Resources: Wine Education and Schools
Central Coast, CA
This is a list with links to various Wine Education and Schools in and around Central Coast. If you would like to add your resource to this listing, please click the submit button below.
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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, and Santé Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.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 (ISA-AM & MPPA)and prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneersin 1993. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry. Please view our Charity Auctions Calendar (http://www.auctionzip.com/WA-Auctioneers/271.html). To learn more about our Wine Appraisal Services (http://www.dinardoandlordauctioneers.com/content/certified_appraiser.htm).
ph. 888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com
ID: 334
Goddess of Wine - Denise Lowe
Goddess of Wine Denise Lowe loves to take the mystery out of wine for everyone! She is certified as a Wine Educator thru WSET (Wine Education & Spirits Trust), LearnAboutWine, the Wine Academy of Spain, and is a Professional Member of the Society of Wine Educators. Her blog, Goddess of Wine, details her adventures in the wine world, accompanied by her faithful acolyte, husband JD. She loves to teach in both large & small settings. Contact her to arrange classes & tastings. Follow the Goddess!
as needed | Burbank, CA
ph. 818.903.6397
www.denisemlowe.com
ID: 6172
Jack Gelb / Wineocerous Wine Consultants
My focus is on education for the wine consumer and for winery staff, as well as offering wine-making support to the smaller winemaker. I have ten years experience in the industry, over 30 years as a wine advocate, and credentials from UC Davis. The seminars offered are fun and fact-filled - suitable for everyone from the wine novice to the experienced wine professional - and have been presented at private functions, wine club get-togethers, staff trainings, and non-industry conferences.
ph. (408)691-3293
www.wineocerous.org
ID: 5050
Kristen Penick
For over two decades in the hospitality and wine industry in California, Kris Penick has utilized her education in Foods and Nutrition combined with her experience and training in the wine industry, in creating programs that unveil the flavors of this unique area. As a former director of public relations for a California winery, Kris has developed wine education and tour programs, trained staff, and has overseen events for wine associations, wine competitions and universities.
1227 Park Street | Paso Robles, CA
ph. 805-237-0400
www.reserveevents.com
ID: 5823
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