WWLS 2012

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Welcome Address: Mary Ewing-Mulligan, MW

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Challenges and Successes of Women in the Wine World
Annette Alvarez-Peters, Assistant General Merchandise Managers (wine, spirits, beer), Costco
Leslie Sbrocco, Author, Speaker and owner of Thirsty Girl
Madeline Triffon, first female MS in the U.S. and director of wine at Plum Market
Christy Canterbury, MW, author, speaker, consultant, educator

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Multi-Generational Wine-Producing Families
Marilisa Allegrini: Allegrini, Poggio al Tesoro, San Polo
Laura Catena: Bodega Catena Zapata
Xandra Falcó: Marqués de Griñón
Heidi Scheid:  Scheid Vineyards (24 Knots)

Guided Wine Seminar
Marilisa Allegrini: Allegrini, Poggio al Tesoro, San Polo
Laura Catena: Bodega Catena Zapata
Xandra Falcó: Marqués de Griñón
Heidi Scheid:  Scheid Vineyards (24 Knots)
Nadia Zenato: Zenato
Tamra Washington: Yealands

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Trends in Wine Sales & Marketing

Jackie Bergeron, Nielsen

Christy Frank, Frankly Wines

Stephanie Johnson, City Winery, NYC and Chicago

Carla Rzeszewski, The Spotted Pig, The Breslin and John Dory Oyster Bar