Resources: Wine Education and Schools
Orange County, CA
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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
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: 190
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
Michele Graber CSW : M Wine Education & Consulting
Michele began ‘M’ Wine Education & Consulting in 2009 upon returning from a trip to France and Spain. Sharing her fifteen + years of acquired wine knowledge and introducing people to the world of wine is what ‘M’ loves to do. Michele has worked in Canada and the U.S. as a buyer and educator of wine and obtained numerous industry credentials. Drawing upon her expertise as an educator, global grape trotter and eternal student of wine, ‘M’ offers a series of fun, informative Classes and “Grape Escapes” that appeal to both the beginner and industry pro. Michele also provides consulting services and event planning to wine establishments, enthusiasts and groups of all kinds. “Wine uncomplicated from grape to glass.” Cheers, Salud, Santé, Cin Cin! 'M'
ph. 858-442-2749
www.mwineeducation.com
ID: 5839
Justin Rhodes - Private Sommelier - Wine Specialist
Sommelier at the OC Wine Elite, OC's most famous blind-tasting association. We can create a classy, entertaining and educational wine event for your private and business occasions. We cover all wine tasting basics from wine selection, convention events, formal dinner functions and wine discussions, to blind-tastings.
www.meetup.com/WineElite/
ID: 4504
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