*highlighted seminars are not included in the seminar package deal. Separate tickets must be purchased to access these seminars.

Note: Pre-registered wine industry professionals may attend any of the seminars above FREE of charge with the exception of the seminar(s) highlighted. Seats will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis once paying consumers have been seated.

Conference: The Effects of Climate Change in the Wine Industry

Pancho Campo is the founder and President of The Wine Academy of Spain. Official instructor for the WSET as well as Recommended Tutor for this important British organization. Pancho has taught for the prestigious Wine MBA in Bordeaux and is an Official SherryEducator. He is also the founder of the Barcelona Wine Festival, Madwine and the World Meeting on Climate Change and Wine.

Pancho has been trained at the world famous University of California at Davis, in Bordeaux, UK, Spain and Austria. He is a candidate to become the first Spanish *Master of Wine* after obtaining a conditional pass in his theory and practical exams; he is awaiting the results of his dissertation. Pancho has become one of the most respected authorities in the research of climate change and its impacts in the wine industry who has conducted seminars and speeches in Sonoma, San francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Bordeaux, London, Vancouver, Barcelona, Madrid, Copenhagen, and Puerto Rico just to mention a few locations.

One of the objectives of this conference is to promote the II World Meeting on Climate Change and Wine that the Wine Academy of Spain is organizing in Barcelona on February 15 and 16, 2008. The event features an special appearance by Vicepresident Al Gore. Other relevant speakers are: Michel Rolland, Ernst Loosen, Jacques Lurton, Richard Smart, Miguel Torres, Greg Jones and Hans Schultz, amongst many other scientists and experts.

During this seminar, Gloria Ferrer, The Wine Academy of Spain, and Freixenet will give away 4 VIP invitations to attend the event in Barcelona.

Seminar Syllabus:

• The scientific basis of climate change
• Observed impacts of climate change in different wine producing regions
• Changes in the phenology of vines.
• Alterations of UV-B radiations, temperatures and rainfall.
• Pests and diseases due to climate change
• Oenological changes due to climate change
• What is the industry currently doing?
• Adaptation and mitigation
• Projections for the next 50 years

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Mastering the Art of Blind Tasting

Presented by Rick Garced, President of the United States Sommelier Association, this seminar will challenge intermediate and advanced wine lovers to put their noses and tasting buds to the test as they try to identify the 6 extraordinary wines selected for this seminar.  Rick and other renowned experts will walk the audience through the evaluation process and technique required to successfully determine the main varietals, regions of origin, vintage and other characteristics of the wines served.  An exclusive seminar never before featured in South Florida “Mastering the Art of Blind Tasting” will certainly be challenging, yet also entertaining and extremely educational for gifted wine aficionados willing to take their wine appreciation skills to a whole different level.

90+ Point Red Jewels from Spain

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South African Wine Safari: Discovering America’s Fastest Growing Import Category

Introduction to Biodynamic Wines: What are they? Where do they come from? How do they taste?

Introduction to Wine Appreciation

A selection of our exhibitors’ best value whites and reds will be tasted.  Names, varietals, regions and prices will be disclosed one by one at the seminar in order to better guide wine lovers through the wine appreciation process without influencing their learning experience. UM Professor and FIWC Tasting  Board member Dr. Steve Stein will challenge attending wine lovers to participate in a collective effort to define the wines being tasted as he empowers us with basic wine appreciation techniques that will help us enjoy to the fullest our future wine tasting experiences.

The World-Class Wines of Bordeaux's St. Emilion Appellation