Join Maze Row Wine Merchant for Wine Dialogues, a full-day educational conference bringing together renowned wine producers from Italy, and New Zealand. This experience goes beyond typical wine tastings to explore the art, business, and evolution of wine in today’s market, please use the link below to register.
DISTRIBUTOR ONLY
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DISTRIBUTOR ONLY
Master Class #1
“How to Sell in Context”
Master the art of competitive selling. This interactive session moves past features and benefits to strategic positioning. You’ll practice quick pitches, participate in sales scenarios, and leave with tailored talking points for each estate that resonate with buyers and win placements.
TRADE GUEST’S ONLY
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ALL GUESTS
Working Lunch
“Wine is Art”
An interactive lunch workshop connecting artistic expression with estate identity and winemaking practice.
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Master Class #2
“Evolution of the DOC (vs. AOC)”
This masterclass explores how Italy’s DOC system has driven the success of Italian wines to on the global stage, with comparative analysis to other geographic regulatory frameworks, particularly France’s AOC system.
ALL GUESTS
Master Class #3
“A Wine for Every Table”
For generations, wine in America has been synonymous with European dining. Today’s consumers are changing that narrative, drawn to the dynamic flavors of Latin American and Asian cuisines. The next generation of wine enthusiasts is redefining the pairing landscape. This class examines how to thoughtfully integrate wine into these diverse culinary traditions.
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Master Class #4
“The Business in the Wine Business”
Our experts reveal the factors driving price increases in the wine category. They also contrast wine with other specialty ingredients that command a price premium – from grades of beef to types of mushroom and everything in-between – are treated on menus and featured in account. The audience will leave with confidence that they can explain the value and not just the price of wine and contextualize it for buyers and their customers who are buying other categories in the restaurant.
ALL GUESTS
Special Treasures Tasting
Wind down from the day’s activities with the producers behind the wines. Taste and enjoy special selections from the Maze Row portfolio while connecting with our panelists in a relaxed setting.
Owner & Winemaker, Brancaia
Operations Director, Jermann
Co-Owner & Winemaker, Pieropan
Export Coordinator, Allegrini
Winemaker, Tornatore
Owner, Saint Clair Family Estate
Owner & Winemaker, Ratti
President, Cantina Girlan
General Manager, Highball & Harvest, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Sommelier
Maze Row Estate Director
