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This first-of-its-kind conversation examines the cultural evolution of indulgence, where luxury, wellness, and personal ritual intersect. Through visuals and storytelling, the seminar traces how three distinct categories—fine wine, whisky, and cannabis—are converging around shared values of craftsmanship, discernment, and sensory experience. Along the way, it considers how evolving attitudes toward wellness, moderation, and cultural stigma are reshaping connoisseurship itself.

The way we indulge is evolving. This seminar explores how, and why.

Guests will also enjoy a special pour of Robert Mondavi Winery wine, along with a brief update on the estate’s dramatic Spring 2026 renovation and reopening.

Please Note: The cannabis segment is educational only; no products will be consumed or distributed.

Presented by Don Gatterdam, President of Shanken Creative Group, publishers of Wine Spectator, Whisky Advocate, and other industry-leading titles.

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Photography & Media Notice
By attending this seminar, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video may be taken during the event. These images may be used by Taste of Vail for marketing, promotional, archival, and editorial purposes across digital, social, and print platforms without compensation.

Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk
By purchasing a ticket to and/or attending this seminar, guests voluntarily assume all risks associated with attendance, including but not limited to the consumption of alcoholic beverages, standing or moving within event spaces, weather conditions, and interaction with event equipment, staff, and other attendees.

Guests agree to release and hold harmless Taste of Vail, Ren Event Productions, participating venues, sponsors, wineries, seminar hosts, and their respective officers, employees, contractors, and volunteers from any and all claims, liabilities, injuries, losses, or damages arising from participation in the seminar, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend and consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.