Red, White and GREEN: Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture in Italy

Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

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Sharron McCarthy, President of the Society of Wine Educators and VP of Wine Education at Banfi Vintners, is an industry legend. Affectionately known as "America's First Lady of Wine Ed.," she has introduced Americans from all walks of life to a finer, more nuanced appreciation for the fruit of the vine.

From Fortune 500 companies, to hospitality and grad students at America's premier centers of learning, to staff at wine stores and restaurants, Sharron is in constant demand as one of the wine industry's most effective speakers.

A native of Long Island, Sharron McCarthy's wine business career began in 1978 at at Banfi Vintners, a leading name in imported fine wines. In 1986, she formed her own consulting agency. Her partnership with the Italian Trade Commission is widely credited with helping to propel Italy to its current status as America's leading source of imported wines. She returned to Banfi Vintners in the mid-1990s to pursue a new role focused exclusively on developing wine education.