Schedule

Priority registrants will get first choice of sessions when they are announced. 
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pre-registration
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welcome Reception
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking, Pastries & Coffee
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Italian Hospitality Training in Food & Wine, What Can We Learn from the ‘Old World?’
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Graves-Sauternes: Small Vineyards, Big Personalities
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Study Tips for the Serious Wine Student
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mindfulness Through the Power of Gratitude
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Vins de Provence Masterclass: The Art of Making Rosé
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Nature vs. Nurture: An Exploration of Topicity in Wines
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Buyer's Market OPEN, Networking
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Introduction to European Garnacha Grenache Quality Wines
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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Temecula Valley - The New World's Mediterranean
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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Valle De Guadalupe, The New Pacific Frontier: A Deep Dive into the Incredible Growth of Baja Wines. Analysis, Exploration & Assessment
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Rise of Willamette Valley Chardonnay
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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SOMM Journal's "Reflection of Terroir: Blends vs Single Vineyards"
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Winemaker Lunch: Grown with Grit, Crafted with Grace: Explore Single Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with Patz & Hall
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Buyer's Market, Networking
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Champagne: Identifying the Styles and Developing Advanced Tasting Skills
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Paso Robles & Its World Class Bordeaux Varieties
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Back to the Future: The Ancient Origins and Evolution of Carbonic Maceration
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Argentina’s Finest; Discovering 90+ Point Wines from North to South
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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What Makes a Whiskey Premium?
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Buyer's Market, Networking
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Reserva DeLa Familia Yacht Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Keynote Presentation: Innovation in the Wine Industry
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Blind Tasting Three Ways
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Madeira. A Wine with the Name of an Island, and an Island with the Name of a Wine
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Non-Alcoholic Trends - Making Space Behind the Bar and on the Wine List
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Adjourn and Break (Dinner on your own)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SommCon & Chill Beach Party Presented by Paso Robles Cab Collective
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
What Noah Found After the Flood: Discovering the Armenian Wine Industry
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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That's So Shady!
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Fresh Faces, Old Vines with Wines of Germany
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Giving a Real FAQ About Sustainability: Everything a Somm Needs to Know
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Around New Zealand Wine Regions - Featuring Pinot Noir
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Buyer's Market, Networking
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Blind Tasting to the Next Level - Evil Wine Twins
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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SOMM Journal's "Assessing Crucial Body Profiles in Wine"
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sparkling Sake All the Way!
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Power of Publicity: Advance Your Career Through PR and Social Media
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Evolving Role of the Sommelier
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Buyer's Market, Networking
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Conference Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Vins de Provence Lunch: The Aging Capacity of Provence Rosé
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
PinotTalks®
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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SOMM Journal's Spectrum of Spirits
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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A Global Exploration of Volcanic Wines
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Inside Perspectives: Employment, Advancement & Opportunity for BIPOC Beverage Professionals within the Three-Tier System
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Tasting Sustainably Made Wines with Intention and Purpose
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Winning at Beverage: Maximizing Profitability in a Constantly Evolving Restaurant Environment
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Buyer's Market, Networking
3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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