Time is running out to enter the 2026 WineMaker International Wine Competition. Get expert feedback on your wines from experienced judges and compete for medals in the world’s largest competition for home winemakers.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

(All times are Eastern)

10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

INTRODUCTION

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WINERY MARKETING CHECK-UP

HOW MANY HATS? BALANCING BEING WINEMAKER & OWNER

KEYS TO A BETTER BUSINESS PLAN

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

DEVELOPING SENSORY SKILLS FOR WINEMAKERS

NEW WINERY DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SALES CHECKLIST

BREAKING DOWN TASTING ROOM NUMBERS

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

TOP 5 FINANCIAL MISTAKES NEW WINERIES MAKE

CASE STUDY: HOW DO BRANDS TARGET 6 DIFFERENT WINE CONSUMERS

TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING WINE AROMAS

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

5 BIGGEST LEGAL MISTAKES WINERIES MAKE

AVOIDING SMALL-SCALE WINEMAKING PITFALLS

WINERY BRANDING 101

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