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A Different Kind of Wine Business Event
An Inside Look: Breaking the mold All too often we find ourselves surrounded by industry professionals with years of wisdom and connections, but we are all just watching the panel on stage, never making connections that last beyond a handshake. The Wine Business Seminar was created to outgrow that, to bring professionals together in a setting that encourages conversation, shared insight, and practical takeaways. Experience & Format Interactive Discussions & Structured Networking  Thoughtfully facilitated conversations around real wine business challenges—designed to encourage dialogue, shared perspective, and meaningful connections.  Live Q&A and Open Dialogue  Proactively ask questions of our speakers upon registration, including Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, Nova Cadamatre MW, Tony Correia, Mario Zepponi, Tony Glorioso, and more.  Professionally Guided Wine Tasting  A curated guided tasting led by a Master of Wine, des
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Wine Business Seminar

Event Type: Conference, Seminar, Tasting

Location: The Flamingo, Santa Rosa, CA

Date: 5/21/2026

Wine Business Seminar
Wine Business Seminar SERIOUS CONVERSATIONS.  ENGAGED PARTICIPATION.  MEANINGFUL CONNECTION. Not your average wine conference.  An engaging, interactive, full-day seminar addressing real-world industry challenges through candid discussion and structured networking, alongside traditional presentation from top industry leaders and veterans.  MAY 21, 2026  |  THE FLAMINGO, SANTA ROSA  |  7 CPE CREDITS  Real industry insight.  Real conversation.  Real connection.  The AWG Wine Business Seminar moves beyond passive panels and surface-level discussion.  Throughout the day, attendees will engage directly with speakers and peers through presentations, guided discussion, and networking. SALES & MARKETING  |  MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS GENERATIONAL SHIFTS IN DEMAND  |  SYSTEMS & IT GUIDED TASTING LED BY A MASTER OF WINE STRUCTURED NETWORKING  |  ROUNDTABLE HAPPY HOUR Meet
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Announcing the 2026 Awesome Client Portal Award Honorees
These wineries and leaders are setting the standard for innovation, engagement, and operational excellence across our community. Active Participant 🔹 Galen Becker Drace — Arkenstone Estate Winery Continuous Learner 🔹 Angela Walker — Corison Winery Community Champion 🔹 Truman Prewitt — Sculpterra Winery & Vineyards  The Unity Award 🔹 Karen Darling — Bella Vineyards Feedback MVPs 🔹 Adam C. — Somerston Estate 🔹 Marian Kildahl — Imagery Estate Winery  Super Users 🔹 Harry Bagnaschi — Treasury Wine Estates 🔹 Doug M. — The Duckhorn Portfolio 🔹 Jessica Hartin — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Early Adopter Excellence 🔹 Far Niente Wine Estates 🔹 Hess Persson Estates  🔹 Laurel Glen Vineyard 🔹 Sangiacomo Family Wines Transformation Champions 🔹 Alyssa Kosan 🔹 Eric Mueller — Antica Terra 🔹 Kevin Jessen — Firstleaf User of the Year 🔹 Rebbecca Ingalls — Crimson Wine Group Congratulations to our 2026 honorees! Lea
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Have you ever considered creating a wine podcast? Wine podcasts connect like-minded people and, for that reason, they are on the rise. Karen Wetzel interviewed the hosts of three successful wine podcasts to learn their secrets.

By turning wine knowledge into compelling episodes, you can carve a niche in a crowded field. By Karen M. Wetzel Have you ever considered creating a wine

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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to explore exciting career paths and seize new opportunities in the wine industry. This article shares a few “resolutions” to get you started on your new journey.

The new year is the perfect time to seize new opportunities in the wine industry. By Karen M. Wetzel The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to

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Dreaming of becoming your own boss in the wine industry? In today’s digital world, you can make those dreams come true with not much more than a computer, an internet connection and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and work for yourself. By Karen M. Wetzel Dreaming of becoming your own boss in the wine industry? In today’s digital

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Turn your passion for wine into a profession by sharing your knowledge.

Turn your passion for wine into a profession by sharing your knowledge. By Karen M. Wetzel Being a wine educator has been the most rewarding job Ive ever

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LibDib Now Offering Alana-Tokaj’s 99-Point Essencia and Rare Library Wines in Key U.S. Markets
San Jose, CA — October 29, 2025 — Liberation Distribution (LibDib), the leading web-based wholesale alcohol distributor, today announced the availability of Alana-Tokaj’s acclaimed portfolio of Tokaji wines in California, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Pennsylvania, with New York coming online soon. Among the releases is the 2013 Essencia, recently awarded 99 points by Wine Enthusiast—the highest-scoring Tokaji of 2025. Only 60 bottles were imported to the United States, making this a rare opportunity for fine-wine Buyers and collectors. “Akin to drinking silk, this is next-level Tokaji,” wrote Wine Enthusiast’s Emily Saladino. “Ripe pineapple, caramel, clementine, and juicy mango flavors marry delicate bergamot on the palate. The seemingly endless finish manages to be simultaneously sweet, tart, and intoxicatingly rich.”  Library vintages from 2006 and 2007 are also available now on LibDib,
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Successful networking is not just transactional. It’s about making genuine connections with people who are open to mutually supportive professional relationships. This article has some recommendations to help you make meaningful connections.

Networking may seem intimidating, but it's a practical way to seek employment, advance your career and gain professional support. By Karen M. Wetzel Networking can be a powerful way to [...]
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