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86 / the tasting panel / december 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS W ine Speak Paso Robles is the wine industry's newest premier industry summit, coming to California's Central Coast January 9-11, 2018. Built around the ideas of community and collaboration, the inaugural event will bring sommeliers, wine industry leaders, and hospitality professionals together for three days of intimate educational, professional development, and networking opportunities. Created by Master Sommelier and D.K. Restaurants Partner Chuck Furuya and Ancient Peaks Winery VP of Operations Amanda Wittstrom Higgins, Wine Speak Paso Robles aims to advance professional knowledge and performance throughout the wine industry by offering exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences. "Our goal is to create an opportunity for the wine community to get together for a time of learning, sharing, and camaraderie," shares Furuya, who also hopes to spark innovation that extends beyond industry and create for Community and Camaraderie on the Central Coast INAUGURAL WINE SPEAK PASO ROBLES SUMMIT OFFERS CHANCE TO TAP INTO INDUSTRY EXPERTS by Hana-Lee Sedgwick