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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.
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PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
USA
360-320-2155
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Ron Kapon
| | Professor Kapon started the wine program at Fairleigh Dickinson's International School of Hospitality Management in 1997 and teaches the 15 week credit course at the Teaneck, New Jersey campus. In 2005 he became the instructor for the wine program at the new Hudson County Community College Culinary Arts center in downtown Jersey City which is affiliated with FDU. He has donated over 2,000 wine books & magazines to the Ron Kapon Wine Library at FDU.
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230 West 79 St- #42N- NYC 10024-6210
(212) 799-6311
tastersguildny.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 |
| WinEsideout
| | WinEsideout specializes in organizing custom wine events for business and private occasions. Whether your goal is networking, teambuilding or entertainment, WinEsideout is your partner when it comes to hosting a memorable event.
We collaborate closely with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience. All our wine tastings and educational events are delivered by wine educators, editors and other wine professionals. We pride ourselves in offering unique occasions that enable interaction and conversation by combining learning with fun.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Client Meetings: Are you in need for a new, fresh idea for your marketing plan? WinEsideout creates one-of-a kind experiences that your prospects and clients will remember.
Fundraising Events: A wine tasting for your next event will catch your donors' eyes. Something special for a special cause.
Teambuilding: Blind tastings for teambuilding purposes have proven very successful and popular. Participants are broken into groups and asked, as a team, to taste and identify various wines presented by our wine educators.
Company Party: Whether for a birthday celebration or a holiday party, our wine tasting events are a fun alternative to the usual office party.
PRIVATE SERVICES:
Birthday or Holiday Celebration: A themed tasting can enliven any cocktail party. WinEsideout works within any budget to provide wine tasting events in a private setting. Try our "Wine Triathlon", "Grape Personalities" or a blind tasting for a fun family get together.
Wedding Shower: Whether the bride is simply looking for something different for her bridal shower or whether the couple is a pair of wine aficionados who want a wine-themed couple shower, WinEsideout is happy to accommodate any vision.
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Brooklyn Heights, NY
3472655085
www.winesideout.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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Wendy Crispell
| | Wendy has an extensive Wine & Food background, she has studied at The NY Wine School, Artisanal Cheese Center NY, Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Wine School as well as completing both certificates of the WSET with honors at The International Wine Center in NY. Currently she is studying the WSET Diploma Program the stepping stone to the Master of wine.
Available for customer & staff education, wine events, fun pairings, home or corporate events as well as consulting. Making wine fun is her passion, join her for upcoming classes at Benmarl Winery or email for more info on custom wine pairings of any region you would like to explore! Theme pairings a specialty!!! Hudson Valley as well as NY Metro area!
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2031 rte 300
Wallkill, NY 12589
845-542-0562
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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 |
| Keith Wallace, Director
| | Keith is a leading figure in wine education. The founder of the Wine School of Philadelphia, Keith is a rare breed on the east coast: a full time wine guru. As such, his curriculum vitae is getting quite hefty.
Along with being a popular wine personality, he continues to work as a consultant for an Italian winery, a lecturer for two major universities, and a popular wine & food writer.
Keith's interviews have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek: SmallBiz, BonAppetit Magazine, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. On television, he has appeared nationally on The Learning Channel, and regionally on both Fox and CBS. He is a featured wine writer for PhillyStyle Magazine, Dining Out Magazine, and the Wine & Spirits Quarterly.
Whether on stage or in front of the camera, his charismatically goofy persona puts his achievements in the proper light "I love my job ," he says "I drink for a living, for [edit]'s sake. Despite his wine tasting obligations, Keith continues to teach fulltime for The Wine School of Philadelphia.
More Info:
The Wine School of Philadelphia
2006 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-965-1514
www.vinology.com |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lindsay Pomeroy: The Wine Smarties
| | Lindsay Pomeroy is creator and owner of The Wine Smarties, a San Diego-based wine events and consulting company.
Full of pizazz and endless new ideas, she adds sparkle to any wine event!
Her background is perfectly paired to her mission of helping people get "wine smarter." She spent several years as a teacher in Italy, Boston and San Diego. She helped manage the busiest and most successful wine bar in San Diego, and obtained her Specialist of Wine certification with The Society of Wine Educators!
Currently, you'll find Lindsay as the in-house sommelier at Dussini Mediterranean Bistro downtown, as well as out teaching her wine classes at different venues throughout San Diego.
She specializes in taking private wine parties, wine events, industry trainings and consulting work, and group classes to the next level with her passionate and inventive approach.
More Info:
415 Laurel Street, #216, San Diego, CA 92101
619-955-8884
www.winesmarties.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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
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PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jamie Foster
| | Jamie Foster sports a prestigious background in wine, having studied at Aspen Wine Program, International Wine School, and New York’s Institute of Culinary Education. She has been awarded the Advanced Certificate in Wines, Spirits and Other Alcoholic Beverages through London’s Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Also, Foster has been designated “Expert es Vins de Bordeaux through The Full Bordeaux Experience and was recently assigned as a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) by the Society of Wine Educators.
Foster’s first book “From the Projects to Prosecco: How I Discovered Wines from Aghiorghitiko to Zweigelt” is due out in 2008 and she is a speaker and spokesperson for Vin Strategies, LLC. She is also affiliated with the Washington Wine Academy, the premiere local resource for wine education. As a dynamic wine educator, Foster leads classes in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Her upcoming classes will be centered on the Le Nez du Vin wine teaching method, an instructional and educational guide. This tool has been used for over 30 years by wineries, merchants, and educators and Ms. Foster offers a fun and entertaining way for students to effortlessly develop their senses and enjoy the ultimate wine experience.
Jamie is available for wine talk or your private event (wine dinners, bridal showers, girls or guys time out).
More Info:
P.O. Box 886
Bowie, MD 20718
(301)352-6120
www.vinstrategies.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.
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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 |
| 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
USA
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.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.
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527 Third Avenue Suite 130
New York, NY 10016
212/642-5870
www.becomingachef.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 |
| Marnie Old
| | Known for her common-sense approach, tireless enthusiasm and leadership in the wine community, Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading wine educators and Philadelphia’s highest profile sommelier. She teaches about wine, beer and spirits across the country and around the world.
Marnie's wine columns appear regularly in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania’s Wine & Spirits Quarterly. She is also a contributing editor for Santé Magazine, serving the restaurant and hospitality industry.
In 2005, Marnie’s award-winning wine classes were launched for internet delivery through the University of Delaware. The Wine Online program is a four part introductory wine course, designed for both consumers and restaurant staff. Marnie has been a wine educator for Manhattan’s prestigious French Culinary Institute since 2001, and serves as mid-Atlantic wine educator for Wine & Spirits Magazine
Marnie spent five years as Sommelier at the famed Striped Bass restaurant, and later as Executive Beverage Director for their premier restaurant group, Meal Ticket Inc. Old launched her independent venture, Old Wines LLC, in October 2001 and her cutting edge beverage programs continue to earn national press and praise.
More Info:
Old Wines
710 Chestnut St
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215 351 9985
marnieold.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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
More Info:
410-486-0339
www.dara-does-it.com |
| 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.
More Info:
PO Box 763
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-4212
www.thewinecoach.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 |
| 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.
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PO Box 6266
Napa, CA 94559
707-694-8293
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| Peter Nelson, Nelson Wine Co.
| | Peter Nelson has worked among the vines in France, at the retail level in Southern California, and has hosted wine events and seminars in Pasadena, California. His love of wine shows in his informative and fun presentations. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), has credentials at the Court of Master Sommeliers, and has visited every major wine growing region in Italy and France. If you are looking for someone to host a private wine tasting event, or an event for retail promotion, Mr. Nelson can be of service. For an e-mail describing services and charges, please send a request. Also speaks French and Italian. A votre sante!
More Info:
1609 W. Valley Blvd., Ste. 111
Alhambra, CA 91803
626 593-4329
www.nelsonwinecompany.com |
| Michael Green
| | Michael Green conducts educational wine and spirits events for corporate team-building, festivals and conferences around the world.
In addition to being a frequent guest on the Food Network and the Fine Living Network, Michael is Gourmet magazine’s long-time wine and spirits consultant, based in New York City.
Taking wine tastings from ordinary to riveting, Michael touches on current affairs and international culture in a way that makes wine relevant for any audience, across all industries. With more than twenty-years immersed in the wine world and a passion for performance, Green’s presentations blend theater and sensory experience like no other educator.
At the heart of his adventurous wine-meets-pop culture curriculum, Michael’s students not only become better wine tasters, but they also learn to roam retail shelves and wine lists with confidence. His disarming approach for simplifying wine comes from decades of experience in the beverage business – from retailer to importer to writer and beyond.
Michael is an alumnus of New York's High School of Performing Arts and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia. He currently serves the food and wine community as a member of the Society of Wine Educators; the New York Association of Cooking Teachers; the Boards of Share Our Strength and the American Institute of Wine and Food. He also co-wrote the world’s first interactive wine tasting musical, Wine Lovers, which is touring nationally in 2007.
More Info:
New York City
212-787-1055
www.michaelgreen.com |
| Marnie Old
| | Known for her common-sense approach, tireless enthusiasm and leadership in the wine community, Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading wine educators and Philadelphia’s highest profile sommelier. She teaches about wine, beer and spirits across the country and around the world.
Marnie's wine columns appear regularly in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania’s Wine & Spirits Quarterly. She is also a contributing editor for Santé Magazine, serving the restaurant and hospitality industry.
In 2005, Marnie’s award-winning wine classes were launched for internet delivery through the University of Delaware. The Wine Online program is a four part introductory wine course, designed for both consumers and restaurant staff. Marnie has been a wine educator for Manhattan’s prestigious French Culinary Institute since 2001, and serves as mid-Atlantic wine educator for Wine & Spirits Magazine
Marnie spent five years as Sommelier at the famed Striped Bass restaurant, and later as Executive Beverage Director for their premier restaurant group, Meal Ticket Inc. Old launched her independent venture, Old Wines LLC, in October 2001 and her cutting edge beverage programs continue to earn national press and praise.
More Info:
Old Wines
710 Chestnut St
Philadelphia Pa 19106
215 351 9985
marnieold.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 ga |
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