As a child I would accompany my Grandfather to the train station to buy grapes. I would watch as he walked along selectively pulling a grape from a box, taste it then tap on the box if he wanted those grapes. Then we would return to his garage and the uncles joined in, then the process began. At my young age I could only watch in fascination as the crushing, pressing and bottling took place. Today I no longer just watch, however I still posses that same child like fascination for wine, only now, with over twenty-five years of winemaking experience, I am here to share it with you.
WAYNE STITZER
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I started my professional career in 1985 when I went to work for Connecticuts oldest vineyard and winery. Soon became the general manager and winemaker after an apprenticeship with a Geisnheim grad consultant. The winery production at its' peek was 10,000 gallons in location one and 3,000 gallons in location two. I continued to run the day to day operation until my resignation in 1999. After taking time to research and organize I started the consulting business in 2000. Now I work with retainer clients in many states around the USA. I am also available to do day jobs and remote consulting via email or phone.
An active client list will be sent on request, email or phone with name, business interest and contact information.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBER American Wine Society
Contributed the following articals to the AWS Journal...
"Understanding Wine Aditives" Winter 2006
"The Use of Barrels and Oak Alternatives" Winter 2007-08
"Small Winery Time Management" Fall 2009
"Fermentation, Know When it's Over" Spring 2010
"Sulfites in Wine" Fall 2010
"Great Wine & Grandma's Apple Pie" Fall 2011
Frequent guest speaker at AWS Annual National Conference
To learn more about wine join www.americanwinesociety.org
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Supporting Member
"Connecticut Vineyard & Winery Association"
Visit www.ctwine.com to "Tour" Connecticut Wineries
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"Massachusets Farm Wineries & Growers Association"
"Guest Speaker" 2011 General Meeting
"Infused Wines, Imaginative and Profitable"
Go to www.masswinery.com for more info.
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Other Recent Accomplishments
2010 American Wine Society, Fairfield, CT Chapter
Wine Symposium, Guest Speaker "Fermentation"
2010 Shoreline Wine Festival, Seminer Speaker
"Blending Fruit Wines" Bishops Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT
2009 Connecticut Wine Symposium (CT, AWS)
Guest Speaker "Filtration, Secrets of the Pros"
New for 2011
American Wine Society National Conference
November 10-12, 2011 Rochester, NY
"The Wine Glass as a Cellar Tool"
Shoreline Winefest, Guilford, CT
August 20-21, 2011
"Prohibition Wine, Recipe and Tasting"
"Wine Appreciation Course" Instructor
Litchfield Community Center, Litchfield, CT
January 19, 26, & Feburay 2, 2011
Contact: www.thecommunitycenter.org
SunWineFest , Mohegan Sun Casino
With Black Rock Vintners, Saturday Jan. 29
"Pouring Medal Winning Wines"
Contact: www.sunwinefest.com
www.blackrockvintners.com
Massachusetts Farm Wineries & Growers Association
General Meeting, Guest Speaker
"Infused Wines, Imaginative and Profitable"
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For a complete list of all speaking engagements
or for a booking, please go to the
"Speaking Engagement" page.
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