Art started with Madinger Wines in November of 1988 and has been an integral part of the growth of the company. In 1988, Madinger Wines inventory was between 40 and 50 wines, primarily German, and now were up to 300 wines from around the world!   As a food and wine guy, Art has been responsible for designing all of the winemaker’s dinners since the first one in 1991. This includes selecting the courses and pairing the wines, and the selections are always delectable. More than one couple have met and joined in matrimony from one of these dinners!   Art also puts his culinary talents to good use by sharing his recipes and recommending wine pairings for the Madinger Wines newsletter, Cuttings from the Vine.   Art is a registered teacher with Meramec College and teaches various wine classes held at Madinger Wines. Our class participants are always impressed with the knowledge that he imparts during the introduction to wine class series, including wines of Germany, France, and California. Several other popular classes include the wines of Italy, Port, Sherry & Dessert wines, and Premium wines of the world. He also recently introduced a new class titled Old and New World Wines.   Art also has been selecting our Bourdeaux Futures since the1998 vintage.   If you ask Art how he got interested in wine he shares a story that many years ago at one of his parents’ dinner parties, they were serving a red and white Burgundy. As he tasted the wine he thought to himself “Why do people drink this stuff?” 35 years later he now knows why!