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Today’s wine industry is growing at a very fast pace. We have pinpointed some events that we feel are important to keep tabs on if you own or operate a commercial business that sells wine or are planning to in the future. If you know of an event that is not here, but is important, let us know by e-mailing us.
| 2009 Dates | Industry Event |
| August 16, 2009 |
Texas Sommelier Conference The conference is led by some of the most renowned wine experts in the country. In addition to lectures and seminars, the conference hosts the statewide Texas’ Best Sommelier competition. Texas’ Best Sommelier is announced at the grand tasting and awards ceremony on Monday night. Speakers include the most prestigious levels of wine educators -- Master Sommeliers (MS), Masters of Wine (MW), Certified Wine Educators (CWE), and other world-recognized wine educators. A heavyweight lineup has already confirmed for the 2009 conference: Fred Dame MS, President of the Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation Greg Harrington MS, who has developed wine lists for Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse Guy Noel Stout MS,CWE- Education Director at Glazer’s Distributors Robin Kelly O’Connor CWE, former President of the Society of Wine Educators; Keith Goldston MS; Reggie Narito, MS; Larry O’Brien, MS, and Charles Curtis MW. Website: www.texsom.com |
| September 26-27, 2009 |
8th Annual Miami International Wine Fair About 500 producers with over 1,500 wines from 20 countries gather at Miami International Wine Fair, one of the largest wine shows in the U.S. This year marks the 8th Annual Wine Fair, which occurs on September 26th and 27th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Website: www.miamiwinefair.com |
| November 5, 2009 |
Napa Valley Wine & Grape Expo The Napa Valley Wine & Grape Expo will feature several seminars (in both English and Spanish) that have been scheduled throughout the day and a tradeshow will go on through the day with the industry’s top products and companies. Website: www.napagrowers.org |
| November 4-7, 2009 |
Denver International Wine Festival Attend the 5th Annual Denver International Wine Festival where more than 400 wines will be featured from around the world. Seminars and food samples will be available and experts will be on hand for any questions. Tickets may be purchased directly from their website. Website: www.denverwinefest.com |
| December 1-2, 2009 |
The Green Wine Summit Learn about the best green practices, the green consumer and the business of being “green.” If you are interested in speaking please contact Lesley Berglund at lberglund@mba1991.hbs.edu Website: www.greenwinesummit.com |
| December 3, 2009 |
Winery Sustainability Self-Assessment Workshop AThe workshop will help you to determine your sustainability or update your assessment. This workshop is open to SCV members only, but is free to those members. The workshop features sustainability consultant John Garn. Website: www.sonomawine.com |
