Viva Vino | Drink New Mexico Wine
About the conference
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.
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.
AGENDA
Speakers
The industry's Top leaders
Dr. Gill Giese
New Mexico State University
Mark Chien
Oregon State University
Seth Gardenswartz
Blackgarden Law
Kristelle Siarza
Siarza Social Digital
Eglantine Chauffour
Bucher Vaslin North America
Ed Rice
Affinity Creative
Derek Groff
Moss Adams LLP
Luke Holcombe
Scott Labs
Steven Harrison
Vino Shippers
Brad Mayer
Precept Wine
John Giannini
VESTA
Josh King
Consultant
Main Location
Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center
4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW,
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Campo at Los Poblanos
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW,
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Casa Rondena Winery
733 Chavez Rd,
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Conference Schedule
Note: Schedule subject to change
Monday, March 14th
At Los Rancho de Albuquerque Agri-Nature Center
8:00 A - 9:00 A
Registration and Vendor Setup
Sunrise Catered Breakfast
9:00 A - 9:25 A
Welcome & Introductions
Vendor & Guest Introductions
9:20 A - 10:20 A
2022 State of the Industry
New Mexico Wine Board & Staff
EDUCATION TRACKS
MAKING GREAT WINE
GROW GREAT GRAPES
10:30 A - 11:00 A
Marketing & Sell Your Wine
Observations from the Wine Road
Michael Dominguez
Michael Dominguez Consulting
Know Your Grapes
Vineyards & Climate Change
Dr. William Giese – New Mexico State University
11:00 A - 12:00 P
Make Great Wine
Main New Mexico Wine Challenges & Solutions
Eglantine Chauffour – Bucher Vaselin NA
Protecting Your Grapes
Beauty with Benefits: Naturescaping Washington Vineyards for Biological Control and Biodiversity
Dr. David James (Zoom) – Washington State University
12:00 P - 1:30 P
Lunch on your own + Zen Pruning Workshop
1:30 P - 2:30 P
Fix Your Wine
New Mexico Wine MiniLab
SO2 – YAN – pH
Malic:Tartaric – Glucose:Fructose
Cyril T. – Eglantine C. – Sean S. – Carrie G.
Yeast Sensory Trial
Chambourcin non-Saccharomyces
Dr William Giese
NMSU Extensions – University of Arkansas
(Participation by RSVP – 15 spots available)
2:30 P - 3:00 P
Fix Your Wine
New Mexico Wine MiniLab
SO2 – YAN – pH
Malic:Tartaric – Glucose:Fructose
Cyril T. – Eglantine C. – Sean S. – Carrie G.
Post Sensory Round Table
BioProtection using Non-Saccaromyces Yeast
Matt Ridge
Laffort
3:00 P - 3:30 P
Staff Your Winery
A Pipeline for Employees: The Future of Wine Education
Victoria Martinez – CNM Program Update
3:30 P - 4:00 P
Food & Wine Pairing Workshop
Ann Stecker & Damien Lucero
Sheehan Family Winery – M’Tucci’s Restaurants
4:00 P - 6:00 P
Brewer-Distiller-Winemaker Salon
Panel Discussion & Tasting Event
505 Spirits – Marble Brewery – La Reforma – Steelbender & more
Tuesday, March 15th
At Los Rancho de Albuquerque Agri-Nature Center
8:00 A - 9:00 A
Registration
Local Roasted Coffee / Pastry & Bagel Selection
9:00 A - 9:50 A
New Mexico Wine Business Meeting (Winegrower Members Only)
New Mexico Wine 5 Year Plan + New Grant Programs
10:00 A - 10:50 A
New Mexico's Water Issues Roundtable
Wayne G. Canon, Dr. William Giese – TBD
NM OSE – NMSU – TBD
11:00 A - 11:50 A
Buying & Selling Grapes Panel
Paolo D’Andrea – Jasper Riddle – Robert Jaramillo – Richard Piedmonte
12:00 P - 2:00 P
Lunch Reception
Casa Rondena Winery 1629 Club House or Campo at Los Poblanos
LOCATION
Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center
– Vendor Round Tables –
Casa Rondena Winery
– Planning/Planting/Harvesting –
2:00 P - 2:30 P
Introduction To Winemaking
Sean Sheehan
Sheehan Winery
Planting Your Vineyard
Dr. William Giese
NMSU
2:30 P - 3:00 P
Building Structure & Mouthfeel In Wine
Matt Ridge
Laffort
Planting Your Vineyard
Richard Piedmonte & Jasper Riddle
Noisy Water Winery
3:00 P - 3:30 P
Vendor Talk
TBD
Harvesting Your Grapes
TBD
Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU
Run by NMSU students in the HRTM program, this hotel has a great vibe. Rooms and common spaces are modern and pristine. It has a cool lobby bar and outdoor fireplace. It’s in close proximity to Old Mesilla as well as all meeting and event locations.
(575) 526-1722
Sponsors
If you have any questions about the conference, please email us directly or give us a call.
Chris Goblet – [email protected]
Chelsea Canon – [email protected]
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