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Follow on Google News | Crush and Press CEO Bill Sanders Serves Up European Passion, Adventures Online for Foodie FanbaseThis Man's on a Mission to Educate America on All Things Olive Oil
By: Gretchen Kihm Stegall, Crush and Press While his travel itinerary reads like a foodie “dream vacation,” Sanders insists that his tour is all about business. A key objective in visiting the wine and olive oil greats throughout the region includes the creation of strategic partnerships to enable an expanded presence within North America. “No education available can upstage first- hand, real-world experience,” He has already enjoyed time visiting "Manfredi Barbera & Figli S.p.A." [www.oliobarbera.com] The following is the full outline of Sanders’ itinerary, cutting a swath through Europe's finest wine and olive oil regions. Sanders urges online foodies to “experience along with him” as he shares his photos, videos and insights into the regions and their peoples: 3/23 Natalia Ravidá - Renowed olive oil producer in Menfi (Sicily). www.ravida.it [Photo 2: The Ravida Estate welcomed Sanders on March 23rd, 2010] 3/24 Marina Colonna - Producer of elegant olive oils from the Molise Region in southern Italy. www.marinacolonna.it 3/25 Gioia Pinna and Giuseppe Giancarlini (Umbria) - Award winning olive oil producer. www.agricolamascio.it 3/27 Alessandra Mililotti, Ciacci Tiziano - Mocali Azienda Agraria, Montalcino (Tuscany) - Producer of Brunello di Montalcino and other fine wines from Tuscany. 3/29 Roberto Stucchi Prinetti - Badia a Coltibuono (Tuscany) - Pioneer producer of olive oil and Chianti Classico. www.coltibuono.com 3/30 Jean-Benoit Hugues - Castelas (Provence) 4/1 Thiebault Huber - Huber-Verdereau, Volnay in Burgundy, France - Young producer of Volnay and Pommard. 4/2 Romain Taupenot - Taupenot-Merme in Morey St. Denis - Producer of a large portfolio of wines from across Burgundy. 4/2 Alexandrine Roy - Domaine Marc Roy - Gevrey Chambertin (Burgundy) - Outstanding producer of outstanding villages-level wines. 4/6 Rosa Vañó - Castille de Canena, Jaen (Spain) - One of the top olive oil producing estates in Spain. www.castillodecanena.com/ Bill Sanders added, “This trip has been magical and a bit like taking a drink from a fire hydrant. I am excited to share the fabulous riches of olive oil, wine and food found on this journey with my friends. There are so many benefits from utilizing the various olive oils found throughout Europe and Tunisia. I can’t wait to help educate North America and to spread the word and passion for this culinary treat!” For more information about Bill Sanders and Crush and Press, visit www.crushandpress.com or contact Bill Sanders at 202-966-8530. Join the conversation: # # # ABOUT CRUSH AND PRESS Founded by culinary expert Bill Sanders in 2009, Crush and Press is a company that “promotes the enjoyment of these wonderful nectars by providing consumers and companies with information on the proper and healthy use of olive oil and different ways to explore wines.” The Washington, DC-based firm provides information, training and tips for exploring, using and enjoying olive oil and wine. For more information, visit www.crushandpress.com, email bill@crushandpress.com or call 202-966-8530. ABOUT BILL SANDERS As founder and CEO of Crush and Press, Bill Sanders is a widely recognized authority on olive oil and wine. The Kentucky-raised gourmet offers a rare combination of culinary expertise and a resume of success across an array of businesses and lifestyle interests. For a complete Biography of Mr. Sanders, email gretchen@trifectaresources.com. End
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