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Wednesday, November 6
Wildcat Wine Wednesday
Join us at Linfield University for Wildcat Wine Wednesday with alum Lindsay Woodward, owner of Retour Wines, as she shares her journey in wine and her limited-edition wines. The conversation will be hosted by Maria Ponzi, Director of the Center for Wine Education.
Under 21 years of age are welcome.
Wednesday, November 6th, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fred Meyer Lounge, Riley Hall, Linfield University
Please RSVP for Wildcat Wine Wednesday at: wine@linfield.edu
Read the latest issue
Wildcat Wine Newsletter
Wine Business Monthly
2024 Wine Industry Leaders
Maria Ponzi, Director of Linfield’s Center for Wine Education, and Stephanie Mitchell, Assistant Professor and WSET Instructor, are celebrated in Wine Business Monthly as 2024 Wine Industry Leaders and Champions of Educational Access!
August, 2024
Oregon Wine Press
Fermenting the Future
Maria Ponzi has ambitious plans for the Linfield University Center for wine Education.
Season 7, Episode 4
Wine Crush Podcast
Maria Ponzi, Director of the LU Center for Wine, and Paul Johnson, Manager of Linfield’s Acorn to Oak Tasting Experience, join Linfield alum and Wine Crush Podcast host Heidi Moore for an interview.
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Wine Business News
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