business of wine Archive

  • Jesse Rodriquez

    Wine Director of Award-Winning Hotel Teaches SDSU Class

    Jesse Rodriguez, wine director at the internationally-acclaimed Addison at the Grand Del Mar, will teach the new Wine List Creation class as part of the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program through SDSU’s College of Extended Studies on Tuesdays, April 24-May 1, 6-9...

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    Instructor Profile – Wine – Jesse Rodriquez

    Which class do you teach at SDSU? I teach the California Intensive class. Can you tell me something about California wine that most people do not know? What I want to really focus on is that California is a major industry for our state and...

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    Wine Instructor Makes His Mark in the Industry

    Jesse Rodriguez, instructor of the California Intensive class in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program through SDSU’s Extended Studies, continues to shine in the industry. Check out this story in the San Diego Union-Tribune, detailing how he’s a wine director at the...

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    Go Behind the Scenes to See How Wine Is Made

    Students will receive a true insight into the way wine is made during the Wine Making Behind the Scenes course offered by San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 am-4:30 pm at the Maurice Car’rie Winery, 34225 Rancho...

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    How Wine Brings Career Success

    In 1801, Thomas Jefferson’s annual salary was $25,000. That same year, Jefferson spent $6,500 for provisions and groceries, $2,700 for servants, and $3,000 for wine. Most people today may not spend 12 percent of their annual salary on wine, but when looking at American’s obsession...

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  • exploring wine

    Exploring Wine Course Starts August 16

    Lisa Redwine has earned the status of an advanced sommelier, the second-highest distinction possible by the Court of Sommeliers. She will teach the Exploring Wine course that kicks off the fall semester in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program through SDSU’s College...

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    Instructor Profile – Wine – Lisa Redwine

    Lisa Redwine went from the kitchen to the front end of restaurants. She will be pursuing the master’s level for the Court of Master Sommeliers next year. She says her career in wine happened all by accident when she had a crazy notion to open...

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  • Wine and Food Pairing Course

    Wine and Food Pairing Course

    San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies offers its “Dynamic Wine and Food Pairing II” class Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, in downtown San Diego. The class is part...

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    Learn About the Wine Business

    Would you like to quench your thirst for what it’s like to work in the wine industry? SDSU’s College of Extended Studies is offering its “Dynamic Wine and Food Pairing I” class Saturday, March 19 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Orfila Vineyard...

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  • Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Meeting and Event Planning: The Possibilities are Endless

    Becoming a meeting and event planner offers numerous possibilities on your career path. As an example, you could be the detailed expert in planning a wedding. This would include your responsibility to hire a broader staff that also entails designers, caterers, and administrative coordinators, among...

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