I am currently taking a class at SOU, Working in the Wine Industry.

I have found it to be fun and informative. Robert Trottmann, from Ledger David, is the instructor and has a wealth of knowledge to share. It is amazing to watch the young minds absorbing all that he has to offer, soaking up the information and looking forward to starting out on their own amazing careers.

As part of my classwork, I had to do a research project on where I would like to be in the wine industry. Since I so thoroughly enjoy writing this blog, I thought is appropriate to do my project on Grape Discovery. 

I have done a slide show presentation, so if you would like to see it click on this 

LINK

Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul, gives being to
our hopes, bids the coward flight, drives dull care away, and teaches
new means for the accomplishment of our wishes.

-   Horace

PASSING OF AN ERA...

Lorn at work

Well, it is a sad day indeed. Lorn Razzano is selling Ashland's Wine Cellar.  It has always been nice to go downstairs and see Lorn holding court in his chair by the register.  

He always shared great tales, advice and samples. Lorn has been an institution in Ashland since the '80s, with his shop, his column in the Daily Tidings and his wine appreciation class at SOU.

I don't what is in store for my old friend, but I wish him well where ever life's path takes him next. I say thank you, Grazie, for imparting your love and knowledge of wine with me and generations of students and customers.

Cheers and ciao, Paisano!

I wish good tidings (pun intended) to the new owners.

To read the Ashland Daily Tiding's article, by Sam Wheeler, click HERE