FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - When Lisa Klenke met a man named David on a blind date 10 years ago, she didn't even know his last name.

About a month later, Lisa inquired and was told that David's given name is Redwine.

"I told him I wanted to see his ID," Lisa said. "I couldn't believe someone had that last name."

What has made it even more poetic is that Lisa and David Redwine have been married for the past five years.

Redwine is an appropriate last name for Lisa, who will be teaching an Exploring Wine class Mondays, Sept. 10-Oct. 8, 6-9 pm in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program through SDSU's College of Extended Studies.

Quite appropriately, Redwine is the wine director at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina as well as the sommelier and general manager at Molly's Restaurant and Bar inside the hotel.

Not surprisingly, people often give her a second look when they see her name badge while she is on the floor at Molly's.

"Every night, one or two people ask me if that is really my last name," she said. "It opens the door for me to get to know guests. The next thing I know, we're talking about where they are from and what they like to drink."

The Business of Wine Professional Certificate prepares participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve success in many wine-related occupations. Most classes are held off-site at restaurants and wineries.

Those who should attend include: restaurant managers, owners, entrepreneurs, winery employees, event planners, bartenders, bar managers, distribution and retail sales employees, wine enthusiasts, and anyone interested in moving into hospitality careers. You must be 21 years of age to register for this program.

After Redwine's class concludes, other fall courses in the certificate program include Wine Business Strategies (Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 16, 6-9 pm), Wine Making Behind the Scenes (Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 am-4:30 pm), and Red, White and Champagne (Mondays, Oct. 22-Nov. 12).

"The whole program is great for people considering a second career," Redwine said. "It gives a realistic idea of what working in the wine industry is all about. If you have a passion for wine, this program will ignite it."

For more information, call (619) 594-6924 or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net/wine.html.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 35 certificate programs, on-line courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.