Partner Event - Washington Wine Technical Group Summer Seminar 2026

Description

“Wine lab Mastery: Smart Analytics, Serious Savings, and Stellar Wines”

Join us in person to explore some classic and fundamental topics and some of the latest wine trends at the Washington Wine Technical Group Summer Seminar. It is a great opportunity to taste, talk, and network with wine industry professionals.

Join the Washington Wine Technical Group for an in-depth, one-day seminar on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the beautiful Ste Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland, WA.

This is an opportunity for Washington wine professionals and serious enthusiasts to come together to explore laboratory and analysis fundamentals as well as taste less-common varietals that are trending in Washington right now. Whether you’re a winemaker, viticulturist, cellar hand, consultant, or simply passionate about the science behind great Washington wine, you’ll leave with new ideas, great connections, and plenty of inspiration.

Topics will include:

• Lab Fundamentals – What analysis should you be running, how to set up a lab that fits your winery, and the most cost-effective way to manage lab work.
• Key Analysis to ensure wine health and maintain quality.
• Microscope 101 including a hands-on session identifying unknown particulates in wine
• Wine tasting panel discussion on less-common white varietals and red varietals trending in Washington right now.