December 10, 2009
VESTA – Tasting and Talking About Wine

What: Tasting and Talking About Wine Workshop
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009
Where: Summerset Winery, 15101 Fairfax, Indianola,
IA 50125 (515-961-3545)
Cost: $140 (Includes pairing lunch and pairing desert)
Registration RSVP before Nov. 13th to: Julie Stevens at
stevensju@portal.nicc.edu  or 515-542-1145
Speaker: Ray Johnson VESTA Instructor
Topics Covered:

• Tasting Methodology
• Faults and Flaws in Wine
• Sensory Test Methods
• U.S. Wine Labels
• Food & Wine Pairing
• Entertaining with Wine at Home
• Retail Strategies
• Restaurant Rituals and Wine Lists

 Who Should Attend:

• Wine Enthusiasts
• Tasting Room Associates
• Wine Educators
• Wine Makers
• Wine Club Members
• Retail Shop Associates
• Chefs
• Sommeliers

Sponsored by: VESTA – Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance http://www.vesta-usa.org
NICC – Northeast Iowa Community College Viticulture & Enology Programs http://www.nicc.edu

Dec. 11 & 12, 2009 
VESTA Winery Sanitation Workshop

When: Friday & Saturday, December 11 & 12, 2009
Where: Plaster Student Union, Room 313, Missouri State
University, Springfield, MO
Speaker: Patricia Howe, Owner/Winemaker of Patricia Howe
Wines & VESTA Instructor
Cost: $60 each (No cost to current VESTA students enrolled
in VIN 148)
Sponsored by: the VESTA Regional Center and Missouri State University

Please visit http://www.vesta-usa.org/VIN_148_Workshop_MSU.htm for more information,
including a registration form and workshop agenda.

Contact person: Emily Gray, VESTA Graduate Assistant
ph: 417-836-8967, fax: 417-836-6979, e-mail: Emily323@live.missouristate.edu  
Homepage: http://www.vesta-usa.org  

January 3-5, 2010
Wisconsin Grape Growers Association Annual Conference

Combined with the Wisconsin Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Conference.

Where: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI


January 26-28, 2010
Unitied Wine & Grape Symposium

Where: Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA


February 6, 2010
North Dakota Grape Growers Association Annual Meeting

Where: Chieftan Inn in Carrington, ND


February 11-13, 2010
Minnesota Grape Growers Association's 6th Annual Cold Climate Conference

Where: Bloomington Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
Further details will be forthcoming.


February 24-26, 2010
Michigan Grape and Wine Conference

Where: Amway Grand Plaxa Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hosted by: The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

Web link: http://www.michiganwines.com/calendar.php?calendar_id=3&event_id=595&view=month&offset=3  



February 25-27, 2010
Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association Annaul Conference

Where: Hilton Hotel, Springfield, IL


March 5-7, 2010
Nebraska Grape Growers Spring Forum

Where: Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE


March 9-11, 2010
Wineries Unlimited (largest show east of Rockies)

Where: Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA


March 19-20, 2010 - Mark Your Calendar
Iowa Wine Growers Association Annual Conference

Where:  Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines, IA, Friday and Saturday
Info: http://iowawinegrowers.org/