Schedule : SOMM

dimanche 10 septembre 2023
17:00 - 18:30	Welcome Happy Hour Social & Networking
lundi 11 septembre 2023
09:00 - 10:30	Pouring Wisdom: The Power of Mentorship & Peer to Peer Support in the Beverage Sector The Business of Beverage
10:00 - 17:30	Expo Hall Open
11:15 - 11:45	Paso Robles’ Rarest Wine Varietals The Business of Beverage
11:15 - 12:30	Premium Argentina: A New Movement Of Luxury Wines Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Australia’s Great Cabernet Sauvignon Terroirs Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Old Vine Master Class Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		The Truer Vision: Pathways To Profitability Through Diversity Industry Trends & Insights		From Influence To Action: Somm Sustainability Talk & Workshop Production & Techniques			Discovering Japanese Craft Spirits - Shochu & Awamori Spirits & Mixology		Techniques Behind The Bar: Hands-on Introduction To Balanced Cocktails Spirits & Mixology			Entrepreneurship Part 1: Life After Restaurants And Best Practices To Become A Consultant The Business of Beverage			Exploration of Career Paths in the Beverage Industry The Business of Beverage
12:30 - 14:00	Behind the Barrel: A Blind Tasting by Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations
14:00 - 14:30	Future of the Wine Industry in SoCal The Business of Beverage
14:00 - 15:30	Go On, Bloom Big: Loire Valley Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Discover The Beauty And Versatility Of Madeira Wine Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Rocky Mountain High: Uniquely Compelling Wines From The Valley Of Aosta Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Cava’s Quest For Quality: What’s New Within The D.O. Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Round Up The Usual Suspects.....or Not Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Napa Valley’s Green Scene Production & Techniques		Additives In Tequila: What Are They And Why Are They Used? Spirits & Mixology			Entrepreneurship Part 2: Workshop, Practical Applications & Success Stories From Experts The Business of Beverage			Building An Award Winning Beverage Program In A Private Club The Business of Beverage
14:45 - 15:15	How the craft beverage space is evolving (the way people are drinking is changing what does that mean to the beverage makers) The Business of Beverage
16:15 - 17:15	The Future of the Wine List: Exploring The Role Of AI and Machine Learning Industry Trends & Insights
18:00 - 19:30	European Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines Seminar And Pairing Dinner Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations
20:30 - 22:30	SommChill Party
mardi 12 septembre 2023
09:00 - 10:30	California Cabernet: Origins Outside of Napa Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			The Oldest World: Exploring Israeli Wine And Modern Consumer Trends Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations				Dreaming Of Sheep And Wine: Climate And Emerging Regenerative Farming Practices Production & Techniques				What Do Natural, Organic, Sustainable And Biodynamic Really Mean Anyway?? Production & Techniques				Recession Proof - How The Wine Industry Adapts To Economic Volatility The Business of Beverage				Women Shaping the Industry through Mentorship The Business of Beverage
09:45 - 10:15	Classical Music For The Win(e)! Unlock The Power Of Classical Music For Wine Industry Trends & Insights
10:00 - 16:30	Expo Hall Open
10:30 - 11:00	Business Case For Alcohol In Space (Yes, The Final Frontier) Industry Trends & Insights
11:15 - 11:45	Study Tips for Theory & Tasting Exams The Business of Beverage
11:15 - 12:30	Timeless Traditions and Today's Triumphs: Exploring the Evolution of Rioja Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Orvieto: The Magic of the People, Place and Wines Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Languedoc Wines: A Fresh Approach to Wine Lists and Strong Bottom Lines Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Altitude Matters Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Sensory Perception: Structure & Aroma Component Tasting Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Cannabis Beverages 101 Industry Trends & Insights		Innovation Or Tradition? Production & Techniques			Icons And Discoveries From The 2023 Slow Wine Guide USA Production & Techniques			Island Time: A Journey Through The World Of Rum Spirits & Mixology
12:30 - 14:00	Tuesday Lunch & Tasting Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations
14:00 - 15:15	Wines From Spain: A wine route to discover the flavours of Castilla y Leon	Celebrating the Magic Mosaic: An Invitation to Discover People, Passion and Place in WA Wine Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			A Comparison of Wines from Basalt Terroir Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Wine, Water & Food Pairing with a Master Sommelier: Taste and learn how the real art of pairing goes far beyond the color of the protein and the color of the wine. Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Exploring Ancient Varieties From The Origins Of Wine Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations		Baja California: Cool Wines From "Hot" Terroirs Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Champagne Games Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluations			Climate Change And The Future Of Sustainability Production & Techniques		Your Health & Alcohol The Business of Beverage		AI-Driven Software for Wine: Insight from the Entrepreneurs Who Built It The Business of Beverage

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