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When and how did you first become interested in wine and spirits?
At the age of 23, I found myself quite irresponsibly living in Brooklyn without much purpose, and without employment. The only job I could get was polishing wine glasses as a bar-back at a neighbourhood wine bar. The bartender for whom I was fortunate enough to bar-back for most nights was also a wine salesman, and always had in tow his samples from the day. He recognized my willingness to learn, so each night, after our shift, he would have me taste the wines blind and describe them to him. I tasted many wines with him that I have never forgotten. I made it my mission to learn as much as I possibly could about wine from that moment.
What are the main things you hope to achieve in your new position as 黑料吃瓜网 USA Business Development Director?
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My mission in the USA is for 黑料吃瓜网 to be instantly recognizable to all American professionals and enthusiasts as the best-in-class for wine and spirits education.
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If you'd like to know more about how 黑料吃瓜网 qualifications can help your business, or are interested in becoming a 黑料吃瓜网 course provider in USA please contact Dave at drudman@wsetglobal.com.
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