9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
POST-MODERN TOOLS FOR BUILDING WINE STRUCTURE
Clark Smith
Author, Post-Modern Winemaking
Winemaker, WineSmith Wines
Clark Smith literally wrote the book on post-modern winemaking techniques. He is going to share his decades of experience walking through ways you can build more structure in your wine by using blending for phenolic balance, micro-oxygenation, lees re-incorporation, and strategic use of oak. Learn how using these tools together can elevate the color, tannins, and flavor of your wine.
MAKING LIMONCELLO & CITRUS LIQUEURS
Bob Peak
Technical Editor & “Techniques” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Sweet, very aromatic, and smoothly spirited, limoncello (also sometimes spelled lemoncello) originated in Italy. It is usually presented in small glasses after dinner and served very cold. Limoncello is the most popular citrus-flavored liqueur, but they can be made from other fruits as well including lime, tangerine, and orange. Learn how to craft your own ‘cellos at home with Bob Peak who has experimented a great deal with these citrus liqueurs.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q & A
Chik Brenneman
Winemaker and Partner, Baker Family Wines
Technical Editor & “Techniques” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
You’ve got winemaking questions? Our WineMaker Columnist Chik Brenneman has answers. Here’s your chance to figure out what went wrong with that last batch of wine or answer any other wine question from one of our long-time writers and professional winemaker Chik Brenneman.
10:45 – 11:15 AM
WINEMAKER EXHIBITS – Check out the latest in winemaking equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies from dozens of the hobby’s top vendors.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
MAXIMIZING COLD SOAKING
James Osborne
Professor, Oregon State University and Oregon Wine Research Institute
Cold soak maceration, also known as pre-ferment maceration, is used to maximize phenolic extraction prior to the alcoholic fermentation. The coal soak helps boost color and other important attributes, but some grape varietals benefit from a cold soak more than others. Learn the latest research and techniques from James Osborne who studies cold soaking at Oregon State University.
MAKING ITALIAN REDS
Genevieve Rodgers
Winery Consultant, PEMDAS Winery Solutions
It’s no secret that Italian red grapes are among the most popular varietals for home winemakers and number of entries using these grapes into the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition reflect that fact. Learn the best techniques from professional winemaker Genevieve Rodgers on how to bring out the best qualities from your Italian red grapes when using the big three: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Barbera.
GRAPE GROWING Q & A
Peter Brehm
President, Brehm Vineyards
Wes Hagen
Estate Host, Native9 and LXV Wines
“Backyard Vines” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Bring your best backyard grape growing questions to this session featuring viticulture experts Peter Brehm and Wes Hagen. They will field your questions for one hour and help you troubleshoot your home vineyard problems as you learn from their decades worth of hands-on grape growing knowledge.
12:15 – 1:45 PM
LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
WINEMAKER COLUMNISTS LIVE – WINEMAKING TRENDS
Chik Brenneman
Winemaker and Partner, Baker Family Wines
“Varietal Focus” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Wes Hagen
Estate Host, Native9 and LXV Wines
“Varietal Focus” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Bob Peak
Technical Editor & “Techniques” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Listen in and learn as WineMaker Columnists share their opinions on a variety of hot winemaking topics and trends.
1:45 – 2:15 PM
WINEMAKER EXHIBITS – Check out the latest in winemaking equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies from dozens of the hobby’s top vendors.
2:15 – 3:30 PM
CRAFTING AGE-WORTHY WINES
Bob Peak
Technical Editor & “Techniques” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Alcohol? Acidity? Tannins? Luck? What does it take to make an age-worthy wine? Wine is one of the few food products that can get better with age. Learn how to use key winemaking techniques to maximize your wine’s aging potential so you can craft your own wine for the ages. You’ll also better understand the science of the wine aging process and what types of wines are best candidates for your long-term winemaking goals.
ADVANCED KIT WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Marc Nordemann-Keller
Matthew Nordemann-Keller
Co-Owners of Corks Winery Brampton, Inc.
The first rule of kit winemaking is to follow the instructions given in the box. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have the ability to think outside the box and bring a range of advanced techniques to your kit winemaking and personalizing the experience. From changing up yeast strains to extended aging there are plenty of ways to expand your kit winemaking skills.
AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY FRUIT WINEMAKER ROUNDTABLE
Moderator: Dawson Raspuzzi, Editor, WineMaker Magazine
A panel of award-winning hobby winemakers who work with country fruits from the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition will share their advice and tips for success when making wines from fruits other than grapes. Find out from your fellow winemakers about their techniques to help you create your own award-winning country fruit wines.
3:30 – 4 PM
WINEMAKER EXHIBITS – Check out the latest in winemaking equipment, gear, ingredients, and supplies from dozens of the hobby’s top vendors.
4 – 5 PM
WINEMAKER TABLE TOPIC TALKS
Peer to peer learning with your fellow home winemakers at its best. We’ll have dozens of tables each assigned a different winemaking topic. For 30 minutes you will trade advice and tips with the other hobbyists at your table on that specific topic. Then you’ll switch tables to another subject of interest to you. In all, you’ll have the chance to gain knowledge on two different winemaking subjects you care about (and maybe make some new winemaking friends and contacts along the way!
7 – 10 PM
WINEMAKER INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR WINE COMPETITION AWARDS DINNER
Find out first who is a medalist in the world’s largest competition for hobby winemakers. What wines will be judged the best for 2023? The official results will be revealed for the very first time during this awards dinner and any winners in attendance will be recognized and come up to receive their medals. Please note: If you wish to attend the Saturday night awards dinner you will also need to sign up to reserve your spot in addition to the main conference. Guests are welcome to this event and must also register. This special ticketed dinner does have limited seats and is expected to sell out
