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Faces & Forums 168 WINES&VINES January 2016 #MerlotMe Merlot producers from more than 20 wineries particpated in the #MerlotMe event held Oct. 16 at the Observation Post in San Francisco's historic Presidio. The event was part of a month-long social media push to promote the popular Bordeaux varietal. Pahlmeyer director of winemaking Kale Anderson led a guided seminar to educate consumers about the age-worthiness of Merlot. Ashley Dryden (above) represents Liberty School wines. Maggie and Paul Bush (top right) own Madroña Vineyards. Sandy van Lingen (right) is the tasting room manager at Pope Valley Winery. February 23-24, 2016 Oregon Convention Center LEARN. CONNECT. GROW. About Oregon Wine Symposium The Oregon Wine Symposium comprises two full days of panel discussions and presentations covering the most relevant topics in viticulture, enology and wine business. Registration includes access to the Northwest's biggest wine industry trade show, featuring more than 200 exhibitors. Session Highlights ∞ Keynote Address by Patrick Criteser of Tillamook ∞ Oregon Rocks: The Story of Our Soil and Wine ∞ Tools and Strategies for Building Your Direct Business ∞ Oxygen Management in Winemaking ∞ Shady Business: Choosing the Right Trellis System for Your Vineyard Site Plan to attend the Oregon Wine Soirée for happy hour, networking and live music! Tuesday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more and register your team today at symposium.oregonwine.org Follow us @ORWineSymposium #OWS16