AWO Vintage 55 Jubilee

AWO Vintage 55 Jubilee

Come celebrate 55 years of making wine better together! It's the AWO 55th Anniversary Festival and it's gonna be a grape time!

By Amateur Winemakers of Ontario

Date and time

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM EDT

Location

Mohawk College

135 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Seminar Sessions - Group A

Shiraz Mottiar

Jim Warren

Don Eastman

Dan Stevenson


Available seminars: Niagara Gamay is lit! (Shiraz Mottiar, Malivoire), History of Ontario Winemaking (Jim Warren, Stoney Ridge), A Lifetime of Winemaking Mistakes (Don Eastman, grape grower), 5 Signa...

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Seminar Sessions - Group B

Brian Aziz

Charles Fajgenbaum

Steven Trussler

Vadim Chelekhov


Available seminars: The Science and Art of Taste (Brian Aziz, AWO member ), Breaking Old Habits - Creativity in Winemaking Styles (Charles Fajgenbaum, retired owner Fermentations), Sulphur Dioxide an...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Seminar Sessions - Group C

Ed Hughes

Dan Sullivan

Terry Rayner


Available seminars: Grape Growing for Quality (Ed Hughes, former grape grower), Ontario Chardonnay Masterclass (Dan Sullivan, Rosehall Run), Wine Quality and it's Balance Points (Terry Rayner, winery...

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Break


Opportunity for room registration for those who choose to purchase on-site accommodation (not included).

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Annual General Meeting

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dinner


Dinner will be provided. Attendees are invited to bring a bottle of their own wine to share and sample.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Club Showcase

About this event

Welcome to the AWO - 55th Anniversary Festival!

Come celebrate our 55 years of passion for winemaking! Join us for a day filled with tastings, workshops, and fun activities. Meet with fellow wine makers, learn new techniques, and improve your craft. Whether you're a seasoned winemaker or just starting out, there's something for everyone at our festival. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in delicious wines and celebrate our community's love for winemaking. See you there!

This event is designed for both novice and experienced winemakers, offering a variety of workshops, seminars, wine tastings and networking opportunities to help you hone your skills and take your winemaking to the next level. At the festival, you’ll have the chance to learn from some of the top experts in the province, as well as connect with other amateur winemakers from clubs across Ontario. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample some of the best homemade wines around, as well as explore the latest trends and techniques in winemaking!

This event is open to all AWO members. If you are not a member of an AWO affiliated club, you can still attend by purchasing a non-member ticket. These tickets include a one year membership to the Amateur Winemakers of Ontario! Please be sure to select the appropriate ticket type on at checkout!

Lunch and dinner are included with your registration fee, along with complimentary parking. If you are travelling from out of town, consider staying over! Accommodation is available onsite for an additional charge. Information is provided at checkout, or in the link below

As alcohol is being served, please note you must be 19 years of age or over to attend.

For more detailed information on the seminars available, as well as info on onsite accomodations available, please click here.

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On Sale 30 Apr 2024 at 12:00 PM