WINE, BEER and SPIRITS SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 12
6:00 PM
Seminar Room A ~ Diversity of Sonoma County
Presented by Scott Lindquist, Constellation Wines, Michigan On-Premise Manager
Hosted by Henri A. Fox Sales
Seminar Room B ~ Flavor Profile of Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand's Marlborough Region
Presented by Ken Abraham of Pernod Ricard USA
Hosted by Kent Beverage
7:30 PM
Seminar Room C ~ Celebrate the Season with Michigan Sparkling Wines
Presented by Larry Mawby, L. Mawby Vineyards
Seminar Room D ~ One Hour Wine Expert
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Friday, November 13
6:00 PM
Seminar Room A ~ Limited Production, Boutique Wine Seminar
Presented by Peter Woods, CSW, Fine Wine Manager for the Signature Collection of Henry A. Fox Sales Company
Seminar Room B ~ Regions and Wines of New Zealand
Hosted by Kent Beverage
7:30 PM
Seminar Room A ~ Sample Delicious Fre (Alcohol-Removed) Cocktails from the Liquid Muse
Presented by Natalie Bovis-Nelson, Renowned Mixologist and Author of the Book "Preggatinis: Mixology for the
Mom-to-be"
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar Room C ~ International Riesling Foundation
Presented by Sean O'Keefe, Chateau Grand Traverse & Bryan Ulbrich, Left Foot Charley
Seminar Room D ~ Red Wines of the Mediterranean - Description of the Mediterranean Climate, Cultures & Wine Making Traditions
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Saturday, November 14
1:30 PM
Seminar Room A ~ Exploring the Varietal Types of California through Barefoot Wine
Presented by Evan Roarty-Collins, The "Moe-Toe", Barefoot Wines
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar Room B ~ Beer and Food with Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann ~ Learn the benefits and techniques in pairing beer with food
Presented by Fred Bueltman of New Holland Brewery
Hosted by Kent Beverage
Seminar Room C ~ Michigan's World Class Rieslings
Hosted by Fenn Valley Vineyards
3:00 PM
Seminar Room C ~ Michigan Cab Franc
Presented by Coenraad Stassen, Brys Estate & Brian Hosmer, Chateau Chantal
Seminar Room D ~ One Hour Wine Expert
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Seminar Room E ~ California's Emerging Premium Wine Regions: Looking for the Next Napa
Presented by Cecil Robbins
Hosted by Paw Paw Distributors
4:30 PM
Seminar Room A ~ I Love Pinot Noir, Seriously
Presented by Kimberly State, CSW, Fine Wine Specialist for the Signature Collection of Henry A. Fox Sales Company
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar Room B ~ The Development of Northern Michigan Wines
Presented by Brian Bulles and Bob Jacobson
Hosted by Kent Beverage
Seminar Room E ~ Modern Wines of Southern France
Presented by James Van Der Kolk, Director of Elite Brands USA
6:00 PM
Seminar Room C ~ Pinot's of SW Michigan, Red, White and Sparkling
Presented by Chris Moersch, Round Barn Winery
Seminar Room D ~ Defining Quality - Why is one bottle $10 and another $100 or more? Why can you buy one wine anywhere?
Why can you only find certain wines at major wine sellers? What are the components of quality?
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Seminar Room E ~ A Tour of Premium Australian Wines
Presented by Bradford Hammerschmidt
Hosted by Elite Brands of Michigan
7:30 PM
Seminar Room A ~ Exploring Viticulture in the Alsace Region of France
Presented by Dominique Schoenheitz, Schoenheitz Winery
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar Room B ~ New World Cabernet Sauvignons vs. Old World Cabernets
Presented by Michael Smith, Premium Wine Specialist for Kent Beverage