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Pascual Ibáñez,
Sommelier |
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Working in capacity of an Official Sommelier at Hotel Ritz Carlton, Santiago, Chile. |
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Also serving as a Director and Teacher at Sommeliers Association of Chile. |
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Director of Escuela de los Sentidos (School of Senses, Chile) A school teaching the art of studying the tastes of the gastronomic consumer. |
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Director General of the Association “Mesa de Cata” ( Wine/ Food tasting table). |
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Official sommelier at CAV, Club de Amantes del Vino (Wine Lovers Club). In charge of the wine tastings, wine descriptions, wine selections forming a part of the club and write ups on wines in the specialized magazine of the club. |
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Still continuing to assist in different wineries, restaurants and wine clubs in Chile. Working with a special panel to make product evaluations such as wine, beer, jam, mineral water, cheese, olive oil, coffee, tea, cigars, whisky etc….Also in line are various restaurants & wineries. |
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PAST WORK EXPERIENCE AND OTHER TITLES HELD:
In Chile:
In career graph, has spent most of the time in Chile since 1996 dedicated as a Wine Sommelier & Wine Assistant. During this course has served as a Teacher on wines, wine taster etc. Rendered services at INACAP, Chile (Institute of Professional & Technical Education) in different cities, a few to name, University of Catholic, J. Elton Academy, Culinary…. Also assisted on wines to the Diplomatic Academy of Chile for four years , attending its official receptions and events. Worked as an Official Sommelier at the “Cumbre de las Americas”, Santiago, Chile in April 1998. Served as a Founder of the Wine Sommeliers Association of Chile (presently serving as a director cum teacher) . In Chile, collaborated with different magazines & newspapers such as El Mercurio, Revista Eiken, Revista Ya, Revista La Cav & Magazine Capital y Achiga. Collaborated for the Chilean Guide “ The Best of Santiago” which is distributed in all five star hotels in Chile. Has coordinated in different wine challenges in Chile and has been a part of some international panel of judges to name a few….Vinsud & Catador. Also collaborated as a judge in some wine guides in Chile.
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In other countries:
Worked at Restaurants such as “ La Belle Etoile” . Collaborated with different wine magazines like “El Sommelier” & “Bouquet”. Served as a Director of Wine Exports in different companies in Spain eg. Vinos Selectos Cavas. Founder of the “ Asociacion de Sumilleres de Murcia”(Sommelier Association of Murcia)in Spain. Also taught Wine Tasting Coursers at Yecla’s University in association with “ Asociacion Murciana De Enologos”. Similarly has a wonderful experience of dictating courses representing Chilean wines world over, to name a few in ………
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Uruguay: (1996 & 1997)
A collaboration between INAVI (National Institute of Wine & Grape growing, Uruguay) & Ministry of Tourism. Rendered five courses in Montevideo, Punta del Este & Colonia in association with the wine maker Estela de Frutos. Course on Wine Treatment & Restaurant Services.
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Argentina: (1997)
In Company CINBA S.A , undertook seminars on wine tasting and serving.
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Panama: (March 1998)
Expocomer, a seminar representing Chilean Wines, in collaboration with the Chilean Association “Wines of Chile”.
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Brazil, Porto Alegre: (1998)
Tasting of Sea Products & Chilean wines, a seminar for food loving businessmen, organized by Chilean Consulate in Porto Alegre.
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Mexico, Guadalajara (1999)
“ANTAD, 99”, a fair organized by Prochile(Export Promotion Organization, Chile)
Here, served as an incharge of Chilean Wines.
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Brazil (1999)
Wine courses and wine tasting in Porto Alegre & Bello Horizonte, organized by the Embassy of Chile in Brazil
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United States (2001)
“ Vinexpo New York” , a seminar promoting Chilean Wines, acted as a representative. |
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Colombia (2002 & 2003)
Wine seminars in Bogota, Medellin, Cali . Also seminars meant for Embassies, Consulates & Clients, acted as a representative of Chilean Wine Brands.
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Japan (2003)
Organized wine seminars in Tokyo, Osaka & Fukuoka. Was invited by the Chilean Wine Association & the Embassy of Chile.
Mexico (2004)
Served as a Director of Culinary Arts School. Also invited to organize the fair “ Diplomado de vinos 2004-2005”.
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EDUCATION & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Obtained a degree of Sommelier at the Spanish School of Sommeliers. Pursued a course in Oenology & Hotel & Restaurant Management in Spain. |
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PERSONAL DETAILS:
Nationality: Spanish
Languages known: Spanish, English & French
Civil Status: Married |
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