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Vino 2009

Speakers & Panelists

CHARLES CURTIS Head of North American Wine Sales, Christie's Panelist in:
	Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room Head of North American Wine Sales for Christie's auction house, Charles Curtis MW has worked in a variety of capacities in the wine trade. Originally trained as a chef, Mr. Curtis has also been the Director of Wine and Spirit Education for Moët Hennessy USA, and has worked throughout the wholesale distribution chain and as a journalist, author, consultant and wine judge. Mr. Curtis is a frequent speaker at wine and food festivals throughout the United States in addition to appearances as a guest lecturer at numerous colleges. Mr. Curtis earned his Diploma from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, and in October 2004 became the 22nd Master of Wine in the United States. He continues his work with the Institute of Masters of Wine, serving on the board of the Institute in North America, speaking at their annual Education Seminar in Napa Valley, and organizing the Institute's Annual Champagne Tasting, held in New York and in San Francisco. Through the years, he has garnered a number of honors, including the prestigious "Bourse André Crispin" in 2002, presented by the Commanderie de Bordeaux aux Etats-Unis, and has contributed to publications such as Harper's (UK), the International Wine Review, Santé magazine (US), and others.

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