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| David and Gayle Darugh - Wine Educators
 | | David and Gayle Darugh (Oeno-Spelunkers Extraordinaire!) offer Wine Appreciation, Humorous After Dinner Talks, Consulting and Culinary Classes nation-wide or at their Bed and Breakfast Inn in Clayton, Georgia. Both are wine education professionals with many years of experience in the food and wine industry. Classes, training and wine tastings can be customized for individuals or groups, always in a relaxed and entertaining format. The pair specialize in matching food to interesting and esoteric wines. An extensive Wine Cellar is available for exciting vertical and horizontal tastings.
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Beechwood Inn Bed and Breakfast
P.O. Box 429
220 Beechwood Drive
Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 782-5485
www.beechwoodinn.ws/abouttheinnkeepers.html |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed.D., DWS, CWE
| | Grand Cru Classes provides fun and informative wine classes and tasting events for personal and corporate clients. With expertise in all facets of wine from wine appreciation and wine regions to food and wine pairing principles and cheese production, we can open up these worlds to you.
Join us in our beautiful tasting classroom in the heart of Long Island’s wine region or let us come to your home, place of business or other chosen venue.
Believing that wine is always fun, we want to make learning about wine an entertaining and enjoyable experience as you "learn about wine, one glass at a time."
As CEO (Chief Education Officer), Tracy adores wine and loves to teach. So much so that when the idea to combine her love of teaching with her passion for wine presented itself, she jumped at the opportunity.
Over the past several years, Tracy Ellen has pursued wine studies in earnest to provide herself with a solid foundation in wine knowledge. She then uses her vast experience in education and professional development to craft classes and events that educate as well as entertain.
She is a self-professed wine geek, but is not a wine snob. In fact, she is an equal opportunity drinker, ferreting out wonderful wines at all price points. However, she does draw the line at anything out of a jug.
While she promises to make wine more approachable for consumers, she is proud of her wine credentials, which include the Certified Wine Educator credential from the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust’s Diploma of Wine & Spirits (with Merit) and its Intermediate and Advanced Certificates (both with distinction), the International Bordeaux Instructor title from L’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux. In addition, she has completed the Napa Valley Vintners’ Wine Educators Academy as well as the Wine Australia USA AusWISE program.
A published wine journalist, Tracy holds degrees from Cornell University and UPenn.
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New York, NY and Mattituck, NY
646-279-8494
www.GrandCruClasses.com |
| Aroma Wine Consulting, LLC
| | We focus on educational and fun events around wine and spirits for corporate events (private events available).
Consulting services to restaurants, distributors, wine and spirits stores, caterers, etc... We help you emphasis your staff's wine and spirits knowledge, and so much more...
More Info:
P.O. Box 3044
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201.876.5885
www.aromawineconsulting.com |
| Chuck Blethen
| | Seminars, speaking engagements, and corporate teambuilding events around wine - winemaking, wine history, wine regions, wine tasting, and wine etiquette. All events supported by ppt presentation slides and handouts. Buy "The Wine Etiquette Guide" by Chuck Blethen available at www.AZwineCru.com for $14.95
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Box 14524
Scottsdale AZ 85267 USA
480-225-8430
www.AZWineCru.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Dara Does It
| | Can’t cook and want to learn? Want a specialty event to draw attention to your business? Need a spokesperson to kick start a new product? Dara Bunjon, founder of Dara Does It brings to the table her passion for food along with her years of public relations and marketing experience. Your choice of services are vast from cooking classes for home cooks and team building, food styling, freelance writing, cooking presentations on television, and product demonstrations. If it is food – Dara Does It. Google Dara Bunjon for a more in-depth profile.
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410-486-0339
www.dara-does-it.com |
| Sur Lees
| | "Sur Lees" -
Wine Tastings & Consulting With Lee Corpening. Old World vs New World, 'Big Six', Blind and various other focused tastings that will broaden your wine appreciation and enhance your enjoyment! Lee is a Certified Specialist in Wine from the Wine Educators Society, Washington & holds an Advanced Certificate w/ distinction from the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust, London.
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Basking Ridge, NJ
908-326-6290
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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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Jim Gabler
| | Jim presents wine tastings and gives talks on Thomas Jefferson and wine. jim is the author of Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson, and An Evening with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson: Dinner, Wine, and Conversation, and a beginner's wine guide, How to be A Wine Expert.
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203 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite E, Palm Beach, Florida 33480
561-832-2265
www.thomasjefferson.net |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| BEAR on WINE - Charles M. BEAR DALTON
| | Charles M. Bear Dalton has been teaching Texans about wine since 1984. He has been teaching for Rice University's School of Continuing Studies since 1988 and for the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston since 2001. I addition, Bear Dalton is the proprietor and instructor of the Wine School at l'Alliance Francaise. In his "day job" as the fine wine buyer for Spec's Liquor Stores, he tastes from 150 to over 800 wines every week and travels regularly in wine regions all over the world. He has written on wine and spirits for My Table, Spec's Update, and Drinks Magazine. A member and holder of a CSW from the society of Wine Educators, he holds an Advanced certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and is certified as an an International Bordeaux Educator by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB). Bear Dalton was instrumental in founding and now serves as chairman of the Wine Competition Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He is available to speak on wine topics at private and public events. His standard speaking fee for a 2-3 hour event is $500 on weeknights and $700 on weekends. Bear Dalton may be contacted at 832-660-0250 or at BearDalton@mac.com.
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2410 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77006
832-660-0250
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| Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach
| | Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, combines her extensive knowledge of wine with her experience as a life coach. She began her wine career in Manhattan where she studied with the American Sommelier Association to obtain her certificate in Viticulture and Vinification with follow-up training at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley.
As The Wine Coach®, Laurie creates corporate, private events and tours that help people de-mystify wine one glass at a time! Her radio show "Something to Wine About®" can be heard each week on WCEI 96.7FM and WBAL 1090 AM. Her columns are seen in fine magazines like What's Up? Annapolis and GrapeVine.
The Wine Coach® events are unique, fun, and always attitude-free! Great for conventions, team building, special occasions or just because.
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PO Box 763
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-4212
www.thewinecoach.com |
| Karl S. Von Senden
| | Host of Good Libations, The Wine Show. Wine and Food editor to The View magazine. Wine Writer and frequent contributor to Scottsdale Food, AZ3Sixty and Edible Phoenix. Educator and highly entertaining presenter at wine tasting events and wine dinners. Second Level Sommelier accredited by the International Sommelier Guild and scholar in the Masters of Wine Program.
More Info:
480-893-8994
kvonsenden@goodlibations.net
www.goodlibations.net
More Info:
602-577-1290
www.goodlibations.net |
| Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting
| | Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting provides interactive, educational wine tastings for private and corporate events in the Metro DC area. Kelly's philosophy is that wine is something to be paired with good food, good friends and good conversation. It should be approachable, not intimidating; fun, not stressful; and above all--enjoyable! Her wine tastings are the perfect option for a memorable wedding shower or engagement party, a casual and fun get-together with friends, or a corporate promotional reception or employee appreciation event.
Kelly has been conducting wine tastings in the DC area for groups of different sizes for over 6 years. She is a graduate of the Windows on the World Wine School in New York City, and holds both an Intermediate and an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET).
Kelly is also a freelance wine and food writer, whose articles have appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, and Washington Woman, among others. Contact her today to schedule your wine tasting event!
More Info:
703.203.WINE
www.trywine.net |
| Brian Freedman
| | Brian Freedman is a food and wine writer, wine educator, and consultant. He is Food and Wine Editor of LifeStyle Magazine, Adjunct Professor of Vinology at The Wine School of Philadelphia, and restaurant critic and food and drinks columnist for AroundPhilly.com. His work has been published in both national magazines and local newspapers, including a short piece on Ansill Food + Wine in the August 2006 issue of Wine & Spirits Magazine. He has also made several live appearances on Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia.” Brian is a partner and the editorial director of ClassicWines.com, the online guide to classic wines and wine retailers. Brian lectures about wine & food exclusively through The Wine School of Philadelphia.
email: brian@vinology.com
phone: 215-965-1514
More Info:
215-965-1514
www.vinology.com |
| Westchester Wine School
| | Ned Towle makes wine tasting a fun and informative experience. As founder and Director of the Westchester Wine School he teaches the characteristics of wine and their regional origins in a clear, non-intimidating, interactive manner. Whether you are planning a social wine tasting, private wine course, or a wine and dinner event, Ned brings a playful, passionate, and professional style to the subject of wine. Each event can be tailored to your needs.
The Westchester Wine School is located in Westchester County, NY with classes held at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook. Ned has worked in all aspects of wine growing and wine making at Chateau de Mayragues in southwestern France. He has also worked in the Manhattan wine retail business and is a Certified Specialist of Wine in the Society of Wine Educators, and a member of the American Wine Society and the American Sommelier Association.
More Info:
37 Maple Ave. Ste.3A
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10706
914-478-5197
www.westchesterwineschool.com |
| Dara Does It
| | Can’t cook and want to learn? Want a specialty event to draw attention to your business? Need a spokesperson to kick start a new product? Dara Bunjon, founder of Dara Does It brings to the table her passion for food along with her years of public relations and marketing experience. Your choice of services are vast from cooking classes for home cooks and team building, food styling, freelance writing, cooking presentations on television, and product demonstrations. If it is food – Dara Does It. Google Dara Bunjon for a more in-depth profile.
More Info:
410-486-0339
www.dara-does-it.com |
| David Baer / WineBaer
| | David is a tireless wine crusader who has been educating wine consumers since 1999. Specializing in house and office tastings, dinners, and parties, fundraising events, and other activities to help demystify wine and make it more accessible for the average consumer.
David offers both formal lectures and casual wine parties to his clients. Popular topics include Food-Friendly Wines, Old World vs. New World Wines, French Wine Basics, Understanding German Wines, Blind Tasting Parties, Cool Climate Wines, The Greatest Wines You've Never Heard Of, Corporate Team Building, and many others.
David has overseen Marketing and Events for celebrated New York Importer/Distributor Polaner Selections and comes to Portland to join the folks at Triage Wines. He has taught classes at several New York wine shops and ran one of that state's largest consumer wine tasting groups, with over 600 members.
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Winebaer
Portland, OR
914-522-9363
www.winebaer.net |
| Mark Phillips,
| | Mark Phillips is one of the most popular wine speakers in the nation. His irreverent approach and humorous delivery makes each talk an entertaining educational experience.
He was "discovered" by a public television executive who was convinced Mark was just the person Americans needed to teach them about wine. His PBS show made its debut in March 2006 and has broken all records.
No group is too small or too big. Mark has conducted wine tastings for 2 people up to 3000. And with the price as low as $15 per person, it's quite affordable. Contact Mark to find out which of his unique wine tasting formats is right for your group.
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Available to travel.
703-799-1221
www.winetasting.org |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Monroe James Lawrence(The Nightlife Sommelier)
| | Monroe James Lawrence offers Enlightened Perspectives on Fine Beverages and Entertainment.
Monroe holds the Advanced Certificate through the Wine Spirits Education Trust (WSET), and he is currently a Diploma of Wine student. He also holds a Certificate of completion for the Artisanal Master of Cheese Program. He does wine consulting & buying, cellar management services, as well as conducts wine tastings and events. In his educational and entertaining New York City nightlife tours he acts as your own personal Tour Guide and Sommelier. Tours focus on alcoholic beverages, food, as well as Jazz and Broadway history. Monroe also writes a featured article called Jazz Uncorked for allaboutjazz.com.
Monroe is educated in Business & Hospitality Management, Political Science, Anthropology, Art History, History, Ancient Studies, Egyptology, as well as History of Music and Film at colleges including Johnson & Wales, Brown, and Harvard. Due to his extensive academic background and varied interests, he offers a unique perspective of beverages, food, and entertainment throughout the entire course of human history. Monroe enjoys reading, watching/attending lectures, and philosophical debate. A lover of music, he can be found in attendance at Jazz clubs, Broadway shows, the Philharmonic, Opera, and Ballet. His family used to own a successful Nightclub/Restaurant and a working farm that he managed. He also worked at the #1 Wine Store in the Rhode Island market and was the Wine Director for a store in Cambridge, MA. Currently, he is working on research for a book/lecture series on the topic of “Wine as a Symbolic Motif in Ancient Myth and Religion”. He is also currently involved with research of indigenous and ancient beer, as well as research on the history of tea, coffee, and chocolate.
Monroe has been described as charismatic, passionate, and personable, and he offers wine education that differs from the normal tasting method.
More Info:
617-571-3309
www.thenightlifesommelier.com |
| Swirl Events
| | At Swirl Events, we believe the busier life gets, the more we need to make time to have fun and connect to the people with whom we work and play. And what better way to do that than with a glass of wine in hand!
That's why we offer customized, private in-home and corporate wine tastings with a fresh, hip spin on things.
Swirl helps entertain without the effort. We shop, we set up, we share the need-to-know basics. All you do is uncork and unwind.
What sets Swirl Events apart:
We know you’re busy but still want to entertain with a sense of style - your style, not stodgy or boring. Swirl pays significant attention to detail and ensures your event runs flawlessly. At our events, there’s no typical wine-tasting pretense. It’s you and your guests, laughing, learning, sipping and connecting with each other.
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145 E. 15th St. Suite 4C, New York NY 10003
917-463-3994
www.SwirlEvents.com |
| Nancy Waldeck for Taste and Savor Inc.
| | Looking for wine information presented in an exciting and fun format? Interested in finding out what you like about a certain wine and why you like it? Creating events that get you involved in the enjoyment of wine and food is Chef Nancy Waldeck’s specialty and passion. Her excellent presentation skills, original ideas, engaging personality and artistic expression make Taste and Savor classes unlike any other. Holder of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, (WSET) Level Three Advanced Certificate, Nancy can help you confidently choose the right wine, create perfect pairings and expand your repertoire. Exploring Italian Wines, Emerging Wine Contenders, The Amazing Wines of Germany, and About Wine 101 are some of her most popular classes. Whether you are looking for an introductory class to demystify wine for the casual sipper or more intense courses for the potential collector you’ve found the right guide. Your experience with Nancy and Taste and Savor will be fun, valuable and memorable!
More Info:
1741 Garraux Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
404.483.7829
www.tasteandsavor.com |
| Wine Muse
| | The Wine Muse. Annette Hanami, AIWS, is a Certified Wine Educator based in Old Town Napa. She holds the Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Certified Wine Professional certification from the Culinary Institute of America. She is one of 25 Americans trained and accredited by the Bordeaux Wine Council as a Bordeaux Educator and is also certified by The Spanish Wine Academy as a Spanish Wine Educator. The wine muse will inspire and educate your audience about international wines whether they be consumer seminars, corporate and team-building events, or retail, hotel and restaurant staff training. Available for local tutored tastings and private groups.
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PO Box 6266 Napa, CA 94559
707-694-8293
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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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Jake Young for VinoSOS
| | Graduate of The Culinary Institute of America/
Accredited by the American Sommelier Association/
Certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers/
Actual working Sommelier overseeing a Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" winning wine program/
VinoSOS provides:
Restaurant Consulting...
Intimate Wine Dinners...
Private Cellar Management...
Educational Seminars...We would love to work with you on your next Wine Event.
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516-232-7921
vinosos.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Ian Blackburn, Founder, LearnAboutWine.com
| | Bio
Ian Blackburn, CSW
Founder of LearnAboutWine
Certified Wine Professional and innovative wine industry spokesperson, Ian Blackburn drinks wine for a living.
For the past 10 years, Ian Blackburn has built LearnAboutWine into the leading source for wine education and events. LearnAboutWine is the first business of its kind—dedicated to the education, service, and enjoyment of wine. His passion for all things food and wine sparked at an early age. “My parents were always hosting dinner parties. I watched in awe as their guests sipped and swirled older vintage wines and I caught the bug,” says Ian.
Ian has instructed over 20,000 students (both consumers and trade) at such noted centers including The Cordon Bleu, Cal Poly Pomona, UCLA, The Learning Annex, and others. Ian’s passion for wine and entertaining approach has made him one of the top spokespersons in the United States. He maintains a busy schedule creating large scale wine socials and unique wine lifestyle events that get more people involved in spreading the love and appreciation of wine. Ian’s known for his tireless approach to business ask anyone on his staff of five and they will tell you – “A normal day for Ian is up at the crack of dawn, filter through about 200 daily emails and taste anywhere from 30-40 wines a night to keep his senses active.” Commissioned by Wiley Publications to write The Pleasure of Wine in 2004, Ian is currently working on his second book at his home office in Santa Monica, Ca.
For more information about Ian Blackburn and the services, classes, and schedule of LearnAboutWine please visit www.LearnAboutWine.com.
Media contact: Libby Butler-Gluck
Genesis PR
323.644.5536
libby@genesispr.net
More Info:
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #462
Santa Monica, Ca 90403
310-451-7600
www.LearnAboutWine.com |
| Wine Muse
| | The Wine Muse. Annette Hanami, AIWS, is a Certified Wine Educator based in the Napa Valley. She holds the Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Certified Wine Professional certification from the Culinary Institute of America. She is one of 25 Americans trained and accredited by the Bordeaux Wine Council as a Bordeaux Educator and is also certified by The Wine Academy of Spain as a Spanish Wine Educator. The wine muse will inspire and educate your audience about international wines whether they be consumer seminars, corporate events, or retail, hotel and restaurant staff training.
More Info:
PO Box 6266
Napa, CA 94559
707-694-8293
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| Cork and Karma
| | Our mission is to cultivate the highest level of understanding and delight in all fine beverages – wine, spirits, beer, champagne, cocktails, cognac, scotch, sake and martinis while taking your entertainment to a whole new level.
WE are the trendsetters of alcohol enjoyment.
Our passions for wine, food and life are our driving force and we truly believe that what comes around, goes around – like all good karma!
* Cork and Karma entertains your guests or clients. Everything from speaking engagements, wine tastings, champagne tastings, martini parties, corporate events, elegant galas, auctions, we do it all!
Sandi M. Marques is not just any ordinary sommelier -- she gets it! Entertaining and educational all the way.
Check out our videos and find out for yourself:
http://www.corkandkarma.com/videos.html
Read what others have to say about her:
http://www.corkandkarma.com/testimonials.html
With us, its every client is a satisfied client or money-back guarantee!!
More Info:
95 Wesley Street
Toronto, Ontario
M8Y 2W8
450-510-5350
www.corkandkarma.com |
| Andrew Dornenburg & Karen Page
| | Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page, who write about wine for The Washington Post, lead wine tastings as well as seminars on pairing food with wine and other beverages for industry professionals and amateur enthusiasts alike. Their 2006 book What to Drink With What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea -- Even Water -- Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers won the Georges Duboeuf "Best Wine Book of the Year" Award and the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, and was named a Finalist for the 2007 IACP Cookbook Award. After cooking professionally at top restaurants in Boston and New York City, Dornenburg studied with Madeleine Kamman at the School for American Chefs at Beringer Vineyards and earned his sommelier certificate through the Sommelier Society of America. Having served as a consultant to Fortune 500 food and beverage companies, Page passed the introductory course of the Court of Master Sommeliers and also holds degrees from Northwestern University and the Harvard Business School.
More Info:
527 Third Avenue Suite 130
New York, NY 10016
212/642-5870
www.becomingachef.com |
| Boston Wine School
| | BOSTON WINE SCHOOL
Great Wine Tasting Experiences
with Jonathon Alsop
Corporate events, award banquets, food & wine
team-building experiences, private wine dinners,
wine weddings, and holiday wine tasting parties
LEARN BY TASTING
Jonathon makes wine fun and interesting,
whether you're a group of 12 or 1200!
 RECENT CLASSES
Wine Tasting For The Complete Novice
New World Wines
Pinot To The People!
Big Bad Bordeaux
Seven Deadly Zins
Dude, Where's My Carneros?
Hide The Wine, Here Comes Thanksgiving!
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
QUESTIONS? Call Jonathon Alsop: 617-784-7150
More Info:
1354 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston MA 02134
617-784-7150
www.bostonwineschool.com |
| Melissa Monosoff
| | Mrs. Monosoff is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has honed her skills at the top restaurants in Philadelphia as the beverage director and sommelier at the Fountain Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel and as a sommelier at The Striped Bass and Avenue B restaurants. In 2004 Wine & Spirits Magazine named Mrs. Monosoff one of America’s “Best Young Sommeliers”. In addition she was awarded the Bronze Medal in the national Jeune Sommeliers competition sponsored by the Chaine des Rotisseurs and the Court of Master Sommeliers. She became a Master of Wine Candidate in November of 2005 and an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers in August of 2004. She is now one of a few women in America and the first in Philadelphia to be a candidate for both a certification as a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine.
More Info:
2201 Cherry Street #204
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-840-0587
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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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Mark Phillips,
| | Mark Phillips is one of the most popular wine speakers in the nation. His irreverent approach and humorous delivery makes each talk an entertaining educational experience.
He was "discovered" by a public television executive who was convinced Mark was just the person Americans needed to teach them about wine. His PBS show made its debut in March 2006 and has broken all records.
No group is too small or too big. Mark has conducted wine tastings for 2 people up to 3000. And with the price as low as $15 per person, it's quite affordable. Contact Mark to find out which of his unique wine tasting formats is right for your group.
More Info:
Available to travel.
630-592-4107
www.winetasting.org |
| Doug Frost
| | Doug is deeply involved in the educational work of both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine programs.
More Info:
c/o Aixois
251 East 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
913-385-7376
www.dougfrost.com |
| LeeAnne Homsey's Silver Platter Parties
| | After Managing New York City Restaurants For Over 15 Years, LeeAnne Homsey Took Her Wine, Food And Hospitality Knowledge To All New Levels.
A Member Of The American Wine Society She Specializes In Casual Wine Tasting Event Classes, Making Learning About Wine Exciting, Fun And Interactive.
In 19 Months, LeeAnne Has Taught Over 5,700 New Yorkers More Confidence In Wine Tasting!
Available To Take Your Small Or Large Party To A Remarkably Memorable Level With A Fun Attitude And Exclusive Wines Rated 90+!
Personal Attention As You Learn Why You Swirl, "Hold By The Stem", Chew Your Wine
Plus
The Tips & Tricks Of Tasting Wine
Corporate Events, Team-Building Tasting Events, Private Wine Dinners, Wine Weddings, And Holiday Wine Tasting Parties.
Prices Start At Just $100.00 Per Person!
Glassware Provided At No Additional Fee.
More Info:
339 West 84th Street
Floor #1
New York City, New York 10024
1-(646) 461-1076
silverplatternyc.com |
| Marianne Frantz
| | In 2002, Marianne Frantz founded The Cleveland Wine School. She is a Certified Wine Educator and holds a Diploma in Wine & Spirits from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust of London. Marianne has also earned the Advanced Sommelier qualification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. In addition to teaching, Marianne has produced culinary events across the U.S. and in France with world's top chefs and wine makers. Guest lectures at the school include noted wine makers, wine writers visiting Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers.
More Info:
3355 Richmond Road #191
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
261.831.9919
www.clevelandwineschool.com |
| Thompson Wine Group
| | The Thompson Wine Group is an Atlanta-based wine consulting firm offering wine and food educators, wine event marketing and management assistance, special speakers, and more.
Founded in 1999 by Dan Thompson, the Thompson Wine Group was the original creator behind The Wine Report magazine. Thompson also founded the Wine South Festival in Atlanta.
Other services include:
* Wine shop retail consulting, selection, service, advice
* Wine classes, clubs, collector and insurance appraisals
* Wine education, seminars, tastings for both on-and- off premise
* Wine related restaurant training, hotel and trade show events
More Info:
390 W. Pike St. #201
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
678-776-4765
www.thompsonwine.com |
| Laurent Guinand - GiraMondo Wine Adventures
| | Laurent Guinand is a French national. He comes from Lyon, not far from the Beaujolais Region. He started his career promoting the French wines in the US with Sopexa / Food & Wines from France, Inc. He then became a banker and worked on financing food and wine ventures in the US. Since then, Laurent accumulated over 12 years experience in strategy consulting for companies such as A.T. Kearney, CGEY and Metis Strategy. Laurent has also been an Adjunct Professor of International Business at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts University).
Laurent developed innovative tools derived from strategy consulting to enhance the wine tasting experience and started GiraMondo Associates LLC in 2004 after 10 years of experience, designing and presenting well over 150 wine tasting seminars for wines from France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Australia, South Africa and of course the United States.
Laurent holds a Ph.D. in food economics from the University of Paris XIII. He is also a graduate of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and of the Ross School of Business from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is currently writing a book on Wine Economics.
Laurent designs, organizes and presents wine tasting events for corporations, non-profit organizations, alumni clubs, fund raisers, and to support business development efforts of companies such as money managers, CPAs, and consultancies.
More Info:
202.297.0626
www.giramondowine.com |
| Wine Divas
| | Wine enthusiast? Wine lover? Enjoy throwing first-class parties and being the envy of all your friends?
INVITE US OVER!
With an entertaining approach, catering to both novice and connoisseur alike, WINE DIVAS will come to your home or business and orchestrate an event that is both fun and informative and promises to leave you and your guests with a newfound appreciation of wine and its lifestyle.
Clients can choose from a list of dynamic and interactive events that will sharpen your tasting skills and passion for wine and include:
Principles of wine tasting/wine terminology
Great wines for under $20
Old world vs. new world wines
Varietal tours around the world
Vintage tastings of premium wines
Art and fine wine pairing
WINE DIVAS can also provide customized events for any occasion. Call or email for more information.
Other Services
Wine consulting (restaurant or personal)
Cellar acquisitions
Guided wine country tours
More Info:
13753 Burbank Blvd #A
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
310-923-2561
www.lawinediva.com |
| Cotes de Longue Selections Inc.
| | Wine classes for consumers and professionals available. Over twenty years in the wine business. Specialist in presenting small boutique wineries from around the globe.
More Info:
115 Franklin Tpk, #214
Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-529-5576
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| Jay Youmans MW - The Bethesda Wine School
| | Jay Youmans MW is one of only 21 Americans, and the only person in the DC area, to have ever passed the Master of Wine Exam. Considered to be the most difficult wine exam of its type.
He teaches the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses, the Society of Wine Educator's Certified Specialist in Wine Course, and is a regular speaker for the French Wine Society.
He writes and tastes wine for the International Wine Review, and has served as a wine judge for the Star Wine International Wine Competition, the Mid Atlantic Wine Competition, the Dallas Morning News Competition, and the California State Fair.
Jay has developed a reputation and loyal following for his humorous and unpretentious approach to wine. Regardless of whether you want an informal causal gathering, or a more serious exploration of wine, let Jay share his knowledge and experience in creating the perfect tasting for you.
More Info:
9600 Parkwood Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-467-7927
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| Wine Educators Ltd.
| | Available Anywhere in Northern California/Nevada.
G.M. “Pooch” Pucilowski is a dynamic and exciting speaker and his enthusiasm for wine is balanced by his 30+ years of teaching and educating both consumers and members of the trade. He has learned that most people perceived wine “as too complicated.” Pooch breaks down the “complications” of wine into easily understandable segments. He knows what is important and what is hype. Any “consumer” will get the facts they need to know to make an informed decision about how to taste wine and which wines to buy.
Who is this for: Meeting Planners, Convention Coordinators, Change of Pace Programs, Spousal Programs, Doctor Incentives, Investment groups, restaurants, retail stores, business clients, sales meetings, employee incentive programs, employee camaraderie and oh, did we mention - consumers?
These tastings/seminars (done with or without wine) are for groups from 20 to 500 participants. All seminars include a complete outline for note taking.
Samples of some of the presentations available (from 20 minutes to 3 hours):
1. How to Evaluate Wines Like a Wine Judge! This is Pooch's most popular seminar. It goes into the details of how to smell, taste and view wine.
2. Questions and Answers. Everything you wanted to know about wine but couldn't remember the question. No worries! Pooch provides a complete list of 100+ questions that will get your group started. It's fun, entertaining and educational!
3. Three to Six-Course meals and the wines that will “marry.”
4. Using Jelly Belly's and Smelling Kits to help you taste wines better.
5. How to Sip, Sample, Savor, Swirl, Sniff, Slurp, Smell and Spit.
6. Wine Bottle Shapes and what they can tell you about how the wine will taste.
7. Tours and meals (via bus/limo) to California's Wine Country for the day, afternoon or the week.
More Info:
7784 Magnolia Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-961-6150
www.UniversityofWine.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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. Through these unique experiences, Tom has gained invaluable knowledge about the wine industry.
Prior to his wine immersion experience, Tom DiNardo founded DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers in 1993. A true entrepreneur and veteran charity auctioneer, Mr. DiNardo now had a unique opportunity to marry both his passion for wine and fund-raising auctions together in pioneering what is today one of the most exciting and newly emerging trends: charity wine auctions. Since its founding, DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers has achieved an outstanding reputation for fund-raising, record setting auction revenues (5 world records), and client satisfaction. Tom has been a featured auctioneer on TLC's "Wrecks to Riches" television program. DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers is ranked as one of the “Top 4 fundraising auction firms" in the nation, and Tom DiNardo has been referred to as "one of the nation’s preeminent charity wine auctioneers.” Tom welcomes the opportunity to serve your organization. Visit my Auction Calendar.
More Info:
PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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, Santé and Wine Adventure Magazines, and is a regular contributor to Wine Squire.com and WineandSpiritsJobs.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 certif |
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