Message From the Guru

I got the following e-mail today from my wine guy, Kevin Zraly. I'm telling you, if you have the slightest inclination to take his course, do it *now* ... as he said during the spring term, he is teaching it only five more semesters. It's expensive but worth every penny.

Dear Wine Students,

I hope you are all doing well and drinking only great wines!! Looking forward to the fall, below is the list of latest events and information.

Upcoming Events:

Windows on the World Wine School

Mondays, October 5 through November 23, 2009 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel

As alumni, you can attend any class at the discounted rate of $100 per class.

Don’t forget to tell your wine friends. Please have them visit our website at www.kevinzraly.com

or call the office at 845-255-1456 for the full fall class schedule.

Saratoga Food and Wine Festival – September 12 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga, NY. I will be the auctioneer on Friday night and Saturday and also presenting my One Hour Italian Wine Expert on Saturday. Please visit www.spac.org for more information and to purchase tickets to the event.

New York City Wine & Food Festival – October 10 at the Javits Center in New York City.

This is a great refresher for alumni and a great opportunity for friends to have a mini Wine School experience.

One Hour Wine Expert hosted by Kevin Zraly
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Price: $85

For more information, visit http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2009/

Sante Restaurant Symposium - This year at the Sagamore, Bolton Landing, NY. I will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday, October 20. For more information visit their website at http://www.isantemagazine.com/symposium.html

WineFuture 2009 - November 10-12, I will be a featured speaker along with Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Oz Clarke in Rioja, Spain. Visit www.winefuture.es for more information.

Holiday Ideas:

The 25th anniversary edition of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course book will be available this fall. Over the past year I have visited 15 countries and over 100 wine regions to update the 25^th anniversary edition of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. Retail price is $27.95; alumni discount is $22.00.

NEW - The Wine Journal, Kevin's latest book, has a 64-page introductory section includes details on wine basics, tasting, and buying; Vintage Best Bets from the top wine regions in the world; and Frequently Asked Questions About Wine. The actual journal contains a fill-in area for jotting down tasting notes and for saving your favorite wine labels. Retails for $14.95; alumni discount is $12.00.

NEW - Kevin Zraly's line of wine charms ($18.95), wine stopper ($9.95), and corkscrew ($12.95) will be available.

In the Press:

Delish.com - look for Kevin's videos, quizzes, and food and wine combinations under Recipes & Menus then Essential Wine Guide for more information.

The Tennis Channel during the US Open will be featuring a segment with Andrea Robinson. Kevin is featured in her interview.

I look forward to seeing you!

Kevin

Kevin Zraly
Wine Services International
P.O. Box 847

New Paltz, New York 12561
(845) 255-1456
FAX: (845) 255-2041
kevin@kevinzraly.com

www.kevinzraly.com