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Sonoma
Started Jun 14, 2009
Wine wheels: Does anyone have any they can share?
Started Mar 18, 2009
Who does market research in the wine industry?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marc Witham Mar 17, 2009.
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Sonoma
I will be traveling to Sonoma later this month to visit with some wine makers and to try some wines. Does anyone know of any good web sources to learn more about this wine region?
Wine wheels: Does anyone have any they can share?
I would like to use them as an educational aid during tastings. They are especially useful for beginners.
"Is there any way to describe how difficult the intermediate and advanced classes were? I am waffling between which one to take."
Sean Kircher replied to Marc Witham's discussion Wine education certificates"I read the descriptions of the levels on the WSET website and then went from there. I chose to start with Intermediate rather than Advanced just because I didn't want to get in over my head right at the start. As it was the intermediate was…"
"Bill,
How do you decide which level to start out at?
Marc"
"Sean,
Thanks very much. That is very useful info. I certainly dont care about cigar service. How do you decide which level to start out at?
Marc"
Sean Kircher replied to Marc Witham's discussion Wine education certificates"I've bone both the intermediate and advanced WSET and thought that they were very good. I definitely felt like it was worth it to take the in-class version rather than the at-home. Additionally, as far as being a wine educator, I would go with…"
"Ryan,
Thanks for replying. A lot of people are suggesting WSET for the best value.
Marc"
Cuvée Corner Wine Blog replied to Marc Witham's discussion Wine education certificates"Marc,
I just finished my "official wine certification" at the International Sommelier Guild, price wis it is less expensive than others I checked out. But for value of the money spent, not sure it was worth the price of admission in terms…"
Me at age five at Chateau Yquem
A great uncle was a negotiant in Bordeaux and he took us on a trip to numerous wineries.
Who does market research in the wine industry?
I am looking to see if there are companies (distributors, importers, marketing companies, etc.) who outsource the collection and analysis of primary market research information (focus groups and on-line surveys).
"Sandi,
What a great idea. Thanks very much, I'll do that right now.
Marc"
Sandi Vojta left a comment for Marc Witham"Hi Marc,
For some reason I am unable to log into my LinkedIn account to send you a reply.
I would suggest posting a Wine 2.0 Forum topic in the form of your wine certificate question. Wine 2.0 is a wealth of wine related industry knowledge at our…"
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- I do wine education at retail tasings, home tastings and have worked at Vantage cruise lines as their on board wine expert on their Moselle and Rhine cruises.
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- At 6:31pm on October 20, 2010,
Paula Sankarsingh said… - Hey Marc,
How luck are you... I don't think we have met as yet. Have fun on your trip!
Cheers!
Paula
- At 7:47am on March 8, 2009, Sandi Vojta said…
- Hi Marc,
For some reason I am unable to log into my LinkedIn account to send you a reply.
I would suggest posting a Wine 2.0 Forum topic in the form of your wine certificate question. Wine 2.0 is a wealth of wine related industry knowledge at our fingertips. In the meantime, I will keep my eyes and ears open for any information that may be of value to you.
Sandi
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