OFF-PROGRAMMING 2022
While the 3rd edition of TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM has concluded, we are excited to offer you an Off Program for 2022! Enjoy a series of conferences as we continue to explore solutions to adapt and mitigate climate change. Stay tuned and visit the page regularly to register as we reveal more webinars.
Conference in person
TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM in Rhône Valley
December 23, 2022
Moderated by Michelle Bouffard
Climate change is without a doubt affecting all wine regions. However, the Rhône Valley has the advantage to have many assets which help producers to adapt to the challenges brought by climate change. In this conference, Michelle Bouffard, founder of TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM, talks about what Côtes du Rhône is doing to adapt and mitigate climate change. Michelle spent a lot of time in the region over the last decade and had the chance to discuss many of the important issues with producers as well as with research centres such as l’Institut Rhodanien and Institut des Sciences de la Vigne. Ongoing research and development, agroforestry, rootstocks, grape varieties, soil health, water management, biodiversity and packaging are some of the topics being discussed.
In collaboration with CÔTE DU RHÔNE & INTER RHÔNE
Online conference
Sustainable Spain: Through tradition & innovation
May 26, 2022 / 11am-12:30pm EDT
With MARC PICÓN MALIVERN - CÉSAR SALDAÑA - VICKY MAREQUE
Moderated by Michelle Bouffard
How is climate change affecting the production of sparkling wine in the Penedès, the fortified wine in Jerez and the still wines of Rías Baixas? Spain is an incredible resource when seeking solutions to adapt and mitigate climate change. Join Marc Picón Malivern, Export Manager at Sumarroca, Mr. César Saldaña, President of the Regulating Council of the Denominations of Origin of Jerez-Xérèz-Sherry and Vicky Mareque, General Manager at Pazo de Señorans to learn how those regions are evolving.
In collaboration with WINES FROM SPAIN
Online conference
Part 2: Wine quality, climate change and microorganisms – a natural fit
May 11 / 12-1:30pm EDT
With ANN DUMONT - DIRCEU V. JUNIOR MW -
JOSÉ MARIA HERAS - BARBARA PHILIP MW
Moderated by Michelle Bouffard
How much do you know about microorganisims and the role they play in wine? TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM is proud to partner with Lallemand Oenology to get a better understanding on how modern winemaking challenges can be mitigated by a comprehensive understanding of the role of microorganisims. Join our stellar panel of expert as they explore the tools available to winemakers to adapt to the repercussions of climate change.
In collaboration with LALLEMAND OENOLOGY
Online conference
Part 1: Understanding microorganisms in wine
April 20, 2022 / 12-1:30pm EDT
With ANN DUMONT - DIRCEU V. JUNIOR MW -
JOSÉ MARIA HERAS - BARBARA PHILIP MW
Moderated by Michelle Bouffard
How much do you know about microorganisims and the role they play in wine? Tasting Climate Change is proud to partner with Lallemand Oenology to get a better understanding on how modern winemaking challenges can be mitigated by a comprehensive understanding of the role of microorganisims. Join our stellar panel of expert as they explore the tools available to winemakers to adapt to the repercussions of climate change.
In collaboration with LALLEMAND OENOLOGY
Online conference
TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM in Australia: Old vines, new varieties and sustainable viticulture
March 23, 2022 / 3:30-5pm EDT
With Dr. DYLAN GRIGG - Dr. LIZ WATERS
And the participation of Richard Angove, Vanya Cullen & Stephen Pannell
Moderated by Michelle Bouffard
Australia is recognised as a world leader in many aspects of grape growing and winemaking research and technology. Today that openness to new ideas and experimentation is being seen in innovative and progressive growing and winemaking practices, to protect Australia’s unique environment and guarantee many vintages to come.
In collaboration with AUSTRALIAN WINE
QUEL VIN POUR DEMAIN?
LE VIN FACE AUX DÉFIS CLIMATIQUES
Co-written by Michelle Bouffard, Founder and moderator of TASTING CLIMATE CHANGETM