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| SUNDAY 21 MARCH 2010 |
9:30-10:30
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SIGNATURE VARIETALS
What are the new World’s most iconic varietals and why? Why have these wines become so famous and why do we like them so much? And what does the future hold for these varietals?
The chair and our five speakers will demonstrate the signature varietals for New Zealand, South Africa, California , Chile and Argentina including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Zinfandel, Carmenère and Malbec. |
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Lynne Sherriff MW /Dr. Josef Schuller MW |
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Carlos Pulenta, Argentina
Sebastian De Martino, Chile
Sam Lynds, New Zealand
Beyers Truter, South Africa
Joel Peterson, California |
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Masters of Wine |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
SUSTAINABILITY
From biodynamics to organics to ecology – what does sustainability stand for in the New World wine regions?
Our chair will look at the scientific approach of the Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim and report on international work in progress. Speakers will report on their experiences in the vineyard and in the winery and share their views on future progress towards a fully sustainable wine industry. |
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Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz |
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Labid Ameri, Argentina
Rudi Bauer, New Zealand
Paul Dolan, California
Johnathan Grieve, South Africa
Rodrigo Plass, Chile |
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| 13:00-14:00 |
SENSE OF PLACE
What does ‘Terroir’ mean to the New World? How do we draw together the unique combination of physical terrain, climate and human input and reflect these in the wine-making process? Each speaker will reflect on experiences within their own region and the Chair will draw together those experiences to answer the question of what ‘Terroir’ means to the New World |
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Justin Howard-Sneyd |
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Ernesto Jiusán,Chile
Johann Krige, South Africa
Larry Stone, California
Gunter Thies, New Zealand
Pablo Ghiorzi, Argentina |
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| 15:00-16:00 |
INNOVATIONS IN MARKETING
The New World is recognised as a leading light for innovations in marketing – from packaging to closures, from advertising to labelling design. Leading experts will share case studies in their particular specialist areas. Constellation Europe will also provide a unique cross-boarder commentary on future trends in marketing. All this wrapped up into a delicious marketing bundle by one of the UK’s leading wine journalist and marketing specialist. |
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Robert Joseph |
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Juan Somavia, Chile
Simon Back, South Africa
Charlotte Read, New Zealand
Gonzalo Perez, Argentina |
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Constellation
David Cunningham |
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| MONDAY 22 MARCH 2010 |
| 9:30-10:30 |
SIGNATURE VARIETALS
What are the new World’s most iconic varietals and why? Why have these wines become so famous and why do we like them so much? And what does the future hold for these varietals?
The chair and our five speakers will demonstrate the signature varietals for New Zealand, South Africa, California , Chile and Argentina including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Zinfandel, Carmenère and Malbec. |
| CHAIR: |
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Lynne Sherriff MW /Dr. Josef Schuller MW |
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Joel Peterson, California
Andrew Hendry, New Zealand
Rodrigo Plass, Chile
Ross Sleet, South Africa
Andres Kemeny, Argentina |
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Masters of Wine |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
SUSTAINABILITY
How will the climate change affect the wine industry worldwide? Who are the winners and which regions will be seriously in trouble? Our Chair will speak about the latest conferences and views on this topic. And speakers will share their experiences in the vineyard and in the winery. This is set to be a thought provoking seminar for the future of the wine industry. |
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Pancho Campo MW |
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Rudi Bauer, New Zealand
Paul Dolan, California
Bruce Jack, South Africa
Cristian Rodriguez, Chile
Walter Carol, Argentina |
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| 13:00-14:00 |
SENSE OF PLACE
What does ‘Terroir’ mean to the New World? How do we draw together the unique combination of physical terrain, climate and human input and reflect these in the wine-making process? Each speaker will reflect on experiences within their own region and the Chair will draw together those experiences to answer the question of what ‘Terroir’ means to the New World. |
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Justin Howard-Sneyd |
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Pieter de Waal, South Africa
Konrad Hengstler, New Zealand
Constanza Schwaderer, Chile
Larry Stone, California
Jean-Edouard de Rochebouët, Argentina |
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| 15:00-16:00 |
NOT WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT
We’ve shown you what to expect from the New World and now here’s what you might not expect! Regional diversity, exciting new varietal plantings, comparisons with Old World wine making and some ‘surprises’ are in store in this eccentric and exciting seminar. |
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Joel Payne |
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Paul Cluver, South Africa
Calvin Dennison, California
Christian Sotomayor, Chile
Paul Tutton, New Zealand
Andres Kemeny, Argentina |
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| 16:30 – 18:00 |
MASTER CLASS
Hosted by Dr. Josef ‘Pepi’ Schuller MW and Lynne Sherriff MW, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Institute respectively, this seminar will include an introduction to the Institute’s global education programme, a tutored tasting of wines, and the opportunity to discuss professional development. Potential MW students are recommended to attend to learn more about the MW programme. |
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Dr Josef ‘Pepi’ Schuller, MW, Chairman |
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Lynne Sherriff, MW, Deputy Chairman |
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Institute of Masters of Wine |
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| TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2010 |
| 9:30-10:30 |
SIGNATURE VARIETALS
What are the new World’s most iconic varietals and why? Why have these wines become so famous and why do we like them so much? And what does the future hold for these varietals?
The chair and our five speakers will demonstrate the signature varietals for New Zealand, South Africa, California , Chile and Argentina including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Zinfandel, Carmenère and Malbec. |
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Lynne Sherriff MW /Dr. Josef Schuller MW |
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Sergio Hormazabal, Chile
Joel Peterson, California
Alex Giesen, New Zealand
Johann Scholms, South Africa
Andres Kemeny, Argentina |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
SUSTAINABILITY
What is the global picture in sustainable winegrowing? What can we learn from new production techniques and what are the commercial benefits of using sustainable techniques? What is the cost of ‘green’ transportation?
Meininger’s chief editor gazes into the crystal ball of sustainable winegrowing and offers her thoughts, and those of the speakers, on a sustainable future for the wine industry. |
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Felicity Carter |
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Paul Dolan, California
Claire Allen, New Zealand
Nora Sperling-Theil, South Africa
Geert Jan van der Zanden, Chile |
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Meininger's Wine Business International |
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| 13:00-14:00 |
SENSE OF PLACE
What does ‘Terroir’ mean to the New World? How do we draw together the unique combination of physical terrain, climate and human input and reflect these in the wine-making process? Each speaker will reflect on experiences within their own region and the Chair will Draw together those experience to answer the question of what ‘Terroir’ means to the New World |
| CHAIR: |
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Jens Priewe |
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Larry Stone, California
Steve Hotchin, New Zealand
Pieter de Waal, South Africa
Ricardo Valero, Argentina
Claudia Gomez, Chile |
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| 15:00-16:00 |
COOL CLIMATE
The chair and speakers will touch on difficulties and advantages of wine growing in cooler parts of the world using wine examples from their own regions. |
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Jürgen Mathäß |
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Gale Sysock, California
Janiene Bayliss, New Zealand
Bevan Newton Johnson, South Africa
Christian Sotomayor, Chile |
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