Riesling - 2015

Industry News

On the Radar: Gary Twining, CWE

People come to the world of wine and spirits from a multitude of departure points and by sometimes winding paths. Witness Gary L. Twining, CWE, who has had a long and distinguished career as a wine professional. Gary was born in Oberlin, Ohio, and worked his way through college in � Continue reading → ...

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Dispatch from Valdepe�as

The Valdepe�as DO (located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) is making some changes! The EU has recently approved a modification to the Pliego de Condiciones for the region, as announced and published in the January 9, 2020 edition of the Official Journal of the European Union. The wines approved for production � Continue reading → ...

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On the Radar: Lori Wise, CWE

Lori Wise, CSW and CWE, was born in Big Spring, Texas, but grew up in Austin. She holds Bachelors degrees in History and Literature, and a Masters degree in Art History from the University of Dallas. Along the way, she worked in the mortgage business and was also a paralegal. � Continue reading → ...

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On the Radar: Jarred Craven, CSS

Jarred Craven, CSS, hails from south Florida. He worked his way through the University of Florida--where he studied history and anthropology--by bartending. After graduation, he did museum work in Romania for a time, but discovered it just wasnt for him, so he returned to the world of bartending. After exploring � Continue reading → ...

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Ramona Valley Redux

Today we have a guest post from SWE member Jan Crocker, CSW. Jan earned her Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification in 2016 and is currently studying for the Certified Specialist of Spirts (CSS).Wish her luck! Now entering its early adolescence as the United States 162nd American Viticultural Area (AVA), � Continue reading → ...

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On the Radar: Linda Coco, CSW

Linda Coco, CSW, was born on a military base in Japan, but grew up mainly in Colorado Springs CO. She attended the University of Colorado and while there met the man she would marry, an ROTC midshipman. After his commissioning in the Marine Corps, they spent eight years at domestic � Continue reading → ...

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On the Radar: Cathey Love, CSW

By day, she grooms dirty dogs. But when day is done, Cathey Love, CSW, CSS, engages in her enthusiasm for wine and spirits. As she herself puts it: I listen to whine during the day, and at drink wine at night at home. Cathey was born in Chattanooga, and Tennessee � Continue reading → ...

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