Wilson Daniels, Domaine Leflaive, Olivier Bernstein, Château du Moulin-à-Vent, and SommFoundation invite you to apply:

The late Anne-Claude Leflaive’s passion for education and sustainable growing methods has earned the historic family estate a reputation as a benchmark for white Burgundy and as leaders in biodynamic farming. Broadening professional’s understanding of the wine-making process was a lifelong goal of Anne-Claude. Two industry professionals will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to the renowned Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy. We are looking for candidates who display qualities of authenticity, originality and passion for the industry- just as Anne-Claude did throughout her remarkable like and career.

Highlights of the trip include:

-Domaine Leflaive tasting, vineyard and cellar visit with Pierre Vincent (manager of Domaine Leflaive)
– Lunch with Pierre Vincent
– Visit to Olivier Bernstein
-Dinner with Wilson Daniels & Edouard Parinet, (manager of Château du Moulin-à-Vent)
-producer visits will focus on winemaking, production, & history

Round-Trip airfare, ground transport, lodging and meals are included.

To be eligible, applicants must:

–work and reside in the United States
–submit a resume and an essay stating the reasons for pursuing this scholarship (please prepare these prior to submitting this online application and submit to lynn.fletcher@sommfoundation.com)
–have a valid passport at the time of application. You must be able to provide your passport information immediately at the time of acceptance.
–ensure that your schedule will allow you to travel from June 10th through June 14th.
–familiarity with the French language is desirable, but not required.

DEADLINE TO APPLY, APRIL 14TH, 2019, 5PM PST.