Join fellow alumni and friends for a virtual wine tasting and educational opportunity. "Journey" to Paso Robles in the Central Coast of California for the evening as personal wine educators guide you through a tasting of wines from three popular vineyards, noting the similarities and variances. You will learn about the rich history of the area and Paso tradition.
Sight, smell and taste, the three components of any wine tasting, will be front and center, with other nuances explained and fleshed out within the stories of each vineyard and wine.
Every wine has a story, and this is your chance to experience the stories of Paso Robles from the comfort of your own home!
Wines presented:
Daou Vineyards: Sauvignon Blanc
Hope Family Wines: Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Lohr Vineyards: Los Osos Merlot
Please note: These wines are readily available at local retailers for online purchase with delivery or curbside pickup and also through wine.com.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom (link to be provided to registrants)
Cost: Complimentary
Registration
Online registration is now closed please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@montclair.edu to register and recieve the Zoom link.
Must be 21 or older to participate. Registration is required to receive the webinar link
You may participate with or without wine. This session is offered as an educational opportunity and will be recorded for on-demand access.
Please note that the wines selected are readily available from retailers throughout the tri-state area for online purchase with curbside pick up or delivery. For assistance in locating featured wines at retailers in your area, or for additional information, please contact th Office of Alumni Engagement at 973-655-4141 or alumni@montclair.edu.
Presenters Biographical Information:
Marni Winslow
Marni Winslow is the New Jersey Field Sales Manager for DAOU Family Estates. She has worked in the wine business for 18 years and has been fortunate enough to visit vineyards around the globe but believes that she has never seen anywhere as beautiful as Daou’s mountaintop winery in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, CA. She strives to make wine knowledge accessible to everyone and especially enjoys the look on someone’s face when he or she discovers a new favorite varietal or that perfect food pairing.
James Wallace
James Wallace is a regional manager for J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines with more than 19 years of experience in the business. He oversees the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets.
Shane Guerrier
Shane Guerrier is the Market Manager for Hope Family Wines covering New York and New Jersey. He has over 20 years of experience holding sales roles for both international and domestic distributors representing wines from all over the world. It was while working in the restaurant business during college that he was first introduced to Paso Robles and Austin Hope wines. He is driven by his passion for wine, sharing his knowledge and experiences with others, and believes all wine is best enjoyed in good company.