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  • bioMérieux: Diamond Sponsor of the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Sponsored Article

    bioMérieux, Invisible Sentinel, and Jackson Family Wines are pleased to announce the availability of VERIFLOW BOTTLESAFETM, the latest innovation for the wine industry that provides a faster and more convenient onsite solution to verify final filtration with results in less than 4 hours.  BOTTLESAFETM was developed in partnership with Jackson Family Wines through bioMerieux’s xPRO Program. The on-site PCR…

  • 2023 Unified Symposium Opening Day Tuesday highlights and a look at what’s happening today

    If you haven’t registered yet, click here today! Tuesday Schedule 9:30 am – 10:45 amT’aint Just Smoke Taint (Winemaking)Convention Center, Room B8 9:30 am – 11:00 am Growing Our Future Leaders (Business/Operations)Convention Center, Room 3 9:30 am – 11:00 am A New Lexicon for Wine (Marketing/Public Relations)Hyatt Regency Ballroom C 9:30 am – 11:15 amVine Characteristics for Resiliency (Grapegrowing)Hyatt Regency Ballroom F 11:30 am…

  • On-Site Registration Opens Today at 1 pm

    Beginning Monday, January 23, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium will open its on-site registration from 1-5 pm at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Enter through the West Lobby doors. You can also register online during the event and pick up your badge in the pre-registration area. Registration Hours

  • Free Parking and Shuttle Service at Cal ExpoParking Lot A

    Free parking for the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is available on Wednesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 26, at the Cal Expo Parking Lot A located at 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. Shuttle Schedule Shuttles will run to and from Cal Expo and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center approximately every 20 minutes.…

  • Meet Next Week’s Panel for the State of the Industry

    Meet our esteemed panel of speakers for this 2.5-hour session that will provide a sweeping look at the wine industry – from what’s being planted to what’s selling. Moderator: Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist, Washington Speakers: The State of the Industry session will take place on Wednesday, January 25, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency (Ballroom).…

  • Going Beyond the “State of the Industry” for Deeper Insights at Thursday’s General Session

    Wednesday’s “State of the Industry” session offers a perspective of where we are today, but you’ll want to attend Thursday’s General Session, “A Focus on the Future: Trends and Opportunities from Across the Globe,” to hear a dream team of industry experts for tackling the future. This session was designed for small, medium and large brands…

  • Early Bird Rates End Tomorrow, January 16

    Reminder! Discounted rates for the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium will end on Tuesday, January 17 at 11:59 pm (PST). Register now and save! Visit the daily schedule for more information on the program and speakers. For specific event detail, click on the topic below:

  • Free Parking and Shuttle Service at Cal Expo

    The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is pleased to offer free parking and shuttle service at Cal Expo on Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26. The Cal Expo parking lot is located at 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. Parking at Cal Expo includes shuttle service to and from the SAFE Credit Union Convention…

  • Program Planning Commences and Co-Chairs Announced for the 30th Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

    Program Planning Commences and Co-Chairs Announced for the 30th Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

    SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 26, 2023…The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s LLC Managing Committee, which represents the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), has selected its co-chairs to lead the 2024 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Program Development Committee. Alisa Jacobson “AJ”, founder of Turning Tide Wines and…

  • Thank you for attending the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

    Wine and grape professionals from every corner of the industry turned out to learn, network, shop and play at the 2023 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium. With nearly 100 speakers sharing industry insights, over 850 exhibit booths showcasing products and many glasses of wine poured, the event added up to a major success. Thank you…