by JC (NC) » Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:33 pm
I attended a seminar put on by Banfi during one of the past Triangle Wine Experience weekends. They gave us a number of handouts explaining the classification of Italian wines and a glossary of terms. They might be willing to send out such materials as a promotional device if you ask.
Sharon McCarthy led the seminar.
Banfi Vintners, the nation's leading wine importer, has promoted two key executives: Sharron McCarthy to Vice President, Wine Education, and Gary Clayton to Vice President, Marketing.
Ms. McCarthy, a 24-year Banfi veteran, has led the firm's wine education department since its formal consolidation in 1998. She and her team conduct wine education seminars for consumer, trade and educational groups, presenting the major wine regions of the world, the history of wine and the laws governing its production, the proper service of wine and its role in a healthy diet. Ms. McCarthy leads educational tours exploring the wine and food of Italy and Chile, and lectures annually to students at leading universities in the US and abroad. She serves on the board of directors for the Society of Wine Educators, and is associated with the American Institute of Wine & Food, American Wine Society, Sommelier Society of America, New York Women's Culinary Alliance, Dames d'Escoffier and Donne del Vino, among others.