These are theme-based seminars or workshops designed to address current key issues important to the grape and wine industries as well as continuing education topics for wine industry professionals. These programs include topics such as identifying and remediating wine taints, fermentation readiness, the impact of winemaking on color and phenolic content, the impact of oak, the impact of oxygen, wine microbiology, mouthfeel, and the effects of viticultural practices on wine quality. These programs often include relevant tastings and industry panels.