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34 / the tasting panel / july 2017 Join The Somm Journal at the Society of Wine Educators 41st Annual Conference Grab a front row seat at the Society of Wine Educators 41st Annual Conference at the Red Lion Hotel on the River in Portland, Oregon, from August 10–12. The conference will include tastings, networking and more than 65 sessions on France, California and global emerging wine regions over the course of three days. The Tasting Panel, The Somm Journal and The Clever Root will be in on the action, hosting three dynamic seminars led by the industry's top experts. We hope to see you there! Society of Wine Educators 41st Annual Conference For a complete conference schedule and registration visit www.societyofwineeducators.org. Schedule of Events at the Red Lion Hotel on the River in Portland, Oregon Conference Schedule THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 Thursday, August 10 at 1:00 p.m. "Deconstructing Spirits" Presented by The Tasting Panel and The Clever Root Magazines Led by Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Bar Manager, Clyde Common/ Pépé Le Moko, chefs, sommeliers and high-profile mixologists will taste and talk about the ingredients and food-pairing capabilities of a variety of eight different spirits—drawing on their spirits knowledge, understanding production and taste profiles. The panel will offer background on each spirit's place of origin, water sources and distilling processes, while also breaking down the flavor profiles through the make-up, aromatics and foundation for each. Taste neat pours of the spirits alongside the panel! Friday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. "Digging In to Unique Terroir" Presented by The Somm Journal A panel of eight winery representatives from around the globe will talk about terroir and how it affects wine styles and ultimately, wine sales. Although terroir is a much-discussed subject, the audience will be able to taste each of these wines from lesser-known regions, or lesser-known varieties, from the world wine stage. Moderator Eric Hemer, CWE, MS, MW/ Senior VP of Education for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, will develop a discourse with each winemaker or winery educator to better understand how each soil, climate and geomorphology aspect comes through the character of the wine. Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m. "Game of Wines" Presented by The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel Magazine Led by "Coach" Robert Bath, MS, Professor of Wine & Beverage at Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Napa Valley, attendees will taste eight wines—blind! The top three winners who guess the closest will win cash prizes. Each wine will be revealed with a five-minute presentation on typicity versus uncommon traits. Noses and palates will be tested, while our coaches help define what they are tasting and smelling—eventually giving clues on soils or climate. Co-moderated by Allyson Gorsuch, Advanced Sommelier/Deputy Editor for The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 9:00 – 10:15 A.M. (Grand Ballroom) "Navigating Global Winemaking," with Keynote Speaker Paul Hobbs, world-renowned winemaker. 10:30 – 11:45 A.M. (Washington Room) "Simply Saké 101," presented by Master Saké Sommelier Toshio Ueno, CSW, FWS. 1:00 – 2:15 P.M. (Washington Room) "Deconstructing Spirits," presented by The Tasting Panel and The Clever Root magazines. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 8:45 – 10:00 A.M. (Hayden Room) "Colorado Craft Beer," presented by Michael Wray, Ph.D., MCFE, CCI, CWS. 8:45 – 10:00 A.M. (Clackamas Room) "New Zealand Pinot Noir Discovery," presented by David Strada. 1:15 – 2:30 P.M. (Multnomah Room) "Social Transformation in South Africa's Wine Industry," presented by Jim Clarke. 4:45 – 6:00 P.M. (Multnomah Room) "Lodi Native," by Stuart Spencer. 3:00 P.M. (Clark Room) "Digging In to Unique Terroir," presented by The Somm Journal. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 10:30 - 11:45 A.M. (Washington Room) "Game of Wines" presented by The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel magazine. 4:45 - 6:00 P.M. (Multnomah Room) "Valpolicella Ripasso: A Fresh Look at this Unique Style" by Nora Favelukes. Moderator Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Bar Manager, Clyde Common/ Pépé Le Moko. Moderator Eric Hemer, CWE, MS, MW / Senior VP of Education for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Co-moderator Allyson Gorsuch, Advanced Sommelier/Deputy Editor for The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. PHOTO: DYLAN + JENI PHOTO: VANESSA ROGERS PHOTO: TODD WESTPHAL PHOTO COURTESY OF CIA "Coach" Robert Bath, MS/ Head Beverage Professor at Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Napa Valley.