Get an insider’s look at consumer trends for 2016 including information data on the financial climate, purchase data, distribution prospects, pricing and inventory to help you make the best decisions to grow your business.
OWA and OWB Presentations Learn about the important projects and programs being conducted to help your business at both the Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA) and the Oregon Wine Board (OWB). The OWA, a member-funded organization, will inform and update you on all the advantages of being part of the OWA community including legislative advocacy, regulatory [...]
Alcohol's Influence on Sensory Development The impact of grape ripening has numerous significant chemical and sensorial aspects of wine. Seasonal variation, vineyard location, and grape variety all impact the extent of ripening, commonly referred to as “hang time,” that can occur. Within the past 10 years, the production of higher ethanol content wines from [...]
Producing High-Quality Sparkling Wine: An Exploration from Farming to Tirage Emma Rice, director of production and sales of Hattingley Valley UK will moderate the panel and inform attendees on considerations for developing a luxury quality sparkling region. Belinda Kemp, research professor at Brock University, Ontario, will present research on exploring leafpulling techniques for quality and [...]
Labor Supply: A West Coast Perspective This session will focus on trends and the future of labor availability as it relates to the West Coast grape and wine industry. Carlos Castañeda from La Alianza in California will present on the history, Washington DC politics and current West Coast labor situation. Tony Viramontes of Jackson Family [...]
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