The Tasting Panel magazine

September 2017

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Seminars: 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. A Comprehensive Exploration of Premium Sake Brian Lynch, Certified Sake Professional A Close Look at Agave & Terroir: The Wine of Mexico Maurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager, Cohn Restaurant Group The History of Pangaea to Pasteur Wes Hagen, Winemaker and Brand Ambassador, J. Wilkes Wines Competing in Sommelier Competitions Geoff Labitzke, MW The Rise of the California Underdog – An In-Depth Exploration of Southern California Wine Country Lindsay Pomeroy, CWE, WSET Diploma; Owner and Chief Wine Educator, Wine Smarties Mastering the Language of Languedoc Michael Meagher, MS Registration Desk Open 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Networking Coffee & Pastries 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Seminars: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Biodynamics and Natural Wines of Spain Gretchen Thomas, Wine & Spirits Director, Barteca Restaurant Group Build Your Personal Brand Frans van der Lee, Co-Founder and President/COO, Somm's List A Succinct Tour of Iconic Wine from the Rhône Valley and Provence Amy Christine, MW How the Changing Environment is Shaping a New Wine Industry Molly Clemens, PhD Student of Ecology in the Joint Doctoral Program with SDSU and UC Davis Expanding the 4 P's of Wine Marketing to the 4 E's of the Experience Economy Carl Winston, Director, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at SDSU History of Germany's VDP Damon Goldstein, Co-Founder, Truly Fine Wine and Molly Brooks, Advanced Sommelier, Truly Fine Wine Hosted Tasting Break 10:00 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m. Discussion Group: Study Tips for Advanced and Master Level Exams Lindsay Pomeroy, CWE, WSET Diploma; Owner and Chief Wine Educator, Wine Smarties 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seminars: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. New Classics of Paso Robles Joe Spellman, MS The Value of Single-Blind Tasting in Identifying Grape Variety and Region Eric Entrikin, MS Finding Closure: Positive Effects of Natural Cork on Aging, Flavor Characteristics, Sustainability Panel Discussion Nebbiolo – From Roero to Barolo and More Tom Hyland; Author, Freelance Writer and Photographer Discover the Wines of Beaujolais Stacey Gibson, Advanced Sommelier Fashioned in the Clay Lisa Granik, MW Networking Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Seminars: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Blind Taste with the Masters (MW) Moderator : Joe Spellman, MS Panelists: Geoff Labitzke, MW; Mary Gorman McAdams, MW; Amy Christine, MW; Lisa Granik, MW Rías Baixas Albariño: A World Class White Wine Jill Zimorski, Advanced Sommelier Mountain Wines of California David Glancy, MS; Founder, San Francisco Wine School Discovering Wines of Lake County Robert Bath, MS Gamay: Connecting Oregon and Beaujolais Stacey Gibson, Advanced Sommelier The Ultra-Coastal Qualities of SLO Wine Country Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Trade Tasting at SommCon Trade Only: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Trade and Wine Enthusiasts – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival Grand Tasting (additional ticket purchase required) www.sandiegowineclassic.com 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18 Friday, November 17 Thursday, November 16 Wednesday, November 15 Discovering Italian Wine Workshop* 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Rioja DOCa Master Certification* 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Level 1 Award in Sake* 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Certified Cicerone Exam* 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Margins of Pinot and Chardonnay - Where to Find the Hidden Gems Will Costello, MS; Estates Ambassador, Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills Estates 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Networking Coffee & Pastries 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Seminars: 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. An Overview of Oxidation/Reduction Chemistry in Wines Kerith Overstreet, MD; Winemaker, Bruliam Wines Beyond Bubbles: Exploring the Hidden Nooks and Crannies of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Alan Tardi, US Ambassador, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Credentials and Your Career Panel Discussion Geoff Labitzke, MW Wine List Panel & Workshop: How the Country's Best Wine Directors Run Their Programs Randy Caparoso; Editor-at-Large, The SOMM Journal & Bottom Line Columnist, The Tasting Panel Hosted Tasting Break 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Discussion Group: Study Tips for Advanced and Master Level Exams Lindsay Pomeroy, CWE, WSET Diploma; Owner and Chief Wine Educator, Wine Smarties 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seminars: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Wine and Music: Mysterious Resonances Explored Clark Smith, Winemaker and Author Champagne – A Blind Comparison Diego Meraviglia, President, North American Sommelier Association Understanding And Comparing Recent Bordeaux Vintages 2010, 2012, and 2014 Mary Gorman McAdams, MW Icons of Oregon Panel Discussion The Wonderful World of Washington State Wine Sean P. Sullivan, Contributing Editor, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Welcome Lunch Featuring Champagne Taittinger Toast, Lunch Wines by Loire Valley Wines, and Wine Spectator Presentation 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Seminars: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Blind Taste with the Masters (MS) Moderator : Joe Spellman, MS Panelists: Eric Entrikin, MS; Gillian Ballance, MS; David Glancy, MS; Larry O'Brien, MS A Global Look at Chardonnay "Terroirs and Winemaking Styles" Geoff Labitzke, MW It's Good to be the King! Vino Nobile aka NOBILE! Shawn Dore, DWS, Sommelier, WSET Certified Educator Central Europe – Exploring Wines of Hungary, Romania, Croatia Panel Discussion Classic & Cool: Yarra Valley Up Close Chris Tanghe, MS Discover the Versatility of Moscato d'Asti Geralyn Brostrom, Co-Founder and Education Director, Italian Wine Central Hosted Tasting Break 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. *Separate registration required. Visit sommconusa.com for details. 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