SACRAMENTO, CA, January 26, 2017 – Every facet of the wine industry, from research and science to emerging trends and markets, was examined, discussed and debated at the 23rd Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (Unified), which wrapped up here today. The largest wine show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the Unified drew thousands of industry professionals from all over the world anxious to learn about the latest data, trends, technology, research and issues shaping their business futures.
Presented since 1995 by two nonprofit organizations, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), the Unified’s growing importance highlights the wine industry’s critical need for leading-edge data and information.
“From the opening address by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov to the dozens of marketing, business, winemaking and grape growing panel discussions, the Unified delivered exceptional content to our attendees, who leave the show better prepared to make effective decisions for their businesses,” says John Aguirre, CAWG president.
Put on by the industry for the industry, the three-day-long Unified draws from the input of some of the sharpest minds in the wine business. The featured program, which included 19 presentations and panel discussions, was organized by a diverse panel of volunteers who not only crafted topic discussions but also helped recruit more than 80 experts to speak on these topics. This was all complemented by the two-day 170,000 square foot trade show that housed nearly 700 exhibitors.
“For three days, this is where the most dynamic thinking, discussions and planning take place for the American wine industry,” says ASEV Executive Director Dan Howard. “Whether it’s on the exhibit floor, in conference rooms or over a glass of wine, the Unified offers a rare opportunity for all elements of our industry to gather and share their thoughts, ideas and insights.”
While the Unified focuses primarily on American winemaking and winegrape production, over 30 countries are represented among the guests and exhibitors, underscoring the international flavor of the event. Approximately 14,000 guests attended this year’s Unified.
Jointly organized by ASEV and CAWG, the Unified represents the collective experience, knowledge and background of the entire industry. The 2018 Unified will once again be held at the Sacramento Convention Center and is slated for January 23-25.
For additional information, visit the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s website at www.unifiedsymposium.org.
There are still a few seats available for you and your colleagues to have lunch with New York Times wine critic, columnist and book author Eric Asimov.
Asimov will give the keynote address on the opening day of the 2017 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Tuesday, January 24, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. It’s a great way to kick off your three days of the Unified.
SACRAMENTO, CA. September 19, 2016, – Noted New York Times wine critic, columnist and book author Eric Asimov, will deliver the keynote luncheon speech on the opening day of the 2017 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Tuesday, January 24, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 28, 2016 – Ready to tap into the latest technology, trends and innovations shaping their industry, thousands of wine and grape industry professionals from all over the world attended the 22nd Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, which concluded its three-day run in Sacramento today.
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., October 16, 2015 – Fred Franzia, CEO of Bronco Wine Company, will present the keynote luncheon address the first day of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
SACRAMENTO, Calif, June 29, 2015… Water, the economy, new technology, emerging trends – those are just some of the pressing topics on the minds of industry professionals, so it should come as no surprise that they are also slated to be on the program of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium next January 26 through 28, 2016. Over two dozen industry leaders volunteered to be on the Unified’s 2016 Program Development Committee and met in a pair of full-day meetings to identify the most compelling topics and speakers to address the needs of the American wine industry.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 29, 2015 – Eager to tap into the latest technology, trends and innovations shaping their industry, 14,000 wine and grape industry professionals from all over the world attended the 21st Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, which concluded its three-day run in Sacramento today.
SACRAMENTO, CA, November 21, 2014 – Jackson Family Wines President Rick Tigner will open the 2015 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium as the keynote speaker during the luncheon on Tuesday, January 27. Tigner will address key issues affecting U.S. wine companies in a highly competitive global marketplace, including the constraints U.S. wine producers face when growing their labels, addressing foreign market opportunities, and overcoming the challenges of sustainably managing resources and controlling costs in California’s highly regulated environment.
SACRAMENTO, CA, January 30, 2014 – Even after 20 years, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (Unified) continues to grow, once again drawing record crowds to the Sacramento Convention Center to learn about the trends, data and innovations shaping the industry.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Former owner of Peet’s Coffee and Starbucks co-founder, Jerry Baldwin, will present the keynote luncheon address on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, the first day of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.
SACRAMENTO, CA – More than 13,000 wine and grape professionals from around the globe gathered here at the 19th annual Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (Unified) to learn about new trends, sample the latest products and, in the process, set another attendance record for the largest show of its kind in the Americas.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Will the economy improve significantly in 2013 or continue to struggle? Will consumers buy more ‘value wines’ or will they choose to trade up? Will the hot selling varietals stay hot or be overrun by something else? These are just some of the issues the 2013 Unified Symposium Program Development Committee is considering while developing the program for January’s event. And while much work is still to be done, many aspects, like the general sessions and Spanish sessions, are taking shape.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The largest wine show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium broke its own record this week by drawing a crowd of 12,400 guests to the Sacramento Convention Center.
Visitors from every corner of the globe, including Afghanistan, Australia, South Africa, China and Europe, attended the three-day industry event to view presentations, displays and enjoy wine tasting aimed at providing insights and information shaping the wine industry.
SACRAMENTO, CA, January 20, 2012 – For one week each January, Sacramento becomes the focal point of the wine and grape world as the 2012 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium opens at the Sacramento Convention Center for a three-day run Jan. 24 – 26, 2012.
SACRAMENTO, CA, August 1, 2011 – While the wine and grape industry is getting ready for the 2011 harvest, the 2012 Unified Symposium Program Development Committee has been hard at work developing the program for January’s event. And while much work is still to be done, some aspects, like the general sessions are taking shape.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Where can you join 12,000 of your peers, business associates and close friends, and see the latest in services and equipment for the wine and grape industry? Nowhere but at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium to be held at the Sacramento Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Sacramento, January 25-27, 2011.
Now in its 17th year, the Symposium will be enhanced in 2011 with nearly 600 exhibitors and speakers from around the world at the largest event of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
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