Tag Archives: SSU

Hook & Ladder and Delicato Wineries Delight Millennials – Liz Rice, SSU Grad Gives Advice on International Wine Sales

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Co-Authored by Jenny Garza – There was a double dose of delight when two very famous family run wineries, Hook & Ladder and Delicato, agreed to host the SSU Winesense Tasting this past week.  Over 40 students showed up to … Continue reading →

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Why Italians Link Wine to Food — and Recipe for Florentine Beefsteak

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

This January we are taking 26 Wine MBA and Wine Bachelors candidates to Tuscany for 2 weeks as part of a Winter Intersession class on global wine business.  Most participants currently work in the California wine industry, and are excited to … Continue reading →

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What Dessert Pairs Best with Sparkling Wine? Korbel & Bianchi’s Provide Some Answers

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

For the last tasting of the semester at the SSU WineSense Club, we focused on a holiday theme of sparkling wine and dessert.  The beautiful Erica Mandl, head winemaker at Korbel Champagne Cellars, led the tasting by introducing five different … Continue reading →

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Balletto and DeLoach Wineries Celebrate the Pinot Noir Harvest with SSU Millennials

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Forty-four Millennials showed up to Thursday evening’s SSU Wine Club tasting called “Pinot Party.”  Not only did the students get to taste pinot noir wines from both Balletto and DeLoach wineries, but they were also treated to fresh Pinot Noir … Continue reading →

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Kenwood and Valley of the Moon Winemakers Entertain SSU Millennials with Varietal Showdown

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Another sold out crowd showed up this past week at the SSU Wine Club meeting to listen to veteran winemakers, Patrick Henderson of Kenwood Wine Estates and Greg Winter of Valley of the Moon.  In addition to honoring the “end … Continue reading →

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Benziger Winery Provides “How to Taste” Seminar to SSU Millennials

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Kathy Benziger from Benziger Family Winery kicked off the first SSU Wine Club meeting of the semester by hosting a “How to Taste Wine” seminar.  It was a packed house with 50 students, and some disappointed ones who had to … Continue reading →

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Why Millennials Don’t Read Emails

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Last night we had our annual SSU Wine Club Board planning meeting at my house.  This is usually a relaxed event where we identify the wineries we want to invite to campus next semester, and enjoy a BBQ dinner with … Continue reading →

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Wine Galore! Five Wineries Pour for SSU Millennials – Silver Oak, Twomey Cellars, Corkscrew, Azari Vineyard and Dutcher Crossing

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

By Guest Author Jenna Riggan – The SSU Wine Sense club was fortunate enough to have five awesome wineries pour for us at the most recent Food & Wine Pairing! 50 students tasted wines from Silver Oak, Twomey Cellars, Corkscrew, … Continue reading →

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Blind Wine Tasting Battle with SSU Students and Quivera Winery

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

By Guest Author: Jenna Riggan – The latest SSU Wine Sense club meeting was full of conversation and member participation. Quivira Vineyards and Winery shared three of their lovely biodynamic wines with 23 students, who were both intrigued and impressed … Continue reading →

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