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Greetings!
So, my vines and wines 101 is coming up on
Thursday. Do your friend(s) a favor and
encourage them to come. This is a great and
in-depth wine class that will equip them with
wine tasting and talking skills! Also, I can
still accept reservations for the Saturday
boat cruise!
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 September 16ht, let me know,
tickets for friends and family are only $25!
For the WSET classes, we are almost at
capacity! If you still want to join, there
is a little time left. I need to have
everyone in by Monday of next week (at the
latest!) for the September class! 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!
Enrollment Updates
Ok, as the week draws to a close, so do my
enrollments for the historic September class!
If you still want to join, 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 29th,
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.
Tickets for August 29th, purchase here:
https://www.localwineevents.com/tickets/i_want/266400/sights-and-sips-hornblower-sunset-cruise
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Tasting Wealth: Taste-Talk-Learn-Indulge
Class #3: Tuscan Tapas Pairing
San Diego's Economic Stimulus Wine Event
Series: Taste-Talk-Learn-Indulge
Wednesday, September 2, 6-8pm, Villa Capri 2,
7875 Highland Village Place, San Diego, CA
92129
Join the Wine Smarties at Villa Capri\'s 2
charming Italian trattoria for our third
'Tasting Wealth' wine event series designed
to get you talking about wine and wealth.
Tasting Wealth is designed to bring together
fellow enthusiasts of the good grape. We will
be educated through a series of wine tastings
and encouraged to taste, talk, learn and
indulge ourselves of a variety of wines. We
will be pairing 4 wonderful wines. Due to
popular demand, for this third event, we will
be tackling the enormous art of food and wine
pairing, Italian-style! Our tasting program
will showcase wines that represent the
shining stars of Tuscany and their tasty eats
to pair! We will discuss what to look for and
how to avoid food and wine pairing blunders
and taste some delicious classical and
creative pairings!
Details: Event costs $30 and includes 4
wines, education, 4 appetizers paired with
the wines. RSVP with me!
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See you soon and bring your friends..everyone
can benefit from The Wine Smarties!
Sincerely,
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To read about what NBC has to say about the
WSET program, go here: 
Join The Wine Smarties as we unmask the
complexity of vines, wines, and everything in
between! We will be tasting the effects of
'terroir,' winemaking and vinegrowing
techniques from varietals and regions around
the world. This is a beginning to
intermediate level wine class designed to
educate your minds and your palates. Walk
away with a better understanding of this
complex beverage.
