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p r a c t i c a l w i n e r y & v i n e ya r d S e p t e M B e r 2 0 1 4 57 JancisRobinson.com, weekly for The Financial Times and bi-monthly for a col- umn that is syndicated around the world. She is also editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine, co-author with Hugh Johnson of The World Atlas of Wine and co-author of Wine Grapes. Friday May 27 Optimizing fruit and wine quality Dr. Mike Trought, one of New Zealand's pioneering viticulturalists at the Marl- borough Research Centre, will lead a ses- sion about "Achieving Vine Balance." Dr. Tony Proffitt, viticulture consultant in Margaret River, Australia, lecturer in viticulture at Curtin University, Western Australia, will present "New Technolo- gies for Optimizing Fruit Quality and Vineyard Management." Dr. Paul Henschke of the Australian Wine Research Institute will cover the "New Research and Application in Wine Microbiology" session. Dr. Monica Christmann from Geisen- heim University, Germany, will address "Optimizing Cool Climate Wine Styles." Justin Howard-Sneyd MW, global wine consultant to Direct Wines and owner of Domaine of the Bee, will offer insights about "Placing Cool-Climate Wines on the Market." Professor Vittorio Rossi, associate pro- fessor with the faculty of science at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy, will present "Developments in Vine- yard Pest and Disease Management." SaTurday May 28 Cool-climate wine styles Professor Charles Spence, leading experi- mental psychologist from the University of Oxford's Department of Experimental Psychology will address "Wine Sensory Evaluation." Professor Steve Charters MW of Dijon Management School will speak about "Marketing New Products." Professor Dr. Huiquin Ma, one of Chi- na's leading wine researchers at the College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, University of Beijing, who trained at Stel- lenbosch University, will address "Wine Production in Challenging Climates." Professor Randolf Kauer of Geisenheim University, Germany, will address "The Viability of Organic and Bio dynamic Production." For more information, visit: iccws2016. com. PW JOIN US IN BORDEAUX FRANCE for the VINITECH TRADE SHOW 2014 Welcome dinner, superb lunches in Medoc and Saint Emilion. Visit fi ve of the worldʼs most famous wineries (Grand Crus), one full day at the VINITECH show. See this exceptional itinerary and register on our site www.froggytravel.com The number of seats is very limited, reserve now! November 31 to December 5 - $1,799 Email info@froggytravel.com or call 301 364 5050 for info and registration. Rate guaranteed in US$ at registration. Land only, double occupancy, all taxes included. Chateau Margaux Chateau Chambord Chateau Yquem By Premier Vacations llc Small or large groups to all France's regions AND everywhere in the world – Cruises / Europe / Africa / Asia / South America Offices in Maryland, NY and France - IATAN #21-55285-6 301 364 5050 – info@froggytravel.com - www.froggytravel.com Add 4 nights in the Loire Valley for Renaissance castles and Cabernet Franc! Promote your wines to leading Zinfandel enthusiasts and extend your winery's relationship in the market. Join Us! We are champions of Zinfandel— America's Heritage Wine Become part of our proud legacy zinfandel.org • 530-274-4900 Zinfandel Advocates & Producers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ZAP is dedicated to advancing public knowledge of and appreciation for American Zinfandel and its unique place in our culture and history. You know how good your Zinfandel is... w i n e m a k i n g