Resources: Wine Education and Schools
Chicago, IL
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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: 187
WineKnow Productions
At home, work, off-site meeting or party, WineKnow Productions is your full service wine education, entertainment and catering source. Offering creative, informative and fun integrated wine-based productions for 1 to 50+ people, WineKnow Productions will create a customized event based around a variety of package options that will ‘wow’ your guests, co-workers or friends.
ph. 8472753918
ID: 6157
Chicago Wine School
Patrick W Fegan, director of Chicago Wine School, offers private wine sessions to individuals or companies. He has been teaching about wines and spirits since 1975 and has visited the wine regions of five continents (contact for a CV). Sessions usually last 90 minutes and the topics are customized to your or your company's wishes. Sessions are held at the venue of your choice. Pricing is on a flat rate basis irrespective of the number of people attending. Contact for rates.
ph. 312-491-0284
www.wineschool.com
ID: 6147
The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College is the premier international institution of pastry arts education. Superb instruction, superior equipment, and top quality ingredients enable the co-founders, Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F., to uphold an exceptional educational facility for all things sweet and baked. The French Pastry School’s team of award-winning instructors has grown to a faculty of many renowned chefs, including Kristen Ryan; 2011 National Pastry Champions, Della Gossett; Scott Green; Joshua Johnson; Master Cake Artists, Nicholas Lodge and Mark Seaman; Master Baker, Jonathan Dendauw; World Baking Champion, Pierre Zimmermann; and World Pastry Champions, En-Ming Hsu and Dimitri Fayard.
226 W Jackson Blvd | Chicago, IL
ph. 312.726.2419
www.frenchpastryschool.com/
ID: 6595
Vino di Savino
Vino di Savino is passionate about wine and passionate about sharing our knowledge with you! We bring the world of wines to your doorstep by organizing private wine tastings and educational wine sessions in the comfort of your own home, place of business or anywhere you want! We customize all of our events to meet your needs and interests and can recommend food pairings and bring wines, materials, and glassware. Call us for pricing and availability.
ph. 312-560-5747 or Toll Free
www.vinodisavino.com
ID: 6180
St John on Wine
Bill St John has been teaching and writing about wine, and wine & food, for more than 35 years - first in his home town of Denver where he was a journalist, TV reporter and college professor, now in Chicago where he writes for a local daily, runs his wine school and teaches at a Chicago university. He has taught hundreds of wine classes to thousands of folk, in their homes & offices, at public venues, and in both informal and classroom environments.
ph. 7737270317
stjohnonwine.permanwine.com
ID: 6815
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