Marnie Old is one of the countrys leading wine personalities, known for her common-sense approach, energetic performance style and incisive insights into a complex field. An articulate and passionate speaker, she is Director of Wine Studies at Manhattans renowned French Culinary Institute and an expert on drinks of all kinds. Formerly sommelier of Philadelphias high-profile Striped Bass and education chair of the American Sommelier Association, Marnie also writes a drinks column for Philadelphia magazine. Further information is available at www.marnieold.com. "