Distinguished Group of Beverage
Industry Professionals to Gather in Napa
Napa, CA – The Culinary Institute of
America at Copia hosts the
college’s annual from Sunday, May 6 through Tuesday, May
8, 2018.
Now in its fourth year, this
three-day conference will bring together a dynamic group of wine and beverage
professionals to discuss what’s trending in the beverage world. Attendees will
have the opportunity to network with peer and industry leaders while expanding
their knowledge of the ever-evolving beverage industry.
Several key aspects of the
drink business will be covered through exploratory sessions on wine, sherry,
tea, vermouth, cider, and beer. An expert panel discussion on terroir will also
be featured, as part of Ѹ at Copia’s monthly
“Conversations at Copia” event, which coincides with
the summit.
Summit presenters include Master
Sommeliers Robert Bath (The Culinary Institute of
America), Gillian Ballance (Treasury Wine Estates),
Evan Goldstein (Full Circle Wine Solutions), Peter Granoff (Oxbow Cheese & Wine Market), David Lynch (editorial director, Somm Select), Andrea Robinson (wine educator and author),
Jim Rollston (Manresa), Matthew Stamp (co-owner,
Compline), as well as Sue Conley (cheesemaker and
owner, Cowgirl Creamery), Randall Grahm (winemaker,
Bonny Doon Vineyards), Michael Ireland (co-owner,
High Treason), Tegan Passalacqua (winemaker, Turley
Wine Cellars), Kevin Zraly (wine educator and author),
and others.
For more information and to
register, .
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Renowned wine educator and
author Kevin Zraly (right) shares a laugh with Ѹ
professor and Master Sommelier Robert Bath during a Ѹ Sommelier Summit. The
2018 summit takes place May 6–8 at the Ѹ at Copia in Napa, CA. (Photo credit: Alexander
Rubin/Ѹ)
Media Contact:
Anne Girvin
Assistant Director—Strategic Marketing, Branch Campuses
707-967-2322
Anne.Girvin@culinary.edu
About Ѹ:
Founded in 1946, Ѹ is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit Ѹ offers bachelor’s degrees in management, culinary arts, culinary science, and applied food studies, and associate degrees in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. The college also offers executive education through its Food Business School along with certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the Ѹ the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The Ѹ has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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