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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.
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PO Box #11
Lynden, WA 98264
888-503-0828
www.DiNardoandLordAuctioneers.com |
| Len Napolitano
| | Certified Specialist in Wine by the Society of Wine Educators, wine writer and weekly wine columnist, conducts wine tasting classes, and speaks about wine.
More Info:
1465 Zinfandel Court
Templeton, CA 93465
805 712-7786
www.wineology.com |
| Kristen Penick
| | Kris Penick, Wine Educator
With over 20 years in the hospitality and wine industry in California Kris Penick brings an incredible amount of knowledge to Reserve Events & Destinations. By establishing Reserve Events & Destinations she has the opportunity to share her skills and resources with others. Her education in Foods and Nutrition combined with her training in wines has been as asset in planning many food and wine programs over the years.
During her tenure in the Paso Robles wine industry, Kris has led groups on informative and interactive wine experiences throughout California and abroad. She offers several wine tasting courses for groups and corporate team building activities. She oversees the Central Coast Wine Competition and wine festival events for wine associations like the San Luis Obispo Vintners.
Her organizational skills and attention to detail combined with uncompromising professionalism makes her a welcome addition to any team.
More Info:
1227 #E Park Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-237-0400
www.reserveevents.com |
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