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INNOVATION+QUALITY S I L V E R S P O N S O R S G O L D S P O N S O R S Current Sessions (more coming) • Tannin Levels in Barrel Staves (Session + Tasting): A small number of cooperages have recently introduced barrels that guarantee the homogeneity of the tannins and chemical components in the barrel from one vintage to the next. • Vineyard Mapping: Thanks to cost reductions delivered by new technology, vineyard maps can be made more frequently. Find out how NDVI and Infrared mapping can be used to increase quality in the vineyard. • Picking Decisions Based on Phenolic or Water Content vs. Brix: Winemakers will address the parameters they use for picking, including two relatively new parameters of measuring water and phenolic content of berries. • Yeast Fermentation Trials (Session + Tasting): Which yeasts are actually present in a native fermentation? Results from a trial done in Oregon will be presented and will change the way winemakers think about yeast and fermentation. Exhibition Hall • Exhibitions: The IQ Exhibition Hall is the perfect place to meet 100+ wine industry vendors and network with your peers. • Cool Products: Featuring the most innovative products and services as selected by Wine Business Monthly's editors and the IQ Advisory Board. These special, curated Cool Products will be showcased on the Exhibition Hall fl oor. • Trials Tasting: Wine Business Monthly's editors believe that trials are the embodiment of the winemaker's pursuit of quality and have selected some of the most interesting and current trials available to feature at IQ. Learn about the trials and taste the wines. For more information call 707-940-3920, or visit www.winebusinessIQ.com