* PLEASE PARK IN THE LOWER OVERFLOW LOT ON YOUR RIGHT BELOW THE TASTING ROOM*

8:30 am – 9:00 am. Welcome with coffee and pastries.

9:00 am – 9:10 am. Opening Statement – Bry Grebe.

9:10 am – 9:50 am. Unbarreled: The Precision Oak Roadmap – Jon Frost. Map the sensory impact of modern oak alternatives and engineer your custom blend. Tasting included.

9:50 am – 10:30 am. Same Fruit, Different Fates – Lisa Strid. Taste for yourself how changing just a few key winemaking ingredients can drastically impact the resulting wine. Tasting included.

10:30 am – 10:45 am. Break – 15 minutes.

10:45 am – 11:05 am. Not Just Sacrificial: Understanding Tannin Additions During Fermentation – Charlotte Vion. Examine the functions and benefits that fermentation tannins provide in the production of quality wines.

11:05 am – 11:35 am. Enzymes: It’s About Time – Jillian Johnson DeLeon. Compare the sensory impacts of enzyme choice, and explore the science driving these differences. Tasting included.

11:35 am – 12:15 pm. Adaptive Oenology: Rethinking Acidity for Changing Climates and Markets – Charlotte Vion. Learn how strategic use of microbes can aid in producing the best wines possible in the face of unpredictable seasons and customer tastes. Tasting included.

12:15 pm. Closing comments, lunch, & bottle share.