Resources: Wine Education and Schools
San Francisco Peninsula, CA
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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: 191
San Francisco Wine School
San Francisco Wine School is the exclusive Bay Area provider for the French Wine Society (FWS), a credential program that is supported by the various grower/producer councils of France. We also are an approved provider of the Napa Valley Vintners’ Association’s “Napa Valley Rocks” program which is included in our own credential series, California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS). The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) has also authorized us to conduct their Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) exam. Continuing education courses for restaurant and wine industry professionals are offered to aid you on the job or prepare for higher level exams with Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Society of Wine Educators and others. Custom courses at your site or ours on any beverage or service topic are available. More credential programs and partnerships will be coming soon!
PO Box 318002 | San Francisco, CA
ph. 415-779-239
www.sanfranciscowineschool.com
ID: 6463
Liza The Wine Chick, D.W.S.
For innovative, interactive corporate wine events, from custom blending seminars and wine business etiquette 101 to blind tastings and winery visits, Liza The Wine Chick is your go-to educator for corporate and private events and team building in (and outside) of the Bay Area. She has close to 20 years of wine writing experience in the biz. Her unique approach is down-to-earth, accessible and fun. She demystifyies wine for people so they can enjoy it and make it a part of their everyday lives.
ph. 415 994 0130
www.Lizathewinechick.com
ID: 6661
Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
Discover Wine & Spirits, THE LARGEST WINE SCHOOL IN SAN FRANCISCO, currently offers many different classes to suit your needs. Our French Wine Program, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses and new to Discover Wine & Spirits is our Wine Enthusiast & Wines of Italy course! Coming soon will be our upcoming Spanish Wine and South America Wine Certification Courses!
3200 California Street | San Francisco, California
ph. (800) 490-2850
www.discoverwineandspirits.com
ID: 5525
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Wine Bar is located in the landmark Ferry Building on San Francisco's waterfront. Owned and operated by Master Sommelier Peter Granoff, Debbie Zachareas and Bo Thompson, we bring decades of wine expertise to our endeavors, and welcome inquiries about scheduled events and classes, as well as customized programs to suit your specific needs. We also own and operate Oxbow Wine Merchant & Wine Bar, and Oxbow Cheese Merchant in Napa's Oxbow Public Market.
1 Ferry Building, shop 23 | San Francisco, CA
ph. 415-391-9400
www.fpwm.com
ID: 6574
Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis aka grape goddess®, Planet Grape LLC
planet grape® home of grape goddess® bringing wine down to earth Catherine Fallis, aka grape goddess® - America's premiere female Master Sommelier. A popular and entertaining speaker and host for corporate and private events, and America's only professional female sabreuse, Catherine is founder and president of Planet Grape LLC (www.planetgrape.com), for wine consulting, and of Sabering Champagne! (www.saberingchampagne.com), for wine entertainment. Fallis is the first person in the world to have earned both the Master Sommelier diploma from the International Court of Master Sommeliers and the Advanced Certified Wine Professional title from the Culinary Institute of America.
3826 Lawton Street | San Francisco, CA
ph. 415 425 5928
www.planetgrape.com
ID: 5817
Michael Donohue
I was born into a family of occasional beer, rye and Manischewitz drinkers and certainly abused myself with hard liquor as a teenager, but was really bitten by the wine bug in university, when different red Côtes-du-Rhône prompted an ongoing investigation of why one could taste so much better than another. Following graduation, I worked in retail operations and in high-tech while taking various wine courses, including the WSET Diploma and I believe that knowledge enhances appreciation.
ph. 415-450-5979
ID: 6630
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