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{ SOMMjournal.com } 77 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual EXPERIENCE Chardonnay For more 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, Vintners Wine Led by Winemaker best practices using Sommelier Chardonnay Top Sommeliers accuracy The International Chardonnay Symposium brings top Chardonnay producers to the Californian beach towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach and the Edna Valley wine country. The 2016 event line-up will feature a grand wine tasting, educational seminars, panel sessions and winemaker dinners—see the full calendar below. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.thechardonnaysymposium.com. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. 7 th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium EXPERIENCE the best work of the world's top Chardonnay producers at the 7th Annual International Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by the classic seaside towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, and the wine region of Edna Valley nestled in the heart of the Central Coast of California. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com May 12-14, 2016 | CENTRAL COAST, CA Wine Pairing ● Grand Tasting ● Wine & Oysters Gala ● Winemaker Dinners ● Awards Ceremony ● Wine Seminars THURSDAY, MAY 12 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Led by Winemaker Larry Brooks to share the best practices using the Steamboat Format. Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Top Sommeliers will compete based on their accuracy in evaluating the wine. SATURDAY, MAY 14 What's Oak Got To Do With It? Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Hone Your Chardonnay Blind Tasting Skills Grand Tasting FRIDAY, MAY 13 French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Open to the public. In this fun and informative seminar, Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay producing regions in France from Chablis to Champagne. MAY 12–14, 2016 Vintners Wine Tech Symposium Thursday, May 12, 9:00am–4:00pm Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Sommelier Chardonnay Challenge Thursday, May 12, 10:00am–3:00pm Avila Lighthouse Suites French Forum: Exploring The Wonders of French Chardonnay (lunch included) Friday, May 13, 11:00am–1:30pm Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Wente Clone Comparative Tasting Friday, May 13, 2:00pm–3:30pm Avila Lighthouse Suites Pét-Nat, Sparkling Wine & Oysters Gala Friday, May 13, 4:00pm–6:00pm Avila Beach Golf Resort La Paulée Dinner and Vintners Awards Ceremony Friday, May 13, 7:00pm–10:00pm Greengate Ranch & Vineyard Taste the Difference: Exploring California's Distinct Chardonnay Regions Saturday, May 14, 10:00am–11:30pm Edna Valley Vineyard What's Oak Got to Do with It? Saturday, May 14, 11:00am–12:30pm The Cliffs Resort Hone Your Chardonnay Blind-Tasting Skills Saturday, May 14, 10:30am-12:30pm The Cliffs Resort Pairing Chardonnay & Artisanal Cheese Saturday, May 14, 11:30am–1:00pm Greengate Ranch & Vineyard Saturday Grand Tasting Saturday, May 14, 1:00pm–5:00pm Greengate Ranch & Vineyard Winemaker Dinners Saturday, May 14, Evening Various Times and Locations