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Greetings!
I have been a very busy lady! I spent this
week at the Spanish Wine Educator intensive 3
day wine program with the Spanish Wine
Academy! We tasted 60 wines. It was awesome!
So, look for a special wine class all about
Spain coming up in October. I have my boat
cruises coming up this Saturday and the 29th,
so if you haven't signed up, this is one of
the best deals all year!
Also, look for me in San Diego Magazine in
the September issue! I am one of the
finalists for Women Who Move the City! If
anyone wants to attend the Awards show to
cheer me on, let me know, tickets for friends
and family are only $25!
For the WSET classes, we are filling up
quickly! There are so many wonderful people
who are joining the program to change their
lives and finally follow their passion. If
you are looking to do the same, let me know
and I can go over the program with you.
PS. Check out my blogs at the Wine and
Hospitality Network:
http://blogs.wineandhospitalitynetwork.com/index.php/winesmarties/
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S FIRST INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WINE CERTIFICATION!
Who is Certified WSET??
I am getting some great press about this.
Look for a news story on NBC covering these
classes and interviewing myself and the
students! This first class is going to take
San Diego by storm! If you are thinking
about joining, deadline is August 31st, so
get on it!!
Who in the Wine World is Certified WSET?
1. The ultimate authority on wine, and
writer of "The Oxford Companion to Wine"
Jancis Robinson got her start with the WSET.
She says: "What I did rather immediately
after starting was to sign up for the Wine
and Spirits Educational Trust. It has a very
structured set of courses that eventually
lead to the Master of Wine. I started with
the certificate and I worked my way up
through those courses. I did it quite
quickly."-vinography.com
2. Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier "My WSET
studies were invaluable in helping my
education towards becoming a Master
Sommelier. I have been teaching WSET classes
to the public and the wine industry for over
7 years and have successfully graduated over
300 students at the Intermediate and Advanced
Levels."
3. And locally, yours truly is certified :-)
As well as Tasha Kuxton, GM of Wine Steals
Point Loma. It is through the WSET that she
got her career launched in the wine industry!
Additionally, one of my enrolled students
called wineries and Napa and Sonoma and
everyone spoke highly of the program. It is
the most international out there and
respected available for aspiring wine
professionals or enthusiasts alike. For more
info, please give me a call!
Course Programme:
° Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting and
food and wine matching
° Grape growing and wine making
° Key wine and spirit producing regions
° Key grape varieties:
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling,
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache
° Sparkling and sweet wines
° Fortified wines plus spirits and liquers.
The first of the 3 (in the wine series
certification) is the Intermediate class.
This is a beginner wine class. It is 16 hours
plus an hour exam. Cost will be $675. The
exam is optional and an additional $125.
This historic first class will be held on the
following dates in September. Classes will be
held on alternating Sundays and Mondays for 4
weeks.
Class 1 begins on Monday, September 14th from
6-10pm.
Class 2 is on Sunday, September 20th from 1-5pm
Class 3 is on Monday, September 28th from 6-10pm
Class 4 is on Sunday, October 4th from 1-5pm
Optional Examination will be on Sunday,
October 18th from 1-2pm.
To enroll and for more information, please
contact me!
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Sights and Sips Hornblower Sunset Cruise
The only floating happy hour on the bay!
Join The Wine Smarties in this very special
wine tasting sunset cruise around the bay! We
will be educating our minds, palates, and
eyes as we take in the breathtaking views
around the bay aboard the Hornblower High
Spirits Yacht! The event includes 4 wine
tastings representing wines from around the
world, there will be the "Taste of San Diego"
food station featuring light hors d\'oeuvres,
as well as Hornblower signature cocktails and
special-priced wine glasses to sip on!
Celebrate Summer with me in Style as we
cruise around VIP-style in the Bay! Yacht
boards at 5:30 PM, we start Cruising
6:00-7:30 PM finishing up with Dockside
Drinks until 8:00 PM!
Details: August 22nd AND August 29th, both
from 5:30-8pm. Costs $30
and includes 4 wine tastings, me as your wine
smart hostess, nibbles, and a fantastic boat
ride! I also also hosting this on the 29th.
Purchase Tickets online for August 22nd here:
https://www.localwineevents.com/tickets/i_want/261692/sights-and-sips-hornblower-sunset-cruise
Tickets for August 29th, purchase here:
https://www.localwineevents.com/tickets/i_want/266400/sights-and-sips-hornblower-sunset-cruise
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See you soon and bring your friends..everyone
can benefit from The Wine Smarties!
Sincerely,
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