Take an immersive journey into the world of Washington State’s white wines. From the crisp and refreshing to the complex and aromatic, Washington’s white wine offerings are gaining recognition worldwide for their quality and diversity. Dive into unique terroirs, grape varietals and winemaking techniques that contribute to the distinctive character of Washington white wines. This seminar promises to deepen your appreciation for the vibrant white wine scene flourishing in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

9:00 – 9:30 AM        Check-In

9:30 – 10:00 AM       Cheney Vidrine, Della Toffola – Mastering Dealcoholoziation

 10:00 – 10:20 AM    Gabriel Cromwell, Tiridis – Low Alcohol White Wineaking

 10:20 – 10:40 AM    Martin Fujishin – Challenges/Positives/issues outside of Washington

 10:40 – 11:00 AM    Kellly Gifford, Laffort USA – White Wine fining/browning + Oxidation

 11:00 – 11:30 AM    Rich DeScenzo, ETS Labs– Acid analysis on Whites

 11:30– 11:45 PM     Break

 11:45 – 12:30 PM    Ryan Hill, RM Wineries – The White Wine Paradox

 12:30 – 1:30 PM       Lunch 

 1:30 – 1:45 PM        Adam Popp, Sr. Winemaker, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers – TTB Labelling requirements and what might come to Washington

 1:45 – 2:00 PM        James St. Clair, House of Smith Wines – Managing White Vineyards

 2:00– 2:20 PM         Break

 2:20 – 2:55 PM        Panel of all speakers

 2:55 – 3:35 PM        Grand Tasting: Washington Riesling vs the World a deep dive into Terroir  Rieslings: Washington State, Alsace, Mosel, Austria, Clare Valley

 4:00 PM                    Mini social: AED Social to follow at a local AirBnb…an after event you won’t want to miss! For the after party, please RSVP using THIS link!

$85/Members
$100/Non-Members

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