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THE SOMM JOURNAL Events Preview The Summit Program The full-day Global Garnacha Summit features seminars with limited seats, so please make sure to register early for your chosen selection. Garnacha Unveiled 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A panel of leading producers from Spain, France, and California will explore the classic varietal characteristics of the variety; how it performs in different regions/terroir; and how it's interpreted by renowned producers from around the world. Master Sommelier Robert Bath, Professor of Wine and Beverage Studies at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia, will moderate the seminar. Garnacha: The Perfect Partner 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. This walkaround wine and food pairing featuring the Chefs of Copia will meld the signature flavors of Spain, France, and California with both 100% Garnacha and blends from around the world. Garnacha Rising 2 to 4 p.m. A panel of leading sommeliers, buyers, and distributors will discuss historical strategies for promoting Garnacha wines in addition to current consumption trends. The panelists will also exchange ideas for promoting Garnacha in today's marketplace with a focus on making it a wine of choice for young consumers. Blind Tasting of Garnacha/Grenache 4 to 4:30 p.m. Led by The SommFoundation with cash prizes of $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place. Here's what you can expect: • An overview of the variety and its global impact • An Old Vines + Modern Wines seminar that explores how Garnacha/Grenache evolves with age • A tasting of 100% varietal expressions and blends to demonstrate how the variety expresses itself in different regions around the globe • A tasting highlighting differences in wines from varying altitudes in Garnacha's home region of Carinena DOP in Aragon, Spain • How Garnacha/Grenache can be best positioned in today's marketplace • A sensory exploration of the myriad styles this grape is capable of expressing via a walkaround tasting of food and wine pairings from California, France, and Spain, as well as an opportunity to taste an unusual (and literal) vertical of Garnacha • Finally, for those who want to flex their tasting muscles: a blind "guess the region" tasting competition with a $1,000 first prize and $500 second prize Immerse Yourself in Garnacha/ Grenache Visit globalgarnachasummit.com for Summit updates and registration. tastingpanel M A G A Z I N E T H E