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“Bob’s concept of “edutainment” is perfect for delivering the wine information that you want to know in a fun, memorable and entertaining manner. His teaching style is warm and engaging and his passion and enthusiasm for wine is second to none, making it easy for me to recommend working with Bob!”

Kevin Zraly, Founder

Windows on the World Wine School, New York, NY

www.windowswineschool.com

  

“I have always admired Bob’s enthusiasm and knowledge about the wine world; he makes wine both accessible and enjoyable fro anyone who takes the time to listen and taste with him.  Kudos for his low-key, high fun approach!”

Joel Peterson, President & Winemaker

Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma, California

www.ravenswood-wines.com


"I have known Bob for 15 + years having worked the market together many times and having shared a few meals too!  I can say that Bob is a very charismatic person who knows his wines very well and appreciates the multi facet’s of his work. He knows how to approach people and suggest wines at each levels of knowledge making life easier for everyone.  More important he is just passionate about quality wines!"

Jean Trimbach

Trimbach Winery, Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

 www.maison-trimbach.com

 

“Over the years Bob has always had always had a knack for taking the old sniffy-swirly and making it fun.  He is living proof that one can get to know serious wines without taking them or one’s self to serious.”

Don Weaver, Managing Partner

Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, California

www.harlanestate.com


“Bob is the quintessential “wine guy”, with oodles of practical experience, loads of knowledge and a fun way of getting it all across. Enthusiastic and charismatic, well educated and a good educator, Bob is a hardworking down to earth chap who makes wine tasty and easy to understand.”

                                                   George T.D. Sandeman

                                     The House of Sandeman, Oporto, Portugal

                                                    www.sandeman.com

 

“Bob is somehow able to present his vast knowledge in an entertaining and interesting manner. It was so refreshing to watch Bob make a wine presentation and see the audience actually get excited about and involved in wine. He has always enjoyed great success in educating people because  of his down to earth and instilling way that he presents the subject.”

Steve Girard, President & Founder

Benton-Lane Winery, Willamette Valley, Oregon

www.benton-lane.com


The Voice of Experience 

25 Years as a Wine & Spirits Professional

Pernod-Ricard USA 
 Director of Education, Wines & Champagne,   
 World's second largest Wine & Spirt Company

 Diageo Wines Co
National Wine Education Manager 
World Largest Wine & Spirit Company

Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co.
Regional Sales Manager
Fine Wine Division of Seagram Americas

Sterling Vineyards School of Service & Hospitality,
 Instructor      
  Napa Valley, California

Starwine International Wine Competition 
Managing Director        
Working with 50 of the World's Top Sommeliers


American Sommelier Association 
Founding Board Member

University of Delaware 
Guest Lecturer                                       
HRIM: School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management


To feed his passion for wine and teaching, Bob has traveled extensively through many of the worlds great wine regions. He is known for his easy going, down to earth style while speaking and providing wine edutainment at food and wine events all over the world.

Highlights include A "Best of Philly" Award for "Best Wine Class" from Philadelphia Magazine, Aspen Food & Wine Festival, and conducting educational tastings for a number of Senators and Congressmen and the Congressional Wine Caucus on Capital Hill!


 
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