Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Wine, Beer and Spirits Seminar Schedule

EDUCATE… EXPLORE… ENTERTAIN…

 

What’s new in wine, beer and spirits?  What are the latest trends?  Be sure to attend these tutored seminars in a quiet setting where specialists, professional educators, critics, and makers present tasting and comparative experiences. 

 

This year’s offerings are a result of working with all of Michigan’s largest Wine Distributors and Importers, the Michigan Wine & Grape Council, and several Wine Trails.  Joe Borrello, President of Taster’s Guild International, headquartered right here in Grand Rapids, will introduce these special presentations. 

 

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PLEASE NOTE:  The following information is from the 2011 Wine, Beer & Food Festival.

 

WINE, BEER & SPIRITS SEMINAR SCHEDULE

 

 

Thursday, November 17

6:30 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Wine 101                                       

                                        Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

7:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    Exploring the Diverse Opportunities of Blended Red Wines

                                        Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer Cascade

 

7:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    A Taste of 150 Years of Brewing Expertise

                                        Presented by Ted Marti, A. Schell Brewery

 

8:00 PM

Seminar Room F ~    Beer - Belgium's Beautiful "Wine"

                                        Presented by Latis Imports

 

8:00 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Marvelous Malbec                                       

                                        Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

Friday, November 18

5:30 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Marvelous Malbec

                                       Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

                                       **Deputy Consul, Mr. Juan I. Camino Bavasso of the Argentine Consulate will address attendees of this seminar **

 

6:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    The Wines of Concannon

                                       Presented by John Concannon, 4th Generation Vintner, Concannon Vineyard

 

6:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    Wines of Argentina

                                       Presented by Tom Doran, Davis Wine Company

 

7:00 PM

Seminar Room F ~    Donati Family Vineyards, Paicines AVA - "California's Oldest Overnight Success"

                                        Presented by Mark Donati

 

7:30 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Fundamentals of Food & Wine Pairing

                                       Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

8:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    McSorley's Beer

                                        Presented by Mike Finn

 

8:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    New and Emerging Michigan Wines

                                        Presented by St. Julian Winery

 

9:00 PM

Seminar Room F ~    Grilling Local

                                        Presented by Arcadia Ales and The Grilling Guys

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

Saturday, November 19

2:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    The Wines of Washington

                                        Presented by Chip Davis

 

2:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    What's New

                                        Presented by Dave Engbers, Founders Brewery

 

3:00 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Wine 101

                                        Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

4:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    New World vs. Old World Wines, What is Your Style?

                                        Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer Cascade

 

4:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    Chocolate and Beer

                                        Presented by Fred Bueltmann, New Holland Brewery

 

5:00 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Marvelous Malbec

                                       Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

5:30 PM

Seminar Room F ~    Donati Family Vineyards, Paicines AVA - "California's Oldest Overnight Success"

                                       Presented by Mark Donati

 

6:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    The Wines of Concannon

                                        Presented by John Concannon, 4th Generation Vintner, Concannon Vineyard

 

6:30 PM

Seminar Room D ~    New Wines of Portugal

                                        Presented by Michael Smith, Kent Beverage Company

 

7:00 PM

Seminar Room E ~    Fundamentals of Food & Wine Pairing

                                        Presented by The Wine Counselor® Michael Schafer, Sommelier

 

7:30 PM

Seminar Room F ~    Brewing With the Best Regional Ingredients

                                        Presented by The Boston Beer Co.


8:00 PM

Seminar Room C ~    The History of 4 Classic Breweries - Sam Smith, Lindeman, Orval and Ayionger

                                        Presented by John Staunton - MDV