SPARTAN ENOLOGY SOCIETY

Appreciation Now and Then by Nate Redner, 2014

 

When we began developing SES we hoped to create a club that would be a comfortable place for students of all knowledge levels to learn about and begin to appreciate wine. Whether students want to pursue a career in wine or simply want to know what the difference is between  Chardonnay, Chablis and white burgundy, our goal was and is the same; educate and inspire. I am most proud of the creation of the Student Sommelier Program and what it stands for. I feel this most deeply embodies the core philosophies of SES. 

 

John Triblo, Brian Weber and I saw a massive opportunity for growth for The School in creating SES. When started, we were the nations first education only, student lead wine club. We take pride in being the pioneers of student lead wine training. Much like The School we are proud to call ourselves The First, The Original and still The Leader. Mentorship is the key to sustainability and longevity. Share you knowledge and your resources. Hold true to your values. Educate and inspire others. And, always remember; Go Green, Go Wine! 

 

 

 

 

A Narrative History of Spartan Enology Society by Brian Weber, 2010

 

I was involved clubs such as The Lodging & Gaming Management Association and Society for Food Service Management during my first few years at The School of Hospitality Business. By Junior year I withdrew from LGMA because I lost interest in Hotels & Casinos and SFM didn't seem to put enough emphasis on my new passion: Wine!

 

As I began committing myself to wine study, I found that there was an abundance of opportunities for wine appreciation & education in East Lansing. Some opportunities were through MSU, some through national organizations and some based off of connections made with beverage industry professionals. I tied all these sources together for my personal study and created a great wine program for myself. However it was missing one important element: other passionate students like myself.

 

It turns out, there are a lot of Michigan State Spartans that are interested in wine, but are lacking the setting to fully take advantage of the opportunities in their own backyard. John Triblo and I hope Spartan Enology Society will unite these students and provide them with the setting and tools to fully develop their appreciation and knowledge of wine. Overall, I believe there is a tremendous opportunity for Spartan Enology Society here at Michigan State and I anticipate great things to come.