California Summit Details - Agenda

Published: 19 April, 2013

Agenda

The California Summit 2013 will open at 9.30am for coffee and registration.

Taste icon wines from California and explore themed self-pour tastings in the Orangery:

Affordable California

Premium Brands

Cult Classics

Regional and Cool-climate Pinot Noir

The Pleasures of Zin

Rhône Rangers

Sensational Chardonnay

Aromatic and Off-piste Whites

Individual and Off-piste Reds

The opening research session and debates will take place in the Burdett Theatre as follows:

10am-11.15am

California Wine: The Category Overview

'Assessing California's UK stakeholding'
A category insight session with research leaders, chaired by Richard Siddle, representing Harpers
Key speakers include:
John McLaren - Director, Wine Institute of California
Andrew Marsden - Brand consultant
Ian Anderson - Commercial development director and head of insight, Accolade Wines
David Beech - Business development director, Brand View

12.15pm-1.30pm

Converts vs Cynics - The Big Players' Debate

'The benefits and challenges of embracing California'
Key speakers include:
Robin Copestick - Copestick Murray and Cornerstone US Wine Imports
Andrew Shaw - Head of buying, Bibendum
Lucy Clements - Product development manager for wine, Tesco
Eileen Ginger - Wine buyer, Whitbread
Tony Allen - Category purchasing manager, Matthew Clark
Keith Isaac MW - General manager, Patriarche Wines

3pm-4.15pm

Converts vs Cynics - The Premium View

'Can California deliver for independents and restaurants?'
Key speakers include:
Alex Hunt MW - Purchasing director, Berkmann Wine Cellars
Vanessa Cinti - Head sommelier/buyer, Cut at 45 Park Lane
James Hocking - Director, Vineyard Cellars (the Vineyard at Stockcross)
Christopher Delalonde MS - Head sommelier, Boundary Restaurant
Damian Carrington - Sales and marketing director, Fields, Morris & Verdin
Neil Bruce - Wine margin optimiser, Studio Alto
Philip Amps - Director, Amps Fine Wines
Chuck Cramer - Wine consultant, C Cramer Wine Consultancy

The masterclass sessions will take place in the Maynard Theatre as follows:

11.30am-12.15pm

Terroir and cutting-edge wines - Diversity masterclass

Hosted by: Mark Andrew - Senior buyer, Roberson Wine

2.15pm-3pm

California for your business - Independent retailers' masterclass

Hosted by: James Doidge - Managing director, Wine Treasury

4.30pm-5.15pm

California for your business - On-trade masterclass

Hosted by: Christian Jacobsen - Head sommelier and operations manager, MASH

Please note that masterclass places are limited and will be treated on a first come, first served basis. We therefore recommend you arrive early to ensure you are able to attend your chosen session(s).

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The California Summit at a glance

The California Summit 4^th June 2013 NO. 11 Cavendish Square, London
TIME	TASTING ROOM Orangery	DEBATES & SEMINARS Burdett Theatre		MASTERCLASSES Maynard Theatre
TIME	TASTING ROOM Orangery	SESSION	SPEAKERS	MASTERCLASSES Maynard Theatre

9.30	The California Summit opens for coffee and registration
10.00-11.15		California Wine: The Category Overview 'Assessing California's UK stakeholding'	John McLaren Andrew Marsden Ian Anderson David Beech Richard Siddle
11.15-11.30		Coffee break
11.30-12.15				Terroir and cutting-edge wines - Diversity masterclass
12.15-13.30		Converts vs Cynics - The Big Players' Debate 'The benefits and challenges of embracing California'	Robin Copestick Andrew Shaw Lucy Clements Eileen Ginger Tony Allen Keith Isaac, MW
13.30-14.15		Lunch
14.15-15.00				California for your business - Independent retailers' masterclass
15.00-16.15		Converts vs Cynics - The Premium View 'Can California deliver for independents and restaurants?'	Alex Hunt MW Vanessa Cinti James Hocking Christopher Delalonde MS Damian Carrington Neil Bruce Philip Amps Chuck Cramer
16.15-16.30		Coffee break
16.30-17.15				California for your business - On-trade masterclass
17.30	Close