Resources: Wine Education and Schools
Orange County, CA
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Ian Blackburn, Founder, LearnAboutWine.com
Ian Blackburn, CSW, JWE Founder of www.LearnAboutWine.com Host – Auctioneer - Professional Sommelier Leading Expert in Edu-tainment Candidate for the Master of Wine When Ian’s not holding Microphone or hosting a seminar, he drinks wine for a living. Former Radio DJ turned wine expert - Ian hosts over 100 classes and events per year and spends time buying wine for his online collectable wine store www.WineCloudInc.com. In 2009, he produced his own Single Vineyard, Rockpile Zinfandel www.Beekeepercellars.com. An Event Planner, Educator, and Marketing Professional; Ian hosting corporate events for Fortune 500 companies and small groups of friends and colleagues. Ian is one of approx 50 United States students that are considered Candidates for the "Masters of Wine" (MW) Certification. 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. LearnAboutWine has taught over 300,000 students and carries over 42,000 subscribers on its newsletter. LearnAboutWine focuses on fun entertaining wine experiences and 4-Week J.W.E. Credential Program (aka LAW SCHOOL).
2118 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles, Ca
ph. 310-451-7600
www.LearnAboutWine.com
ID: 6591
OC Wine School
The OC Wine School hosts wine education courses in beautiful wine country right here in Orange County. We offer something for all levels of wine enthusiasts, whether you are a novice or wine professional. Private group courses and wine tastings parties on site at Giracci Vineyards in Silverado or private events in your home or your place of business. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion, our team of wine educators and event planners can help you organize anything from a customized tasting to a gourmet wine dinner. Our team has 25 years of experience in wine education and hospitality. The OC Wine School also hosts special event tastings throughout the year, which include blind tastings, rare wine tastings and winemaker dinners. Don't miss our launch party on June 2nd! Visit our website for more information and to view our calendar of events.
PO Box 3004 | Newport Beach, CA
ph. 888 499 WINE(9463)
www.ocwineschool.com
ID: 6858
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
Karin Kiser - Bacchus Wine Market
Ever wonder how to taste wine like a pro, read a French wine label or tell the difference between Barolo, Barbera and Brunello? If so, Karin's wine classes are for you. Karin informs and entertains hundreds of consumers a year with workshops, structured tastings and wine classes. Classes held at Bacchus Wine Market are limited to 15 people so you can taste and explore the world of wine in a fun and friendly environment. Check out www.bacchuswinemarket.com for the latest class listing. Karin can also design a wine class specifically for your group or event, whether at Bacchus or elsewhere in the county. How did Karin learn about wine? Hundreds of hours of tasting, along with some serious studying! She has a Diploma in Wine & Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), is a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) from the Society of Wine Educators, and a Certified Spanish Wine Educator from La Academia del Vino de España. She is co-owner of Bacchus Wine Market in downtown San Diego, serves as judge for the San Diego County Fair’s Commercial Wine Competition and Homemade Wine Competition and is a member of San Diego’s professional Women in Wine group.
647 G Street | San Diego, CA
ph. 619-236-0005
www.bacchuswinemarket.com
ID: 6454
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
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: 6412
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: 6709
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