Gene Spaziani, Past President

As a long time wine educator I have met and have been associated with many fine and dedicated wine educators through the years.  As a charter member of the Society of Wine Educators and a 35-year member I have been able to evaluate many educators from all areas of wine.  Tracy Kamens is by far in the top 5% of the best wine educators in the world.  Ms. Kamens is brilliant in her extensive knowledge of all areas of wine.  She has mastered the technique of wine information teaching and is excellent in her presentations as the responses from her class attendees are always positive and laden with accolades of her performance.  As the long-time American Wine Society Chairman for Conference Programs, I always go to Ms. Kamens first to see if she is available to do a presentation at our annual wine event and when she accepts I know that we have a successful seminar with her at the helm.  Her extensive range of knowledge is amazing and impressive.  Tracy Ellen Kamens is, indeed, a special lady and a special, outstanding wine educator.