Winemaker Tech Talk: Innovation & Adaptation in Modern Winemaking

  • July 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Hillside Estate Winery - Bistro

    1350 Naramata Road
    Penticton, British Columbia V2A 8T6
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Description

Join us for an insightful seminar featuring two industry experts, Jillian Johnson DeLeon from Laffort USA and Carlo Cuomo from Demptos Cooperage Bordeaux. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your winemaking knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.
 

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Hillside Estate Winery – The Bistro
💵 Entry: Free
 

Final day to register is 18th July - so act fast!

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Jillian Johnson DeLeon

Technical Representative & West Coast Sales Manager, Laffort USA

Jillian will explore two key topics:

  • Thiols Boost – Techniques to enhance thiol expression in your wines using yeast selection, fermentation temperature, nutrition, and glutathione.
  • Beyond Sugar – Strategies to build mouthfeel and texture without relying on residual sugar.

 

Carlo Cuomo

Export Manager, Demptos Cooperage Bordeaux

Carlo will present Wine and Climate Change: How to Adapt Our Winemaking”; A timely discussion on evolving practices in response to shifting climate conditions.

Final day to register is 18th July - so act fast! Lunch will be served following the seminar.

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Contact Andy for more information

Andy Shillington - Wine, Cider & Spirits Product Sales Consultant

📞 250.878.5957
📧 ashillington@cellartek.com

Date & Time

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Venue Details

Hillside Estate Winery - Bistro

1350 Naramata Road
Penticton, British Columbia V2A 8T6 Hillside Estate Winery - Bistro
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