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 great friends, good food and 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 all sizes for over 8 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). She will pursue the Diploma when it's offered in the DC area. Kelly is also a freelance wine and food writer. She is a frequent contributor to Wine Enthusiast, and her articles also appear in Imbibe, DC Magazine, Nightclub & Bar and The Tasting Panel. Kelly is also the co-wine columnist for Northern Virginia Magazine. She writes a blog called Kelly's Grape Times, and tweets under the username @kmagyarics. Contact Kelly today to schedule your wine tasting event!

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Serving all of the Metro DC area.

• trywine@gmail.com
• www.trywine.net
• 703.203.WINE

Jay Youmans MW - Capital Wine School

Jay Youmans was the 21st American, and the only person in the DC area, to ever pass the Master of Wine Exam; the most difficult and challenging exam of its kind. He has been tasting wines professionally for almost 30 years. He teaches the Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses (WSET), and the Certified Specialist of Wine Prep Class (CSW) offered by the Society of Wine Educators. He has judged at numerous wine competitions including the Star Wine Competition, the California State, and the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. He writes about wine for the International Wine Review, and is a contributor to an upcoming book on the Business of Wine, published by Greenwood Press. Over the years, Jay has developed a loyal following and reputation for his humerous and unpretentious approach to wine. Let him share his tasting expertise with you.

More info:

9600 Parkwood Drive

• jay@capitalwineschool.com
• www.capitalwineschool.com
• 301-530-5388

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

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

Jim Bogaty

James C. Bogaty is Founder, Owner/Operator of Veramar Vineyard, wine and winery consultant, President of the Mosby Rangers Wine Trial Association, Past President of Shenandoah Valley Wine Grower Association, and Past Member of the Board of Directors for the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association for Clarke County, Advisor to the Virginia Wine and Food Society and is a published writer and event speaker on Wine, Food, Travel and Agritourism with a Virginia focus. 540-955-5510 www.veramar.com

More info:

905 Quarry Road
Berryville, VA 22611

• jamesbogaty@veramar.com
• www.veramar.com
• 540-955-5510