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Mary Ewing-Mulligan is wine columnist for The Daily News in New York City, and the trade magazines, "Nation's Restaurant News" and "Beverage Dynamics." She also contributes wine articles to several publications in the U.S. and England. She is also president of the Institute of Masters of Wine (North America). Her accomplishments have been featured in numerous publications, including Food & Wine magazine, The New York Times, The Wine Spectator, Newsday, and Gourmet, and she has made dozens of television appearances. She also frequently judges at major national and international tasting competitions, and lectures to private groups. Linda Lawry DWS, CWELinda Lawry is the Director of the International Wine Center in New York. She is the primary instructor for the Advanced Certificate, and a specialist lecturer for the Diploma. Her affiliation with the International Wine Center began in 1985.She is an adjunct instructor at New York University, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, where she teaches the Beverages Course and she teaches wine courses at the New School University, both for the past 10 years. Linda was the Director of the New York Office of Wine Institute, the trade organization that represents the wines of California. She has lectured widely and has been a judge in many wine competitions. She is a trained chef, with a Certificate with Honors from the New York Restaurant School. Her other associations include membership on the Board of Directors of the Society of Wine Educators, Board of Directors of Les Dames d'Escoffier and Co-Chair of the program committee of the Culinary Historians of New York. Linda holds the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Advanced Certificate with Distinction, and earned the WSET Diploma in 1997. She is a Certified Wine Educator of the Society of Wine Educators. Robert Scibelli, DWSRobert is National Development Coordinator of International Wine Center, overseeing the expansion of WSET Programs in the U.S. Robert is an expert in Italian wine and lectures on that topic at the Advanced Certificate and Diploma level. His affiliation with IWC began in 2001 as an Intermediate Certificate student. He currently holds the Advanced Certificate with Distinction and the Diploma.Scott Rosenbaum, CSWScott Rosenbaum is Operations Manager at International Wine Center. Scott was seduced by the siren call of the wine world by our own Linda Lawry while pursuing his Masters degree in Food Studies at NYU. Scott thus began his association with IWC as a student at the Advanced Certificate level and as an intern, and has continued that association as a member of the IWC staff and Diploma student.Susan McCallMs. McCall, the Projects Manager, came to the International Wine Center after a fellowship at The Culinary Institute of America. Helping to run the prestigious French restaurant at the CIA, Susan was thrilled to marry her culinary, service, and wine background in an educational environment. At the IWC Susan employs her past career experience in advertising, management and culinary, to tackle numerous projects that help support and build the business of wine education. In the midst of the WSET Diploma program, a DWS is within her sights! |  |
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nternational Wine Center, a New York City wine school, opened its doors in 1982. Over the past 25 years, the Center has trained thousands of wine professionals and helped wine lovers to discover the pleasures of wine. The Center's offices and modern, comfortable classrooms are at 350 Seventh Avenue (29th/30th Sts.) in Manhattan. Amenities include fine crystal glassware by Ravenscroft and bottled water. Classes also take place in other locations in New York City and Connecticut. 
