WSET Certification at UCSD!
 The Loft at UCSD is hosting the 2nd class series!

To offer wine enthusiasts something outside-of-the-box, The Wine Smarties has teamed up with the Loft at UC San Diego. The loft is the new performance lounge and social crossroads where emerging art and pop culture collide. Their performance venue is for anyone hungry for artistic connections. A place where modern design, appetizing bites, and intriguing performance commingle-The Loft will revolutionize how you experience the arts. From chamber music that rocks, to film and wine tastings, to iTunes jukebox music-sharing, every experience here is a creative one. So cross genres, push boundaries, and explore new artistic terrain with us. It's all happening at The Loft. http://theloft.ucsd.edu

Join Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties as she takes your palates on an enlightening journey where history, artistry, science, and socializing perfectly meld together at this inaugural wine class series.

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!

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. I offer a 10% booking discount if you sign up with at least one other person.

Class Session #2 at UCSD Loft, La Jolla. Class 1 is on Saturday, October 10th, 9:30-1:30pm Class 2 is on Saturday, October 17th, 9:30-11:30am Class 3 is on Saturday, October 24th, 9:30-11:30am Class 4 is on Saturday, October 31st, 9:30-11:30am Class 5 is on Saturday, November 7th 9:30-11:30am Class 6 is on Saturday, November 14th, 9:30-11:30am Class 7 is on Saturday, November 21st, 9:30-11:30am Optional Examination will be on Saturday, December 5th from 10-11am

To enroll and for more information, please contact me!

 

 Tasting Wealth: Taste-Talk-Learn-Indulge
 Class #4: Southern Italy!

San Diego's Economic Stimulus Wine Event Series: Taste-Talk-Learn-Indulge

Wednesday, October 7th, 6-8pm, Villa Capri 2, 7875 Highland Village Place, San Diego, CA 92129

Join the Wine Smarties at Villa Capri 2's charming Italian trattoria for our fourth '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. Learn what you're drinking, how to buy it, what to look for, how to talk about it and most importantly how to impress others with your newly received wine smarts!

Southern Italy. This is home to the Amalfi Coast, the isle of Capri, Mt. Vesuvius, and of pizza. The rich soil and temperate climate here are ideal for growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Grapes are no exception, and Campania is Southern Italy's most prominent wine producing region. Just like last month, we'll pair our 4 wines with 4 Italian tapas that represent the region. Not only is this a great way to "experience" the region, but it's also an excellent way to learn about your palate and why pairing is so important when it comes to wine. Details: Event costs $30 and includes 4 wines, education, 4 paired tapas.

Details: Event costs $30 and includes 4 wines, education, 4 appetizers paired with the wines. It is a great deal! Our september series ended up being more of a dinner than a tapas pairing!

RSVP with me!!

 

 Wine Class Wednesdays!
 Old World Vs. New World, Young wines vs. Aged Wines

For this exciting class, we will be focusing on comparing and contrasting young wines and aged wines highlighting how wine changes and evolves as it ages. We will also be comparing and contrasting New world winemaking styles with Classic winemaking styles.

The goal is to exposure you to the world of wine, introduce you to new concepts, and teach you how to successfully asses a wine's structure, origin and style. This is a beginner to intermediate tasting class. We will be doing side-by-side tasting comparatives using the classic tasting approach (which will be taught).

Emerge from the class with newfound wine smarts and re-enter your world as an aspiring wine pro!

Details: Wednesday, October 14th from 6-8pm at Tango Wine company, 2161 India Street, 92101. Costs $30pp or 2 for $25.

 

 Wine Trade Information Day
 Wanna join the trade??

I am putting together a class for my WSET graduates as well as anyone looking to get into the industry (part-time, full-time, etc). So, I will be inviting people from different aspects of the industry to share their stories and paint a picture of what they do so you can make an informed decision about which direction in the industry you see yourself.

Details: Monday, October 19th at 6pm, Tango Wine company. Come and meet and discuss your future with some of San Diego's most respected wine professionals.

 

 Taste-Dazzle-Toast Breast Cancer Benefit
 on Porto Vista Hotel's Mediterranean-style rooftop lounge

Join The Wine Smarties and Cleavage Creek Cellars at Porto Vista Hotel's sexy outdoor Mediterranean-style rooftop lounge as we raise Breast Cancer Awareness in an evening of hedonism while overlooking the dazzling San Diego Bay. Experience the culinary Creations of Chef Rob Conaway as he showcases his intrinsic love of the culinary arts and encyclopedic-like knowledge of edible ingredients that would rival some of the most famed foodies in the world! Four tantalizing creations will be paired to four of Cleavage Creek's award-winning wines by yours truly. Please keep a light sense of humor as the pairings will highlight the peaks and valleys of women.

Details: Thursday, October 22nd from 6-8pm. 4 wine pairing stations, beautiful company and amazing views of downtown San Diego. Book by Friday, October 16th and pay only $39 for 2 people, otherwise it's $45pp.