Four Banfi Vintners professionals have earned the coveted Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) credential from the Society of Wine Educators, passing the difficult, hour-long qualifying examination that covers a broad range of topics including viticulture, wine production, wine regions, and wine tasting.
The new Certified Specialists of Wine are: Gary Cook, District Manager for Michigan, Mary Clare Chiofalo, New World Portfolio Manager, Sandra Krut, Portfolio Integration Senior Manager, and Bill Whiting, Wine Education Manager.
“The Mariani family and Banfi Vintners consider wine education as fundamental to their objective of developing a finer wine world.” said James Mariani, family proprietor of Banfi Vintners. “We feel justifiably proud of our colleagues not only for this achievement, but also for their continue dedication and passion.”
The Society of Wine Educators was established in 1977 and is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to wine education. Its 1,450 members representing 19 countries, is comprised of writers and publishers, retailers and restaurateurs, importers and distributors, winery principals and staff, grape growers and vineyard managers, culinary professionals, university professors, public relations professionals, and serious wine-loving consumers.
In 2004, five members of Banfi’s Sales team earned this honor as well: Cindy Deutsch, Director of National Retail Accounts, Richard Goodine, Asia Export Manager, Artie Macon, On Premise Accounts Manager for the Southeast Region, Jennifer McKeogh, On Premise Accounts Manager for Texas, and Timothy Ryan District Manager for Texas.
The new Certified Specialists of Wine are: Gary Cook, District Manager for Michigan, Mary Clare Chiofalo, New World Portfolio Manager, Sandra Krut, Portfolio Integration Senior Manager, and Bill Whiting, Wine Education Manager.
“The Mariani family and Banfi Vintners consider wine education as fundamental to their objective of developing a finer wine world.” said James Mariani, family proprietor of Banfi Vintners. “We feel justifiably proud of our colleagues not only for this achievement, but also for their continue dedication and passion.”
The Society of Wine Educators was established in 1977 and is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to wine education. Its 1,450 members representing 19 countries, is comprised of writers and publishers, retailers and restaurateurs, importers and distributors, winery principals and staff, grape growers and vineyard managers, culinary professionals, university professors, public relations professionals, and serious wine-loving consumers.
In 2004, five members of Banfi’s Sales team earned this honor as well: Cindy Deutsch, Director of National Retail Accounts, Richard Goodine, Asia Export Manager, Artie Macon, On Premise Accounts Manager for the Southeast Region, Jennifer McKeogh, On Premise Accounts Manager for Texas, and Timothy Ryan District Manager for Texas.