learn more about wine appreciation. Salud has a great staff that can help educate you on wine and teach you about how our wines are made. Join one of our classes on Tuesdays and Fridays for only $70 and make 4 bottles of wine.

More info:

3939 Montrose
Houston, TX
77006

• info@saludwinery.com
• www.saludwinery.com
• 713-522-8282

Christopher Barrett CS, CSW

I have been in the wine and hospitality field for 10 years. I am a certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers as well as a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. I have also passed the advanced level of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and am currently at work on the Diploma level. I have presented hundreds of successful educational and fun tastings and hope you will consider me for your next event. I lead tastings from small intimate groups up to large corporate meetings of over 100 people. My rate varies depending on the amount of preparation and the length of the tasting. Please e-mail me if you have any questions!

More info:

• cbarrett4@hotmail.com