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152 WINES&VINES January 2018 WINE INDUSTRY NEWS WINE EAST L ancaster, Pa.—If you are a grapegrower or winemaker east of the Rockies and are looking for the latest in vineyard and winery equipment and sup- plies, the trade show at the East- ern Winery Exposition (EWE) is the place to be this March 7-8. Bob Mignarri, EWE's show manager, announced in early De- cember that booths at the trade show are sold out. The trade show will take place in in the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lan- caster, Pa., with 186 companies utilizing 252 booth spaces to pro- mote their products and services, and additional companies will have tables in the lobby of the conference hall. There is a waiting list for companies interested in exhibiting at EWE, should any cancellations occur. The EWE is the largest confer- ence and trade show east of the Rockies. The program in 2018 will feature two full-day work- shops on March 6. "Sparkling Wine" will cover topics including vineyard considerations, produc- tion issues and current marketing trends. The second workshop, "Managing Microbes," will review the major spoilage microbes af- fecting wine and tackle how winemakers can detect and con- trol those microbes. The confer- ence sessions March 7 and 8 will feature 34 speakers, 40 workshop and conference sessions, tastings, networking and social events, and the trade show. For the second year, EWE is part- nering with the License to Steal (LTS) conference produced by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. LTS features sessions that are dedi- cated to wine-marketing issues and ideas; it is oriented for anyone who is involved with wine sales: owners, general managers, tasting room personnel, tourism professionals, etc. Attendees at LTS will be able to visit the trade show and participate in networking events, including the seventh annual EWE Industry Cel- ebration Dinner on March 7. As part of their registration package, those attending EWE will have the option of going to two LTS sessions, "The Power of the Brand" and "The Fu- ture of Wine Goggles (Is Not What You Think)." A full conference schedule, online registration and lodging i n f o r m a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e a t easternwineryexposition.com. —Linda Jones McKee Wine East Covering Eastern North America Eastern Winery Exposition Trade Show Is Sold Out Natural Corks Champagne Corks Twinline Corks Bartops VISION Synthetic Corks G-Cap® Screw Caps Sales Representatives: Chris & Liz Stamp info@lakewoodcork.com lakewoodcork.com 4024 State Route 14 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-9252 607-535-6656 Fax PIONEER INNOVATOR PARTNER WALKER'S - FRUIT FARMS WINE JUICE 2860 ROUTE 39 FORESTVILLE, NY 14062 PH: 716-679-1292 www.walkerswinejuice.com Introducing "fresh-pressed" vinifera grape juices from - - Australia Available for delivery in June, with special introductory rates if delivery is taken prior to September. Order Soon -- Limited Supply Over 40 Varieties of Quality Fresh-Pressed GRAPE JUICES (Vinifera, Hybrid, Native) Hundreds of wineries in 36 states make award winning wines with our juices. We can meet your needs with flexible and competitive shipping options. Many varieties available year round. Call for pricing. APPLE, BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, CRANBERRY, MARION BERRY, PEACH, PEAR, PLUM, RED RASPBERRY, RHUBARB, STRAWBERRY The Eastern Winery Exposition returns to the Lancaster County Convention Center.