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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
Shelby Ledgerwood, CWE, Savant Wines
Shelby Ledgerwood / Certified Wine Educator / Founder, Savant Wines LLC. Shelby is a wine writer, educator and consultant who has worked in the food and wine industries for the past 20 years in Honolulu, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Notable clients include Vinesse Wine Clubs, Sopexa, The Mission Inn and The Namale Resort, Fiji. As an event speaker, Shelby has been retained to conduct wine education seminars for such notable audiences as Costco, Gelson’s Markets, Whole Foods Market, The Patina Restaurant Group, Sur La Table, The Sofitel and Wyndham Hotels. Shelby Ledgerwood is a senior instructor in the highly acclaimed wine studies program at UCLA Extension. She has taught wine courses throughout Southern California at The California School of Culinary Arts (Le Cordon Bleu), Pierce and Glendale Community Colleges. Shelby holds both the CWE and CSW with the Society of Wine Educators and is a candidate for the Master of Wine. She also holds certification from the following organizations: The Court of Master Sommeliers, The Wine & Spirits Education Trust, The Wine Academy of Spain, L'Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux.
Southern California | Los Angeles, CA
ph. 818-884-4309
www.savantwines.com
ID: 4292
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: 358
Jean-Baptiste Dhalluin
Having a huge passion for Wines and Spirits, I have been working in this industry for more than 12 years now, both in Europe and in the U.S. In 2000, I worked for ChateauOnline.com in Paris. I was there a wine consultant for premium clients, in Europe and overseas, helping them to build up a wine collection. I then worked in marketing for Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). As a product manager for Hennessy Cognac, I contributed to the launch of Fine de Cognac on the European market. End of 2001, and for two years, I was hired out by the Champagnes Piper and Charles Heidsieck (Remy Cointreau Group) in Reims, France. I was working as a Brand Manager for Charles Heidsieck and launched new products both for the European & U.S. markets. Since October 2004, I have been representing a boutique wine distributor targeting high-end hotels & restaurants, wine bars, wine & gourmet stores in all South California. I have been hosting educational wine events in California and France such as: Wine Classes (Aroma Trainings, Blind Tastings..), Wine Pairing Soirees, Wine Dinners.. etc The World of Wine is a great way to meet GREAT people and YOU are now part of it... CHEERS!!
548 S Spring St, loft #610 | Los Angeles, CA
ph. 310 402 1570
lawinetasting.com
ID: 4379
Ian Blackburn, Founder, LearnAboutWine.com
Ian Blackburn, CSW, JWE Founder of LearnAboutWine.com Professional Sommelier, Candidate for the Master of Wine Ian drinks wine for a living and plans over 100 public and private events a year. Along with a series of notable wine credentials, Ian is the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus of Cal Poly Pomona, Collins School of Hospitality Management. Ian stays busy buying collectable wines for high profile clients, planning luxury wine trips for his membership, hosting corporate events, making appearances on radio, television and social media outlets and studying for his Master of Wine. Since 1995, LearnAboutWine has done the hard work of building a better culture for fine wine, opening the doors for more quality products to enter into the marketplace and has taught over 150,000 students. With over 26,000 current subscribers, LearnAboutWine now focuses on its wine credential program which graduated over 250 wine students in the last 2 years with a Junior Wine Executive credential (JWE) and maintaining an amazing calendar of unique and unparalleled classes and events for the Southern California Marketplace.
2118 Wilshire Blvd | Santa Monica, Ca
ph. 310-451-7600
www.LearnAboutWine.com
ID: 4385
The Wine House
The Wine House Staff of Instructors have presented classes both on-site and off for over 30 years. We conduct events for private groups ranging in size from 2 to 600. Take advantage of the extensive wealth of knowledge and information gleaned by our staff through many years as retail wine professionals. Remember for your next birthday, anniversary, wedding shower, office/club event, or any other gathering that needs a little extra zing, that we can take the Wine House Classes on the road. Our experienced entertaining teaching staff is available for any type of tasting occasion, be it in your home, office or other venue of your choice. We conduct events ranging from Beginning Wine Appreciation Classes, to Scotch, Tequila or other spirit events to extravagant Wine and Food pairing dinners. Call JB at extension 227 for information about leasing your own Wine House expert for your next event.
2311 COTNER AVENUE | LOS ANGELES, CA
ph. 310 479 3731
www.winehouse.com
ID: 4899
Mark Newman
Check out WineDiscoveries.net, dedicated to a fun and informative approach to wine & food. Mark Newman, known as the Million Dollar Palate, has been Chairman & CEO of three wine industry firms. He has spent a lifetime in the wine industry, consulting for wineries in France, Italy and Spain, as well as making wine in both California and France. Additionally, Mark has taught at Le Cordon Bleu, Cal Poly Pomona, UC Berkeley Haas School of business and he has been inducted to several wine societies.
ph. 818-390-3888
www.winediscoveries.net
ID: 4992
Certified Master Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto
Certified Master Sake Sommelier by Sake Service Institute in Japan. The finalist of World Sake Competition 2006. Promoting various sake events and expert in food pairing. Sake training and events are available upon request.
222 S. Central Avenue | Los Angeles, CA
ph. 310-936-4649
www.learnaboutsake.com
ID: 4240
Life of Reiley
Our company can arrange a private food or wine class in our test kitchen or your home. Our founder, Amy Reiley, with a Masters Degree in Gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu, creates all class ciriculum. Offering public and private wine, food and wine pairing, baking and competition-style, hands-on cooking classes with an emphasis on fun. Also considered leading authority on aphrodisiac foods and can customize aphrodisiac/romance class experience.
ph. 323.571.3561
www.lifeofreiley.com
ID: 4212
Savoir Wines
Education and social gathering for local and international culture. Accredited and certified by international organizations including the Comite Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC)to lead wine education seminars and tastings. Wine connoisseurs and those of you who are interested in acquiring more knowledge, please contact Stephanie Baden.
Across from Ralph's Fresh Fare on Ninth | Los Angeles, CA
ph. 213.880.5992
www.savoirwines.com
ID: 5933
Wine Valet
Our wine concierge service specializes in matching your wine wishes - education, tastings, travel or cellar services with the right member of our team. Our roster of experience sommeliers, wine educators and travel professionals are available on short notice in Los Angeles as well as 17 other cities in the U.S. No event to large or small.
ph. 310-274-9224
www.wine-valet.com
ID: 5081
California Wine University, Inc.
California Wine University has been organized to operate exclusively for educational purposes. California Wine University is uniting today’s vintners and growers with the next generation of wine enthusiasts. Our mission is to provide accelerated learning to the students who want to concentrate on only the fundamentals of winemaking. Our goal is to get the student out into the world faster through a one year comprehensive program.
ph. 323-988-1085
www.calwineu.org
ID: 5662
joel m. fisher, Ph.D, Wine Educator, and Founder/CEO of LAWineFest Inc.
Long time wine educator, partner of WineVineand Dine, partner of Wine Treasures, Inc writer of column, From the GrapeVine of the Cultinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California, Sommelier of the Escoffier Society of Southern California, Founder/CEO of LaWineFest Inc, now in its 7th year, and the Santa Clarita wine Fest, now headed into its second year.Classes in the LA and Studio City areas.
sherman Oaks CA | ,
ph. 8184296770
www.joel m. fisher/ www.lawinefest.com
ID: 5757
Toshio Ueno, Master Sake Sommelier (SSI Certification)
Certified Master Sake Sommelier & Shochu Advisor, Jizake Educator. Born in Japan where his family has grown wine grapes for generations, Toshio grew up helping the business from a young age. Following his college education in the US and employment at an international trading company in Tokyo, Toshio joined Chateraise, a pastry and wine company as Director of Sales. There, he was put in charge of overseeing the personal wine collection of the company's president, which intrigued him to enter the world of wine stewardship and research. Toshio joined Mutual Trading Company in 2002, where he is Manger of the Business Development Department in marketing Japanese foods, Jizake, and Shochu to the mainstream American trade. With his passion and expertise in Jizake, Shochu, and Wine, Toshio aims to further promote Japanese food and Sake cultures to new, international audiences. He has hosted "The Science of Sake" VIP Sake Pairing , "Mystery of Sake" VIP Sake Investigation Lecture, "LA Sake Festival" Sake Education Class, and "Japanese Food Festival" Sake Seminar in 2009. Became Executive Instructor at Sake School of America in 2010.
431 Crocker St. | Los Angeles, CA
ph. 213-830-9570
www.sakeschoolofamerica.com
ID: 6153
South Bay School of Cooking
Take a professional chef who cooked around the greater Los Angeles area for a dozen years. Mix it with a dash of dancing with verbs as a former restaurant reviewer. Then just for the heck of it, add a splash of merry steel drum music making. There you have it -- Annette Gallardo’s approach has been to capture all the senses for an exemplary hands-on experience. She just doesn’t sit by the sidelines and delegate; her teaching style and infectious energy are hands-on. And so....
1951 Artesia Blvd | Redondo Beach, CA
www.southbayschoolofcooking.com
ID: 4211
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