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Customize your schedule for the 2017 #VAWineSummit by clicking on the radio button next to the session you would like to attend. For more information on the session, hover your mouse over the session’s title.

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There are three blocks of breakout sessions: Morning, Mid-Morning and Afternoon. Select only one session in each block. Please note that there is a trade track and winery track this year!

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SA

Stephanie Agee

Virginia Department of Agriculture
Director, Marketing and Development
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Jesse Alvarado

L'Auberge Chez Francois
Sommelier/ Manager
NA

Naomi Annable

Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
Manager
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Michael Attanasi

Virginia Winemakers Research Exchange
Research Coordinator
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Stephen Barnard

Keswick Vineyards
Winemaker and Vineyard Manager
LB

Linda Barrett

Viva Tysons/Viva Reston Magazines
Wine Editor
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Nancy Bauer

Virginia Wine in My Pocket
Owner
DB

Diane Bechamps

VA is for Lovers
Vice President Marketing
JB

John Beck

Marination LLC
JB

Jack Berninger

Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wine columnist
JB

Jason Bise

The Country Vintner
Sales Manager
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Annette Boyd

Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Director
CB

Christi Braginton

Virginia Tourism Corproation / Capital Region USA
International Media Relations Manager
SB

Stuart Brennen

Ashby Inn & Restaurant
Sommelier
BB

Bartholomew Broadbent

Broadbent Selections
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Derek Brown

Positive Damage
Founder
MB

Matthew Brown

King Family Vineyards
Wine Club Manager
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Crystal Cameron-Schaad

Crystal Palate
Owner
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Adam Caperton

The Winebow Group
Brand Manager
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Richard Carson

Paradise Springs Winery
Director of Hospitality and Sales
SC

Susan Carter

Foggy Ridge Cider
General Manager
AC

Amanda Charette

Jefferson Vineyards
General Manager
JC

Jessica Chivers-Wilson

Boxwood Estate Winery
Regional Sales Manager
DC

Diane Church, CSW

Ingleside vineyards
VIP coordinator/ wine educator
MC

Maryann Costa

Kroger
Wine consultant/dept.mgr.
KC

Kathy Cox

Wegmans Food Markets
Wine Manager
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Corry Craighill

Sunset Hills Vineyard & 50 West Vineyard
Winemaker
SC

Sarah Craun

Monticello Wine Trail
Admin
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Julie Dalton

Wit & Wisdom Tavern
Lead Sommelier
VD

Victoria Dilg-Prater

L'Auberge Chez Francois
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AJ Dronkers

EdibleDC Magazine
Associate Publisher
PD

Patrick Duffeler

Williamsburg Winery
President & CEO
LD

Leandra Dunlevy

Richmond Restaurant Group
Director of Operations
JD

Jeremy Durst

Republic National Distributing Company
Division Manager
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Carrie Dykes

Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Coordinator
PE

Patt Eagan

Early Mountain Vineyards
Director of Sales
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Justin Falco

Lovingston Winery
Certified Sommelier | Sales & Marketing
LF

Lindsey Fern

The Inn at Little Washington
Sommelier
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Matthieu Finot

King Family Vineyards
Winemaker
CF

Chris Flemer

Ingleside Vineyards
Marketing Director
DF

Doug Flemer

Ingleside Vineyards
Proprietor
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Jade Floyd

Case Foundation/Revolution
Vice President of Communications
avatar for Diane Flynt

Diane Flynt

Foggy Ridge Cider
Founder
KF

Kris Forsha

Fleurie Restaurant
General Manager
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Abbey Fox

RdV Vineyards
Sales and Hospitality
AF

Amy Frazier

Narmada Winery
Tasting Room Manager
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Marilyn Friddle

Capital Wine School
Educator
JG

JENNIFER GANDOLFI

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
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Sharon Gardner

Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro
Sommelier
KG

Kirsten Georgi

The Armchair Sommelier
Blogger
LG

Lani Gering

OTC Media LLC
Co-Publisher/Writer
EG

Eric Gertner

feast!
owner
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JEAN NEWMAN GLOCK

JNG Worldwide
Owner
JG

Jessica Goode

Zynodoa
General Manager
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Basil Gooden

Office of the Governor
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
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Steven Grubbs

Empire State South/Five and Ten/The National
MG

Macon Gurley

Zynodoa
Beverage Manager
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Mattias Hägglund

Shagbark
Bartender
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Lauren Hall

Creative Services
President
BH

Booth Hardy

Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe
Sommelier
avatar for Kirsty Harmon

Kirsty Harmon

Blenheim Vineyards
Winemaker
TH

Terri Hauser

Virginia Wine Dogs Blog
Blogger
AH

Aimee Henkle

The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek
Owner
TH

Todd Henkle

The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek
Owner
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Michael Heny

Horton Vineyards
Winemaker
CH

Caroline Hermann

capital wine school
wine instructor
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Emily Hodson

Virginia Wine Research Exchange
Winemaker
avatar for Shannon Hood

Shannon Hood

Brenner Pass
Bar Manager
CH

Chad Hornik

The Melting Pot
Owner
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Kristi Huber

Stone Tower Winery
President
LH

Lacey Huber

Stone Tower Winery
Vice President
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Christopher Jenkins

Faithbrooke Vineyards
Co-Owner
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Melinda Jenkins

Faithbrooke Vineyards
Co-Owner
SJ

Shannon Johnson

Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Marketing Coordinator
BJ

Ben Jordan

Early Mountain Vineyards
Winemaker
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Barbara Joynes

Valley Road Vineyards
Co-Founder
SJ

Stan Joynes

Valley Road Vineyards
CEO
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Michael Kaiser

WineAmerica
Vice President
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Michelle Kimmell

Afton Mountain Vineyards
Sales Manager
DK

David King

King Family Vineyards
Owner
avatar for Jennifer Knowles

Jennifer Knowles

Mirabelle DC
Service and Wine Director
DK

David Kostelnik

Early Mountain Vineyards
General Manager
avatar for Susan Kramer

Susan Kramer

Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Marketing Manager
avatar for Max Kuller

Max Kuller

Doi Moi, Estadio, and Proof
Beverage Director & Partner
avatar for Darcey Lacy

Darcey Lacy

Watermark Design
Founder & Creative Director
avatar for Antoinette Landragin

Antoinette Landragin

Cork & Fork
Owner
RL

Richard Leahy

Richard Leahy
Editor
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Thomas "T" Leggett

Bar Manager
The Roosevelt
CL

Cathy Lindahl

Red Foxx Inn
Beverage Manager
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Rachael Lowe

Spiaggia
Director of Beverage
TV

Tamara Vrooman Lucas

Ankida Ridge Vineyards
sales/marketing manager
MM

Michael Macfarlan

Glass House Winery
Owner/Chocolatier
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Jordan MacKay

Writer
Writer
JM

Jason Maddens

Ah-So Restaurant
Chef/Owner
avatar for Pamela Margaux

Pamela Margaux

Margaux & Company
Owner
avatar for SĂ©bastien Marquet

SĂ©bastien Marquet

Burgundy Style
Owner & Winemaker
RM

Robey Martin

Richmond Magazine
Writer
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Dave McIntyre

The Washington Post
Wine Columnist
avatar for Keith Miller

Keith Miller

Piedmont Virginian Magazine/The Inn at Little Washington
Coumnist/Somm
AM

Alexander Morgan

James River Cellars Winery
General Manager
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Frank Morgan

DrinkWhatYouLike.com
Author
PM

Paulette Musselman

Glass House Winery
Premier Club & Promotions Manager
TN

Terri Newman-Hyde

Generals Ridge Vineyards
Event & PR Manager
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Robert Newton

Black Walnut, Nightingale 9, Wilma Jean and Smith Canteen
Chef & Owner
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Stephen Ninneman

Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Museum Shop Manager
AN

Adi Noe

Polished Pig Media
Executive Director
JO

Jeff Ottaviano

The Wine Loft
Owner
SP

Sudha Patil

Narmada Winery
Owner/Winemaker
WP

Wendy Pease

Kroger
Wine Consultant
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Kristel Poole

Modern Gentleman
Sommelier/Director of Operations
CP

Chris Porter

The Inn at Little Washington
Head Bartender
avatar for Molly Quirk

Molly Quirk

Fabio Trabocchi Group
Sommelier
CR

Christopher Ritzcovan

Jefferson Vineyards
Winemaker
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Winn Roberton

Bourbon Steak
Head Sommelier
avatar for Dave Robertson

Dave Robertson

Vine to Wine Coop / Wine and Beer Supply
Owner
DR

David Robishaw

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Sales & Market Development Manager
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Harry Root

Grassroots
Grassroots Wine
AR

Aubrey Rose

Rosemont Vineyards
General Manager
JR

Justin Rose

Rosemont Vineyards
Winemaker
DR

Doug Rosen

Arrowine
President
ZR

Zoey Rowley

Polished Pig Media
VR

Vicki Ruckman

All Things Virginia
Owner
AR

Anthony Ruffo

Field & Main
Dining Room Manager
JS

Jeff Sanders

Glass House Winery
Owner
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Erin Scala, DWS

Fleurie Restaurant
Wine Director
JS

Jill Schildkamp

Afton Mountain Vineyards
sales
ES

Elizabeth Schneider

Wine for Normal People
Chief Normal Wine Person
BS

Bruce Schutte

Wine Pro Travel
Owner
MS

Melanie Scoggins

Loudoun County Economic Development
Rural Retention and Marketing Manager
AS

Allison Scott

Jefferson Vineyards
Office
MS

Megan Seibel

Office of the Governor
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
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Michael Shaps

Michael Shaps Wineworks
Winemaker
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Noah Signerman

Husk
Sommelier
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Noah Singerman

Husk
Sommelier
avatar for Clint Sloan

Clint Sloan

Banshee & Valkyrie Selections
Southeast Sales Manager
ES

Elizabeth Smith

Afton Mountain Vineyards
Owner
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Lucinda Smith

Blue Ridge Libations
Owner
SS

Simon Smith

Williamsburg Winery
VP, Food & Beverage
JS

jackie snow

Freelancer
Freelancer
CS

Charlotte Strode

Polished Pig Media
Senior Account Manager
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Jess Sutten

Before & After
Operation Manager
BT

Bob Tagert

OTC Media, LLC
Co-Publisher/Writer
avatar for Jason Tesauro

Jason Tesauro

Chief Sommelier
Barboursville Vineyards
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Lenn Thompson

The Cork Report
Founder & Editor
BT

Betty Titterington

Afton Mountain Vineyards
Sales
BT

Bill Tonkins

Vertias Vineyards & Winery
Vineyard Manager
ST

Seth Torrence

The Country Vintner
VP of Sales
CV

Christine Vrooman

Ankida Ridge Vineyards
Owner/Director of Operations
RV

Rachel Vrooman

Stinson Vineyards
Winemaker/Director of Operations
TW

Tracy Waldron

Waldron Wine Selections
DW

Debra Watson

Septenary Winery
Tasting Room Staff
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Neal Wavra

Founder & Sommelier
FABLE Hospitality and Field & Main Restaurant
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Karyn White

Republic National Distributing Co
District Manager- on premise
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