"Thank you, Anita, for the fabulous presentation. As usual, all of the guests were astounded by your knowledge and delighted by your demeanor. You made everyone relax, open-up, and enjoy learning about wine. The entire evening was fun and energetic due to your enthusiasm, humor and all-around pizzazz!" SCHERING-PLOUGH--2002

References

Anita's New Book (Press Release, PDF)

Wine FAQ

Wine Parties - Book A Speaker

Reference - High Museum of Art - Wine Party 2002

......On behalf of the High Museum of Art and the Members Guild, thank you for our leadership and support of High on the Vine on October 25. As you can see from the enclosed picture, everyone had great time. I thought it was a most successful event, and I heard many wonderful compliments from our guests.

Your insights and commentary about the wines and food really added to the enjoyment of the evening. You are always such a lively speaker and really drew everyone into the tasting while imparting a little knowledge along the way.

Anita, many thanks, again for all your help with this event, and we really appreciate your enthusiasm and continued support of the High Museum of Art.

1. Chateaux Vineyards (Wine Wholesaler, Atlanta)

"Thank you, Anita, for promoting the Carpineto line of wines on the radio. We did get a positive spike in sales in the marketplace the week of the radio spot." Perry J. Reale, Vice President September 24, 2002

2. Atlanta Business Chronicle

Feature by Charles E. Arnold--October 19, 2001 "LaRaia pours herself into her career as a local wine connoisseur, teacher. In person, she is as intense about wine as guru Richard Simmons is about physical fitness. And she talks just as fast." Retail s

3. GlaxoWellcome

"I truly appreciate your excellent performance--from your singing by the river to your laughter in the wine room, your presence created the sparkle of the evening. Your lively and enjoyable presentations are an extra incentive for our clients to particip

4. Society of Wine Educators

"Thank you, Anita, for taking the time to speak at our conference in Eugene, OR. The feedback has been very positive. Your hard work and expertise are invaluable in the fulfillment of our mission. We value the time, energy and knowledge you shared with

5. Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association

"We have received several calls and emails from buyers and attendees who expressed their thanks for including someone with the skill, knowledge and expertise in the field of wine like you. Those who attended any of the four seminars you held at the show

6. Institute of Real Estate Management

"Thank you for your lively presentation and excellent wine selection. We had attendance of 50+ and raving reviews of you and the event. Thank you for making the event such as success. I'll definitely be recommending you to my business and personal cont

7. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"Anita, you are a natural teacher. The complex and technical material was made easy to understand." Sally Combs, Georgia Dept. of Education--October 2002 "Your knowledge is HUGE. You have great perspective and humor. Awesome! I want to know more."

8. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"If Anita were a cheese, she'd be Reggiano!" Angel Holcomb, Atlanta Wholesale Foods--October 2001 "What a great instructor! Fun Fun! This was the best class: Anita was informative and entertaining! A great way to spend an evening tasting wine with

9. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"Anita, for years my father has wanted me to understand and appreciate fine wine. How fitting that I should take your course that started his love of wine, 20 years later. Thanks for the best class." Elisa Simmons--October 2001 "Anita is one of the

10. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"The Wine School is to wine what the Joy of Cooking is to food. Informative, comprehensive and fun. Anita LaRaia should be a household name like Julia Child." Wendy Stahl, Sony NYC--November 1998 "High energy. What a pro! Exceeded expectations. I

11. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"Anita is a riot! A too cool wine connoisseur. Anita's class rocks! If it's wine, Anita knows!" Cindy Shealey--March 2000 "Big Passion this woman...Knows her wine! DeeDee Drylie--October 1999 "Grand Cru. The Jazzercise of wine classes! You un

12. Quotes--Wine School Graduates

"Excellent! My knowledge of wine has grown exponentially. I love this class!" Macy Bires, Empire Distributors--March 1999 "Wonderful. Par Excellente! Anita is dynamic, inspirational person. Much admiration for one so knowledgeable. Stupendous."

13. American College of Cardiology--Champagne Brunch--March 2006

In one of the Presidential Suites at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Anita chose 5 sparkling wines for an elite group of the American College of Cardiology. Everyone loved the 5 wines Anita chose: Iron Horse (CA), Piper-Heidsieck Champagne (France), Freix