The second largest event of its kind in the nation, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers 2016 Convention focuses on “Moving to Mastery.”
Highlights of the event include a newly formatted trade show featuring more than 150 exhibitors, a poster session spotlighting the latest industry research and information, a State of the Industry report, a Leadership Luncheon featuring Ted Baseler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ste Michelle Wine Estates, and an honor reception recognizing industry legends and innovators. The Convention’s 16 educational sessions include:
Crazy About Cab Clones Grand Tasting
Tasting Room Best Practices
Help Wanted: Getting A Job In The Wine Industry
Moving To Mastery Spanish Language Session
Water Symposium for Viticulture (Part 1 and 2)
Water Symposium For Wineries—The Water Cycle
Rhone Evolution Grand Tasting
Managing Pests
White Wine Fining: Avoidance, acceptance and intervention
Professional Development – Standing Tall: What Do You Stand For?
Is Leafroll A Matter of Taste: Virus from Grapes to Glass
You’re As Cold As Ice: Managing and Mitigating Cold Damage
Applied Wine Chemistry: Generating, Interpreting, and Applying Lab Results
Convention attendee registration will open in December.