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2020 SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

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Association of African American Vintners
2020 Annual Wine Symposium
June 26th-27th, 2020
Livermore, CA

AGENDA

FRIDAY, JUNE 26th – Welcome Reception 5:30 – 8:30 pm
5:30 – 8:30 pm at Longevity Wines, 2271 Vasco Road, Livermore, CA
Start the symposium off the evening before at the Welcome Reception where you can network with AAAV members and other attendees.  Featuring live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres and selected wines from member wineries. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 27th – SYMPOSIUM
8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Longevity Wines, 2271 Vasco Road, Livermore, CA
​This agenda will be updated with more details as available and is subject to change without notice.
  • 8:30 - 9:30 am: Check-in & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am: Welcome & Opening Remarks – Phil Long, President AAAV, Owner/Winemaker Longevity Wines
  • 10:00 – 11:00 am: Keynote Speaker – Spencer Christian, Weather Forecaster for KGO TV
  • 11:00 – 11:15 am: Break
  • 11:15 – 12:00 am:  History of the Livermore Wine Valley – Speaker TBC
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch Buffet and wine tasting at Longevity Wines
  • 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Session 2 – topic/speaker TBC
  • 2:00 – 2:15 pm: Break
  • 2:15 – 3:15 pm: Panel Discussion:  Who Is Today’s Wine Consumer? It’s All About Diversity
                Moderator – V. Sheree Williams, V Sheree Publishing
                Panelist – TBC
                Panelist – TBC
                Panelist - TBC
  • 3:15 – 3:30 pm:  Closing Comments – Phil Long, President AAAV, Owner/Winemaker Longevity Wines
  • 3:30 – 4:00 pm:  Optional Activity - Barrel Making Demo & Wine Tasting at Longevity Wines

SATURDAY, JUNE 27th – FOOD & WINE PAIRING DINNER
6:00 – 9:00 pm at Uncle Yu’s Restaurant at the Vineyard, 39 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA
Cap off your symposium experience and join us for a 4-course tasting menu designed to showcase decadent food paired with fantastic wine presented by Executive Chef John Phung, with wine pairings by Owner and Sommelier, Nick Liang.
                                                                                Separate registration fee required. Seating is limited

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