Barrels and Oak Alternatives as Winemaking Tools

Oak and Barrels

UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616

On Thursday, May 23rd, we will present a program on barrels and oak alternatives as winemaking tools. The seminar will take place at the UC Davis Conference Center, from 9 AM-4 PM. 

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LOCATION

UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616

AGENDA

8:15 AM
Registration, Pastries & Coffee

8:55 AM
Welcome and Introduction

9:00 AM
Evolution of oak selections, wood maturation, and barrel making methods for winemaking
Guillaume Maugeais, National Sales Manager, Tonnellerie Bernard; Steve Blais, Head of Sales, Charlois USA 

9:45 AM
Evaluation of toasting consistency and extraction rates in oak barrels and alternatives 
Tom Collins, Associate Professor, Department of Viticulture and Enology, Washington State University

10:30 AM
Investigation of the use of sulfur dioxide gas for barrel sanitation
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair & Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis

11:00 AM
BREAK

11:15 AM
Impact of storing smoke-impacted wine in oak barrels
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair & Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis

12:00 PM
LUNCH

1:00 PM
Panel: The latest tools from suppliers of barrels and oak alternatives

  • Yuri De Leon, Barrel Consultant, Cooperages 1912
  • Kyle Sullivan, Global Managing Director, Oak Solutions Group
  • Jon Frost, Nobile USA Sales & Technical Manager, LAFFORT USA
  • Jeff Murrell, Director of Research, StaVin Inc.
  • Gus Zhu, R&D Scientist, Tonnellerie Ô
     

2:30 PM
BREAK

2:45 PM
Panel: Barrel or Oak Alternative Trials

  • Nicole Marchesi, Winemaker, Far Niente Winery
  • Lauren Kopit, Winemaker, Sterling Vineyards
  • Kristina Shideler, Winemaker, Stonestreet & Arrowood Wines


3:45 PM
Wrap-Up

*All speakers and topics are subject to change.

LOCATION

UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis


REGISTRATION 

Early Registration (until May 1): $175

Regular Registration (May 2-8): $200

Late & Onsite Registration (May 9 onward): $225

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Registration closes on May 20th at 12 pm PT. After this time, in-person registrations may be permitted but cannot be guaranteed depending upon space and catering availability. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you need a hotel room, you can reserve one at the Hyatt Place Davis. The Hyatt Place is right next door to the Conference Center.
 

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
  • Face masks are encouraged for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status. 
  • Non-vaccinated individuals are required to wear face coverings indoors and outdoors in crowded spaces.

For more information about current campus policies for visitors, please visit: https://campusready.ucdavis.edu/visitors

Guidelines are subject to change at any time as the COVID-19 situation evolves. We will be sure to communicate any changes as they occur.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS
  • If you can no longer attend, you may substitute your registration for another attendee before May 21st at 12 pm PT. 
  • If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so for any reason before May 9th for a 100% refund and by May 16th for a 50% refund less the registration system's processing fees, which are non-refundable. 
  • No refunds will be made after May 16th
  • If you need to cancel please email cjbamforth@ucdavis.edu.

Event Category

On Campus