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APRIL 27, 2016 Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, Calif. Experience a one-day event focused on oak and network with other winemakers, coopers and research- ers. Attend sessions about the latest oak research, barrel mar- ket conditions, how to protect your invest- ment, barrel repair and coopering advice. Tasting labs, on-going comparison trials and a full trade show cap the conference. To see more speakers, sessions and activi- ties offered, go to WVOAK.COM WINES & VINES OAK Speakers and sessions for a Celia Welch Consulting Winemaker and Owner, Corra Wines Hey, They're Just Barrels…What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Welch is a winemaker on the world stage. Formerly the Staglin Family winemaker, she is the current winemaker for cult fa- vorite Scarecrow and consults for several prestigious producers. She promises to share a light-hearted look at mistakes made and lessons learned during her distinguished ca- reer in Napa Valley. Tim Hanni MW and Tasting Consultant Tasting Lab: Understanding Consumer Perception and Oak Flavor Profiles One of the first Americans to earn the title of Master of Wine, Hanni is a pioneer in research to understand the physiology and neuroscience that determine consumer beverage preferences and buying behavior. Quinn Roberts Master Cooper, Tonnellerie Ô Do-it-Yourself Repair and Maintenance of Barrels Third-generation master cooper Roberts advises wineries on barrel profiles and pro- grams, and maintains rigorous quality and production standards at the Tonnellerie Ô cooperage. He'll dem- onstrate barrel repairs and maintenance tech- niques and give an- swers to his custom- ers' most frequently asked questions. Michael Beaulac Winemaker and General Manager, Pine Ridge Vineyards Tasting Lab: Cooperage style and Matching Oak to Terroir After working nearly 30 harvests, Beaulac is an expert on matching wines to oak. He will lead a technical tasting exploring four wines from four separate appellations in Napa Valley and discuss how he matches each to a specific cooperage after extensive trials.