During the pandemic and the year after, we attended the Oregon Wine Symposium via Virtual Conferences. This year I went to the live version. We will be filming up and down the West coast this year getting the final shots for the first Feature of Can Wine Save the Planet, working Title

“Across the Vinoverse”

I wanted to get information on the state of the industry in Oregon. Also I was looking for some experts to talk about the geeky stuff on Soil and Vines. Also the Climate Report is a must. Here is a quick recap of some of the highlights.

Managing Complex Vineyard Decisions a new approach for Modern Challenges
DR, Nick Dokoozlian Gallo
Rob Rutherford Whole Options LLC
Jason Cole Pacific Crest Vineyards

Supply and demand in Oregon wine and grape markets
Christian Miller Wine market Council
Michael Moore Quail Run Vineyards
Adam Schulz Incredible Bulk Wine Company
Bill Snyder Snyder Wine Services

Trade Show Floor
2026 Oregon Wine Industry awards
Climatology Report DR. Greg Jones

Day 2
Smart Oak Strategies Balancing Quality style and Cost
Mackenzie Aragon Washington state university
Arnaud Mennesson Sequin Moreau
Anne Sery NW Wine Co
Emily Terrell Brittan Vineyards

I did not get to see
The Hidden Life of the Vine: Exploring the Plant Microbiome
Drew Herman Director of Viticulture Alexana
Madeleine Rowan-Davis VP of Polyculture Antica Terra
Jeff Lowenfels Lord of the Roots Teaming With Series
Dr. Philippe Rolshausen Professor Of Cooperative Extension

But I will be reaching out to talk to some of these experts

Creative Disruption a conversation about the future of Oregon Wine
Michael Alberty The Oregon and Wine Enthusiast
Eugenia Keegan Jackson Family Wines
Gary Mortensen Stoller Wine Group
Herb Quady Barrel 42, Quady North

Stay tuned for a Quick Trip to Santa Barbara Ballad Canyon with Beckmen Vineyards.
Filming more on animals in the vineyard and maybe some soil talk.