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ATTENTION WOMEN SOMMS Apply for Full-Ride Scholarships to Wine Speak A new nonprofit—Dream Big Darling—is offering five full-ride Wine Speak 2019 scholarships to up-and-coming female sommeliers. Recently launched in the Paso Robles wine country, Dream Big Darling is on a mission to foster the success of women in the wine and spirits industry through mentorship, education, life enhancement and professional retreats. "We are aiming to help the next generation dream bigger and show them what the possibilities are," said Amanda Wittstrom- Higgins, founder of Dream Big Darling. "Through personal mentorship and professional development, we want to make a difference in the lives of women who are aspiring toward long- term careers in our industry." Dream Big Darling's Wine Speak 2019 scholarships include access to all events as well as lodging. Qualified sommeliers are invited to apply at D R E A M B I G DA R L I N G .O R G priceless," said Meridith May, publisher and executive editor of SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. Fred Dame, M.S., global wine ambassador at DAOU Vineyards & Winery states, "For a first-time event it was exceptionally well organized, and the quality of the seminars and events was exemplary." Now comes Wine Speak 2019, which will include winemaker panels, a blending seminar, winery technical tours, blind tastings, hospitality workshops, a public grand tasting and more. The events will be steered by more than 20 winemakers, master sommeliers and wine experts from around the world. One particularly unique aspect of Wine Speak is that it combines elements from all facets of the wine industry. "It brings us all together to have an entire discussion about wine, and not just one segment of the market," said Greg Harrington, M.S., founder and winemaker at Gramercy Cellars. "Wine Speak is an opportunity for all of us to learn from those who can share their insights and valuable experiences," Furuya said. "It is also a gathering place where you can make new friends, and most importantly, collaborate." Tickets to Wine Speak 2019 are now available at W I N E S P E A K PA S O.C O M Pictured left to right: Chuck Furuya MS, Greg Harrington MS, Fred Dame MS, Nunzio Alioto MS Generously sponsored by