Article: Gino L. Filippi: Cole becomes fair's first certified sommelier

Today I bring you a few wine news items which I call "Wine Wanderings." Without further ado, let the wandering begin!

Super taster!

"Cheers" and "Congratulations" to friend of the vine Mary Ellen Cole on becoming the Los Angeles County Fair's first Certified Sommelier granted by the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Cole, who served as wine master at Fairplex for the past 24 years, passed the rigorous exam (including blind tasting, written theory and live service) last week. She's pivotal in the planning and implementation of the prestigious Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits competition that takes place each May at Fairplex.

Cole can be found in the wine cellar and ...

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