Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
We have a unique opportunity to try some dynamic Chilean wines and learn from a Wine Professional at Spec’s Oak Ridge North.
When: Thursday, May 19th from 6:30-8:00 PM
What: Free Consumer Wine Tasting and Educational Seminar
Wines to be Poured: Cousino Macul Estate Cabernet and Chardonnay
Antiguas Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay
We have 40 seats available: RSVP to Houston@specsonline.com
Feel free to contact me with any questions. jamesbarlow25@hotmail.com
A Bio on the Speaker:
Tomas Alejandro Mc Donough
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3rd of June 1986. Moved to Santiago de Chile with his family in 1996, finishing his studies in Craighouse School (British School) and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile getting the professional degree of Agronomical Engineer specialized in Winemaking and Viticulture.
Tomas has been working in the Wine Industry since 2009 in Chile and other countries aiming to obtain experience from every area in different positions.
Summary of professional experience provided below.
2009 Lab analyst and Vineyard Inspector Viña Carmen, Chile. 2010 Assistant in Viticulture and Enology courses Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile. 2011 Viticulturist and Lab analyst Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile. 2012 Cellar Internship Yealands Estate Winery. Marlborough, New Zealand. 2012 Cellar Internship Ravenswood Winery. Sonoma Valley, USA 2013 Viticulturist, Vintage supervisor and Assistant Winemaker Viña Koyle, Chile. 2013 Investigation about Viticulture and Wine production in Chile ODEPA, Agriculture Department of Chilean Government, Chile. 2014 Cellar Supervisor Willow Bridge Estate Winery, Ferguson Valley, Western Australia. Since Feb. 2015 Export Manager Viña Cousiño Macul, Chile.
Tomas learned from several colleagues and supervisors during these professional experiences keeping excellent long lasting personal/professional relationships with each of them.
Thank You
James C. Barlow
Certified Wine Educator
Certified Sommelier