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@wsetglobal will be onstage tonight at the Spirited Awards @tales_of_the_cocktail for Chief Executive Ian Harris to present the award for “World’s Best Cocktail List”. Not too shabby! #wset #spiritedawards #spiritedawards2019 #talesofthecocktail (at Orpheum Theater New Orleans) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0KB7m1J5wY/?igshid=1vobycxnff48w

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Nick King kicks off @wsetglobal first seminar @tales_of_the_cocktail. Join us anytime today or tomorrow in the corner suite, 3rd Floor, and the Royal Sonesta. Soirée tonight 6-8. #wset #talesofthecocktail #spirits #distilling (at Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GnY0fp8Aq/?igshid=15fxjax5eyj2k

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@drinkingthings has about 500 followers. @grapefriend has 157,000. Clearly, I had a lot to learn today. We got into what the word “influencer” means in our business today. Outstanding conversation at @sommcon - looking forward to San Diego in November! #wset #sommcon #grapefriend #washingtondc #wine #sommelier (at The Westin Georgetown, Washington DC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJw1OWJ3GR/?igshid=6m5b1sv3mqo7

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Just a few minutes before @wsetglobal kicks off our sponsorship of education at @sommcon DC. Rob McCaughey, Business Development Manager for Spirits and Sake will be interviewing Toshio Ueno, Executive Instructor & VP of Sake School of America, and one of the world’s preeminent sake educators! #wset #sommcon #sake (at The Westin Georgetown, Washington DC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGQ0hnJUwU/?igshid=1l8ng2ll96nhq

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One of the highlights of this week was today’s visit to @ballyknocken Cookery School. @catherinefulvio_chef and her team were great hosts. We cooked an Irish country meal and enjoyed it on the verdant, bucolic grounds. It’s a must-visit if you travel to Ireland! #ireland #irelandtravel #cooking #chef #celebritychef #ballyknockencookeryschool #yaleemba (at Ballyknocken House & Cookery School) https://www.instagram.com/p/BysoKdcJKJ_/?igshid=ez42yo5e5yki

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Cheeky fun article, but all fun aside you have to remember the primary function of a wine rating publication is to sell advertising.

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Wrapping up my studies in Dublin with my GNAM @ucdsmurfitschool with “The Future of Food”. Day 1, off to a good start. Great relish from @ballymaloefoods - thanks for that. Last stop for the day is here at @pearselyonsdistillery in the Golden Triangle of breweries and distilleries. Beautiful distillery in a restored church, overlooking a cemetery, and also about 5 acres of kegs of Guinness stacked a couple stories high. #yalesom #yaleemba #distillery #dublin #ireland #pearselyonsdistillery #whiskey #irishwhiskey (at Pearse Lyons Distillery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiILIrphqL/?igshid=juwf9ejum15r

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Grateful to have visited another great city, supporting @wsetglobal and the cause of education for wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts. Great food and drink at @eatassembly and took this photo of @cntower on my way into a @bluejays game. Toronto, thanks for having me. Can’t wait to rush back. #wset #toronto #yyz (at Rogers Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0k8RzJb7n/?igshid=z13qjheaxp13

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#yale #yalesom #yaleemba #commencement #graduation #mba (at Yale School of Management) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxvp1mqgEka/?igshid=1dufud7idtzrj

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Slaying an Assyrian King. Celebrating the end of the last class with a Salmanazar of @taittingerusa Brut La Française. Largest format I’ve ever opened. Poured unassisted. #yale #yalesom #yalegraduation2019 #yaleemba #champagne #bigbottle #wine (at Yale School of Management) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXQLsNAIkx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=urbiflyhl3iu

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Just touching down in Boston after a UK visit. Spent a few nights at this very cool property. It’s a hotel now, but a priori, it is a priory. #puns #wordplay @nutfieldprioryhotel thanks for the hospitality. #hotels (at Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXsapPhGIT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=edoovst5key9

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Another seminar selfie. Is that a hashtag? #seminarselfie. Hmm, 447 posts. Sure is. Great panel discussion on Trends in the Wine Industry for @wsetglobal at @vinosummit yesterday. Wish i could have stayed longer, Miami! Until next year. #wine #wset #miami (at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvMvmw4AmHI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rg5dq3ngtida

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So pleased to be speaking today on a panel discussion at the inaugural @vinosummit and equally pleased that said conference is being held at the magnificent and historic @biltmorehotel ... thanks @floridawineacademy ! #vinosummit #miami #florida #wine (at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKEN9OABAA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cdbou68hmruv

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What a whirlwind. Straight from Vancouver International Wine Festival into the brilliant @vinexpo VinExpo New York to present seminars for two days in our @wsetglobal WSET Pop-Up Classroom. Glad to be heading home but grateful for the opportunities to support the cause of education in our industry! #wset #vinexpo #wine #spirits #seminars #education #wineeducation #sake #nyc (at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BupdgXRgiY2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ibmr3i7f8zc0

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This morning I moderated @wsetglobal seminar “Zinfandel on the World Stage” at Vancouver International Wine Festival. Panelists Keith Nicholson @staterawine and Mark de Vere MW. @ravenswoodwinery was in the house. @grgichhills was in the house. @ridgevineyards @hesscollection @artezinwines @louismmartiniwinery - all in the house. What an amazing lineup. @wsetglobal is bringing you only the best in wine education! #vancouver #wine #education #wineeducation #zinfandel #california #californiawine #viwf #wset #selfie (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BufgFpbBZGZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z1c8f7zxuxi8

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Story time with Mr. R. Once upon a time, there was a village. The villagers were all very sad. They could not appreciate wines, spirits, or sakés. One day a brave knight rode into town. The night carried with him textbooks, workbooks, and Systematic Approach to Tasting cards. The villagers rejoiced, for they all got jobs at hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, distributors, and suppliers. The end. #viwf #wset #wine #spirits #sake #education #vancouver (at Vancouver Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bue6S8cBvrV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f9allbphc47r

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It’s my first time in Vancouver. What an amazing town, and what an amazing show. @wsetglobal is so proud to represent best-in-class education for the professional and enthusiast alike. Very happy to be here at #viwf for the next few days! #canada #vancouver #wine #spirits #sake #education (at Vancouver Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BucSyMLB0vJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16azl6ntuasnd