ABOUT US
The writers and educators of From the Vine to Wine have one thing in common – We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience with others in a way that is straightforward, easy to understand and accessible. With a wide array of credentials and a truly international perspective on wine and wine culture, they can help you become more knowledgeable and enjoy your wine experiences even more.
From Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Portland, Maine, we offer wine tastings, staff training, educational classes, and custom events. Ask about our private wine consulting services for restaurants, corporate groups, and parties.
We offer a range of experiences to help you understand and enjoy wine.
- Wine Tasting Events for individuals and organizations, public or private
- Wine Classes to enhance your knowledge of wine
- Wine Consulting on wine lists, wines for events or special occasions
- Industry specific training to help your servers and staff create a better guest experience and increase revenue
- Wine Blog and newsletter
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MEET OUR TEAM
ANNE RICHTER ARNOLD
dipWSET | EDUCATOR | CONSULTANT | BLOGGER
Anne first became intrigued with wine during her travels to Europe, especially to France, Germany, and Portugal. The different local wines, long history of viticulture, varied growing techniques and wine making styles all fascinated her. As a professional writer and journalist, she decided to put her skills to work as a wine blogger, educator, and consultant
Her goal, as an educator and writer, is to to make wine accessible and enjoyable for everyone, no matter your prior knowledge or experience with wine. Her training includes:
- WSET Diploma
- Certified Specialist of Wine
- French Wine Scholar – Highest Honors
- Spanish Wine Scholar – Highest Honors
- Italian Wine Scholar candidate
- WSG Champagne Master Level – Highest Honors
- Certified Sherry Wine Specialist – Highest Honors
- American Wine Expert
- NHLC Alcohol Consultant license #517844
Anne was recently acknowledged by the Wine Scholar Guild as a top scorer on their French Wine Scholar exam (98%), the Spanish Wine Scholar exam and the Champagne Master Level Exam, as well as the Certified Sherry wine Expert course..
MONA ELYAFI
CHAMPAGNE MASTER | EDUCATOR | BLOGGER
Mona Elyafi is the founder and CEO of ILDK Media, a boutique Entertainment Public Relations Company with expertise in Global Women Empowerment communications campaigns, LGBTQ+ strategies, and Special Events PR. Staying at the forefront of change, Elyafi has been instrumental in making LGBTQ+ agendas move into mainstream culture.
Elyafi is a WSG Champangen Master with Highest Honors and completed with honors the Comité Champagne MOOC certification. A Champagne history fiend, she is the host and creator of the Youtube series “Locked up and Uncorked”, created at the onset of the pandemic.
Elyafi is a former Huffington Post blogger and a reporter for the now defunct Diva Magazine (penning entertainment articles & celebrity interviews).
She was born in Beirut, Lebanon and grew up in Paris, France. She attended NYU where she earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism. She currently resides in North Carolina with her spouse and little Westie Georgie (aka George Michael).
MAGGIE SUTHERLAND
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR | SALES AND MARKETING
With a lifelong passion for amazing food and memorable dining experiences, it only felt natural for Maggie to take a step beyond the basic level of wine knowledge and learn about a beverage that would enhance the experience even more! A big fan of From the Vine to Wine classes since the very beginning, Maggie has always really enjoyed Anne’s approach to wine education.
When the opportunity presented itself to pursue her interest even further by taking the WSET Level 2 class with Anne in the spring of 2022, she immediately jumped at the opportunity!
Maggie holds a WSET Level 2 Certificate in Wine with Merit (2022). Now, as an event assistant and social media manager with From the Vine to Wine, Maggie is excited to work alongside her mentor and friend, Anne, to deliver more memorable wine experiences to our community—in person and through social media!
When she’s not enjoying time the wine world, you can find Maggie celebrating the Seacoast with her lifestyle blog, Seacost Lately, or out and about the Seacoast—spending time with friends and family, frequenting local businesses, and being active outside!