We invite you to join us for the 41st Annual New Mexico Wine Education Conference, Feb 26-28, at the Hotel Santa Fe Hacienda & Spa. This year’s conference will focus on the fundamental issues that influence grape growers and winemakers across the American Southwest. We have invited guest speakers and winemakers from Texas, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Washington State to share their perspectives and expertise. As always there will be plenty of opportunities to network with fellow winemakers and reconnect with industry suppliers.
Confirmed Speakers
Viticulture
Dr. Markus Keller - Washington State University
Dr. Horst Caspari - Colorado State University
Dr. Kevin Lombard - New Mexico State University
Enology
Tim Donahue - Horse Thief Consulting - WA
Todd Bostock - Dos Cabezas WineWorks - AZ
Richard McDonald - Rio Grande Winery & Colorado Vintners Collective
Strategy / Sales / Marketing
Deborah Parker Wong - SOMM Journal
Jessica Dupuy - Wines of the Southwest USA
Chris Brundrett - William Chris Winery - TX
Michele Padberg - Vivac Winery - NM
Dr. Jay Lillywhite - New Mexico State University
Registration includes access to all sessions, a welcome reception on Sunday evening at Hervè Wine Bar, 1 ticket to the Winter Wine Tasting on Monday, daily breakfast, and a lunch reception on Monday. Early registration secures your participation in the Winter Wine Tasting at the Santa Fe Farmers Market building, a sample and sales event designed for the media, local wine buyers, and the public.
If you have any questions about the conference, please email us directly or give us a call.
Chris Goblet- execdirector@nmwine.com
Chelsea Canon - canon.chelsea@nmwine.com