Join Oregon wine industry legends - Larry Stone, David Adelsheim and Eugenia Keegan - and dive deep into the world of Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Led by Nick Hetzel MS. This seminar will explore:
- Why the Willamette Valley is a word-class Chardonnay winegrowing region
- Key milestones in Chardonnay's evolution from the early plantings through decades of community collaboration
- The unique role this wine category occupies and how it aligns with the evolving consumer palate

Toast and taste some of the greatest Chardonnays from the Willamette Valley, while hearing directly from the individuals who laid the foundation for the category's growing success.

- Define Oregon Chardonnay’s unique identity among the world’s great Chardonnay regions
- Examine the technical and intangible factors that have contributed to Oregon Chardonnay’s evolution
- Recognize Oregon Chardonnay’s unique benefit for consumers