MADELINE TRIFFON_Master Sommelier at Plum Market_
Madeline Triffon joined Plum Market in 2011 as the in-house Master
Sommelier. Plum Market is a full-service grocery retailer with stores
in Southeastern Michigan and Metro Chicago. Madeline directs wine
tasting events, hand selects wines for in-store and online retail
sales, and serves as a corporate wine educator. Madeline is one of
172 professionals who have earned the title Master Sommelier as part
of the American chapter; of these 28 are women. There are 269 people
worldwide who have passed the exam since its inception. Madeline was
the second woman in the world to pass the M.S. exam. She is a Chairman
Emeritus of the AmericanChapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers and
has also served as Scholarship Chair.
For over 30 years, Madeline has directed wine programs & events in the
Metro Detroit area. She has mentored dozens of service professionals
and enjoys nothing more than watching them grow and excel. Santé
Magazine named Madeline Triffon Wine and Spirits Professional of the
Year for 1999. Restaurant Hospitality awarded her their Vanguard
Award in 2002 for industry leadership and vision. In 2008, WCR (Women
Chefs and Restaurateurs) awarded her their Golden Goblet Award for
“Women Who Inspire.” Cheers Magazine gave Madeline their Award
for Beverage Excellence in 2011. In 2012, Champagne Krug awarded her
a Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional achievement in wine
service, education and hospitality.
UPDATE: THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE VIRTUAL ONLY!
Michigan's wine industry has taken off, and many women are at the
forefront. Detroit, especially, has forged the way for women in
wine.
Join US on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to hear how five
WOMEN SOMMELIERS, winemakers and business owners are contributing to
Michigan's wine industry growth. The Royce owner PING HO, sommelier
SHELLEY BYNUM of House of Pure Vin, Master Sommelier MADELINE TRIFFON
of Plum Market and Shady Lane Cellars winemaker KASEY WIERZBA will
share their wine journeys.
Guests will enjoy a lively panel talk moderated by JACLYN MISCH of
Tasting Grapes. There will also be a Q&A, so come get your wine
questions answered!
Guests who live in Metro Detroit will receive a wine package on their
doorstep the day of the event.
Schedule:
5:30-6: p.m. - Guest introductions
6-6:15 p.m. - Panelist introductions
6:15-7 p.m. - Panel talk
7-7:30 p.m. - Q&A
Tickets are $35 and nonrefundable. Attendees will be sent a Zoom link
in advance. Registration closes on June 3 at 11:50 p.m.
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MEET THE MODERATOR
SHELLEY BYNUM
_Sommelier at House of Pure Vine_
Shelley Bynum fell in love with wine while pursuing a degree in Mass
Communications at the University of West Georgia. There, she quickly
discovered the pairing that would ultimately become her passion: the
intricate and beguiling beauty of wine with the lure of a wonderful
story. While working as a public relations and marketing professional
in performing arts, Shelley began coordinating wine tastings, paired
dinners and education events with the Wine Brats in the '90s. After
moving to Ontario, Bynum formalized her wine education first with
certification through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and
then with the Court of Master Sommeliers where she is currently
working toward an Advanced Certification. Shelley has curated wine
lists, consulted, taught and worked in Ontario, Georgia and Michigan.
Most recently she was the Sommelier for the internationally recognized
and award-winning winery and restaurant North 42 Degrees / Bistro 42,
she was the vice president of the largest chapter of the Ontario Wine
Society (OWS) and sits on the OWS corporate board, and is currently
the full-time Sommelier at House of Pure Vin in downtown Detroit.
KASEY WIERZBA
_Winemaker at Shady Lane Cellars_
Kasey Wierzba began her journey at Shady Lane Cellars as Assistant
Winemaker in 2013 and rose to Winemaker in 2016. Her focus lies on the
full gamut of winemaking, which includes checking on growing grapes,
wine laboratory analysis, filtering, bottling, harvesting and managing
fermentation. Wierzba is working hard to grow Shady Lane Cellars’
Reserve Red portfolio of wines, following the success of the 2016
Reserve Blaufrankishlast year. Her thoughtful approach to winemaking
was recognized in 2018 when Wierzba was invited as host winemaker and
speaker for the Wine Weekend at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.
Prior to her work on Leelanau Peninsula, Wierzba spent seven years in
Napa Valley. She worked as a viticulturist for Niente Winery and
Nickel & Nickel Winery in Oakville, California; served as enologist at
Rudd Oakville Estate and vineyard manager at Frog’s Leap
Winery. Wierzba earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees
in Horticulture from Michigan State University. Wierzba and her
family live in South Leelanau County, where they spend time mountain
biking, downhill skiing and playing piano together. When she’s not
at the winery, she enjoys traveling to Spanish-speaking countries with
her kids and volunteers at their elementary school. She is also the
proud owner of a 13-year-old dog, Brady, who think he’s still a
puppy.
PING HO
_Owner of The Royce_
Ping Ho is an entrepreneur, restaurateur and wine director. She owns
The Royce, a wine bar and shop, and Marrow, a butcher shop and
restaurant, both located in Detroit. The Royce opened in August 2016
and has achieved considerable success, including being recognized as
one of the top 10 wine shops in the country by Vinepair. Marrow
launched in October 2018 and was named one of Eater's best new
restaurants 2019, as well as a 2019 semi-finalist in the James Beard
Awards for Best New Restaurant. Ping is also a partner in a joint
venture located in Corktown that operates Folk (named in Food & Wine's
first-ever list of best restaurants to work for) and Mink, a raw bar
that launched in December 2019. Prior to joining the food and wine
business, Ping was Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business
Development at Warner Music Group in New York City, with a focus on
innovation and startups. Ping graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta
Kappa from Brown University and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business
School.
JACLYN MISCH
_Founder of Tasting Grapes_
Jaclyn Misch studied wine in Napa Valley where she earned her
Master’s of Wine Management degree from the Culinary Institute of
America. A former Miss Michigan USA, she now lives in Canton with her
wine-loving husband and two yellow labs (Koda and YogiBear). After
placing 1st runner-up on CBS’s "Survivor" Season 29, Jaclyn took a
leap of faith and switched careers from the advertising industry to
the wine industry, which is what led her to study her passion in Napa
Valley.
She is currently pursuing her Diploma Level certification from the
Global Wine and Spirits Education Trust. She manages her own blog and
YouTube channel where she works directly with wine brands from all
over the world and shares wine recommendations and food pairings.
Since she knows firsthand that wine can often be intimidating, Jaclyn
founded Tasting Grapes in an effort to make learning about wine more
approachable, fun and comfortable.
MEET THE PANELISTS
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