2nd Annual International Winemakers Summit
The Urban Connoisseurs International Winemakers Summit brings winemakers from around the world to one platform.
About this event
Urban Connoisseurs is doing it again! Join us for a Virtual Experience in Wine. The 2nd Annual International Winemakers Summit (IWS) will be virtual due to the current rise in COVID-19 cases and updated state regulations.
The Urban Connoisseurs 2nd Annual International Winemakers Summit is an opportunity for attendees to meet and learn about winemakers of African descent from around the world. This year, we’ll talk about the State of the Winemaking industry as it relates to these winemakers. IWS offers attendees further acknowledgement of how diverse the wine industry is and growing, and why diversity matters and should be supported.
Attendees will register to join sessions virtually where select winemakers will share their wine journey and talk about the various varietals they have in the portfolio. Discussions will include climate change, smoke taint, fires, and how harvest has been affected. We’ll also discuss how the pandemic has impacted revenue, online sales, wine club marketing, and the tasting room. Of course, we’ll also discuss wine, the various varietals produced by these winemakers and why they choose what they choose.
Guests will have an opportunity to visit winemakers’ online booths (to be created with banner showing website link).
Guests can also purchase our 12 pack wine option for $350 (a $547 value) plus shipping, as well have a chance to wine a genuine leather 2 bottle wine bag, and other exclusive wines.
To purchase the12 wine pack (inclusive of 3 Day Registration), CLICK HERE
Agenda (Pacific Time)
Friday, February 18, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 PM - WELCOME, WINE TASTING, AND MEET THE WINEMAKERS
FEATURED WINES (12 WINES PACK, and MORE):
1. Kwaw Amos, Gotham Winery, NY - 2019 Artist, Riesling
2. Jenny McDonald, Jenny Dawn Cellars, KS - Black Locomotive (Cabernet Sauvignon)
3. Donna Stoney, Stoney Wines, OR - 2019 Sister Friends Chardonnay
4. Denise Clark, Altipiano Vineyards & Winery, CA - 2017 Estate Barbera
5. Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines, SA – 2020 Chenin Blanc
6. Thomas T Thomas, Thomas T Thomas Vineyards, CA - 2018 T Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
7. Theodora Lee, Theopolis Vineyards, CA – 2019 Estate Grown Petite Sirah
8. Shae Frichette, Frichette Winery, WA - 2019 Punctual (Cab Franc/Cab Sauv Blend)
9. Raymond Smith, Indigené Cellars, CA - 2018 Paso Robles Parenthesis Syrah
10. Phil Long, Longevity Wines, CA - 2016 Alexander Valley Phi Long
11. Ntiski Biyela, Aslina Wines, SA - 2019 Umsasane (Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot)
12. Dan Glover, L’Objet Wines, CA – 2016 Oehlman Vineyards Pinot Noir
Saturday, February 19, 202
9:00 - 9:30 AM - LAND ACKNOWLEGMENT
9:30 - 11:00 AM - CLIMATE CHANGE, FIRES, SMOKE TAINT, AND THE IMPACT ON HARVEST
11:00 – 11:25 AM – Q & A
11:25 AM – 12:30 PM – THE BIG BAD "P"
12:30 – 1:00 PM – BREAK and LUNCH
1:00 – 2:30 PM – THE SHIFT (BUILDING YOUR WINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP)
2:30 – 2:45 PM – Q & A
2:45 – 3:00 PM - BREAK
3:00 – 4:30 PM – SUNNYSIDE UP (THE BRIGHT SIDE OF BEING A WINEMAKER, AND WHY WE'RE STILL HERE)
4:30 – 5:00 PM – Q & A
5:00 – 5:15 PM - WINE GIVEAWAY AND SEE YOU TOMORROW
Sunday Brunch, February 20, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – WELCOME BACK, AND A TOAST TO THE BUBBLIES (WHO'S MAKING WHAT AND WHY)
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Q & A
12:30 – 1:30 PM – LET'S TALK FOOD AND PAIRING
1:30 – 1:45 PM – CLOSING REMARKS, SEE YOU IN 2023!
To learn more visit:
www.internationalwinemakerssummit.com
About Urban Connoisseurs
The mission of Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the wine community by increasing the number of American winemakers of African descent in the US, create opportunities for the next generation to pursue various careers in the wine industry, and maintain brand and legacy for the Generation After Next.
