Wine is the oldest, most fascinating, health-giving beverage known to man. Throughout the ages, wine has provided man with solace in times of trouble, relief in times of sickness and joy in times of celebration.
Learning to appreciate and understand wine enhances our lives in many diverse ways. In our unceasing quest to enjoy and understand wine we offer a variety of wine related events: a comprehensive and intensive, but fun filled nine-week introductory course, advanced level wine seminars, single -night wine classes, and private wine classes at your home, club or business.
Since wine and food belong together, in every class we always thoroughly analyze food and wine combinations and discuss in detail the pairing of food and wine.
Rob Stewart has worked has worked with food and wine since 1975. He has cooked professionally in Washington D.C. and worked in the wine trade as a Sommelier, Wholesaler, Importer and Retailer. Since 1989, Rob has been director of education for the Sommelier Society. Currently, he lectures on wine for Smithsonian Associates, designs wine lists for restaurants, and organizes private and corporate wine tasting events.
Lisa Chedister formed a Pastry Company that served Washington DC area restaurants for over five years. Her career has included: experience as a Restaurant Manager and Catering Director. Since 1989 Lisa has been instructor for the Sommelier Society. Lisa has taught many classes for both the Smithsonian Associates and private groups. Lisa currently does event planning corporate, private and social.
