Curious about concrete tanks but not sure what they’d bring to your winemaking style? Wondering if oak uprights, amphorae, and other unusual fermentation vessels deliver better quality or are only a marketing gimmick? In this panel, winemakers share best practices and the real results they’ve obtained from fermenting and aging in creative containers. 

Moderator:
Alison Crowe, Plata Wine Partners., California

Speakers:
Barry Gnekow, Consultant Winemaker, California 
Jean Hoefliger, Alpha Omega Winery, California
Brent Trela, Qvevri Project, TX and Alert Aesthetics, Washington