Another Graduation At Reliable Churchill For Exploring Wine Class

Mike Rowe, director of training at Reliable Churchill has announced the successful completion of the latest Exploring Wine – Train the Trade class. The rigorous course has as its content the wines and wine growing areas of the world along with a basic spirits and beer review. The classes were held weekly at the Reliable Churchill building while the final exam was held at Boordy Vineyards. Boordy also was the host for the graduation class dinner and a tasting. The class ran from February 17 - May 12. Class is held on Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm.

Pictured are (l-r) back row: Sandra Zunino, The Winery; Gabrielle Cordone , Bistro Blanc; Brendan Bichy, Drew Pump, Mike Jonczak, Wine World; Anthony Diaz- Carroll, Town Liquor; Nick Brunner, 4 Corner's; Ted Weaver, James Turner, Mt. Airy Liquors; Eric Hammerbacher, Toscana Deli. Middle row: Becky Foster, Ronnie's; Katie Harper, Bay Ridge; Sarah Gengenbach, Cork & Barrel; Amy Green, Mt. Airy Liquors; Cecilia Benalczar, Main St. Mini-Mart Annapolis; Gina Gogdal, Sergio Canuhe, Franklin Liquors; Mike Rowe, director of training for Reliable Churchill. Seated: Mike Patel, Columbia Wine & Spirits; and Ryan Baity, Wine World. Not Pictured: Michael Stagg, Bistor Blanc; Tori Marriner, Randy Marriner, Brendan McCool, Victoria's Gastro Pub; Ryan Helton, Matt Gunning, Carroll Town; and Jamie Velasquez, Main St. Mini Mart Annapolis.