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PHOTO: ANDREW HAGEN/THINKSTOCK Our sister publication, The SOMM Journal, is excited to host The International Chardonnay Symposium, May 28–30, in sunny Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, CA. We invite you to participate in the three-day festivities that will include panel discussions, tastings, dinners and excursions featuring Chardonnay experts. Here are some highlights of the events: May 28 ■ Vintners Wine Tech Symposium, moderated by Larry Brooks, Winemaker, Tolosa Winery, Edna Valley, CA ■ Artisanal Sausages & Chardonnay, featuring Antonio Varia of Alle-Pia Fine Cured Meats ■ To Oak Or Not To Oak?: Exploring Chardonnay as the Chameleon of Vitis Vinifera, moderated by Brian McClintic, MS, proprietor of Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant, Santa Barbara, CA ■ Exporting Wine to China, moderated by Kevin Rice, K2RI May 29 ■ The Fashion of Chardonnay: Examining Winemakers' Stylistic Influence on Chardonnay, moderated by Nicholas Miller, Bien Nacido Vineyards, Santa Maria, CA ■ Wisconsin Cheese Complements Acclaimed Chardonnay, moderated by Laura Werlin, cheese author and educator ■ La Paulée Dinner and Vintners Awards Ceremony, hosted by The SOMM Journal May 30 ■ Diversity in Balance: Pairing Chardonnay and Food, moderated by Bob Bath, MS, Wine Instructor for the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Napa, CA ■ Hanzell Vineyards and Mount Eden Vineyards Retrospective Tasting, moderated by Fred Dame, MS ■ Taste Like a Somm: Double Blind Winemaker Dinner, located at the beautiful Gardens of Avila Please contact Nathan Haydon at Parker Sanpei at Nathan@ParkerSanpei.com to secure your reservations or answer any questions you may have. We welcome you to visit TheChardonnaySymposium.com for additional details.