The Center for Wine Education at Linfield University has expanded its Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) program to two new locations: Salem, Oregon, and Walla Walla, Washington. These new teaching sites mark an exciting step forward in Linfield’s mission to cultivate a deeper understanding of the broader world of wine through engaging and accessible education. Led by … [Read more...] about Linfield University expands WSET wine certification program to Salem and Walla Walla
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Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
Anna Maria Ponzi has been named director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education, effective April 8. It’s not a huge change for Ponzi, who has been leading undergraduate, graduate and certification programs as interim director since January. Jennifer Madden, dean of the Linfield University School of Business, said she was delighted to see Ponzi’s leadership … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
Anna Maria Ponzi to serve as interim director of Linfield wine studies programs
Anna Maria Ponzi, former owner, chief executive and president of Ponzi Vineyards, will serve as interim director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education after Tim Matz announced plans to step down at the end of the year. Ponzi is a second-generation wine producer who was instrumental in establishing Oregon’s Willamette Valley as a world-renowned winegrowing region. … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi to serve as interim director of Linfield wine studies programs
Linfield University named most innovative wine studies program in America by Leary’s Global Wineology
Linfield University’s Evenstad Center for Wine Education was named the most innovative interdisciplinary wine studies program in America and one of the top three worldwide by "Leary’s Global Wineology: A Guide to Wine Education", a recently published book by wine historian Charlie Leary. “This distinction proves what we already know to be true: a Linfield wine education is … [Read more...] about Linfield University named most innovative wine studies program in America by Leary’s Global Wineology
The hot – and cold – history of winemaking on Mt. Etna
Wine studies scholar examines viticulture and winemaking in upcoming virtual lecture Linfield University wine studies instructor Toni Ketrenos will explore the forces that shaped winemaking from its origins on the slopes of Italy's Mt. Etna to the present-day as part of the university’s Faculty Lecture Series. The virtual event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 on the … [Read more...] about The hot – and cold – history of winemaking on Mt. Etna
