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IntertWINEd, the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association’s 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show, celebrates the interconnectedness that drives the Texas wine industry forward. From grape grower to winemaker, winery to distributor, consumer to advocate, and beyond, the industry thrives through collaboration and connection from vine to glass. Join industry professionals and enthusiasts from across the Southwest to learn, grow, and advance Texas wine March 3–4 in San Marcos, Texas.
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Monday, March 3
 

8:30am CST

Registration
Monday March 3, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm CST
Veramendi Foyer
Monday March 3, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm CST
Veramendi Foyer 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

10:00am CST

Partners in Quality: Navigating Challenges in the Grower-Winemaker Dynamic
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Spring Lake AB
The relationship between grape growers and winemakers is essential to producing high-quality wines, but it’s not without its challenges. In this engaging panel discussion, experienced growers and winemakers will share insights into fostering effective communication, setting shared expectations, and overcoming common obstacles in their partnerships. From aligning on harvest decisions to addressing market demands and climate-related pressures, learn strategies to strengthen collaboration and ensure mutual success in the vineyard and the winery
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  General Session

10:00am CST

Expo Hall Open
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

11:00am CST

Visit Expo Hall/Grab-n-Go Lunch
Monday March 3, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Monday March 3, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

12:30pm CST

General Membership Meeting, Legislative Update, TABC Update, and Keynote
Monday March 3, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Spring Lake AB

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA), the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and WineAmerica. This session will feature an update on the state of the industry and TWGGA's role, recent legislative developments, TABC’s latest initiatives and compliance issues affecting the wine industry, as well as key updates from Washington, DC, about policies impacting the industry.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Herbort

Julie Herbort

Julie Herbort is TWGGA 2025 President and COO of Heath Family Brands.
avatar for Michael Kaiser

Michael Kaiser

Michael is the main voice of WineAmerica on Capitol Hill, taking WineAmerica’s message to Members of Congress and their staff. Michael is also the main point of contact between the organization and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and handles general regulatory... Read More →
avatar for Kyle Frazier

Kyle Frazier

Kyle Frazier is the owner of Kyle Frazier Consulting, Inc. where he has represented the legislative interests of his business clients since 1998. His clients' interests include water desalination, water rights, healthcare, alcohol regulation and taxes.Frazier has been involved in... Read More →
avatar for Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham

Thomas Graham has led TABC as executive director since July 2022. Immediately before becoming executive director, he served at the agency for 17 in various capacities—as an auditor, director of excise tax and marketing practices, and as interim director of licensing. During his... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  General Session

2:00pm CST

Networking Break
Monday March 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Monday March 3, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

2:30pm CST

Fizz and Flavor: Exploring Texas Sparkling Wine
Monday March 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB
More information coming soon. 


This is a ticketed session.
Monday March 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Ticketed Tasting

2:30pm CST

Irrigation Technologies in Viticulture
Monday March 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
San Marcos AB
Water management is a critical component of successful vineyard operations, especially in regions like Texas where climate conditions can be challenging. In this session, explore the latest irrigation technologies designed to optimize water use and improve vineyard productivity with experts from Texas A&M University.
Speakers
avatar for Hope Nakabuye

Hope Nakabuye

Dr. Hope Nakabuye is an assistant professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock, Texas.
avatar for Patrick O'Brien

Patrick O'Brien

Patrick O'Brien is Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Monday March 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
San Marcos AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Vineyard

3:30pm CST

Networking Break
Monday March 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Monday March 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

4:00pm CST

From Vines to Views: Email Marketing Tips to Grow Your Winery Brand
Monday March 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
San Marcos AB
Email marketing remains one of the most effective tools for wineries and vineyards to build customer relationships, drive sales, and share their stories. Discover strategies and best practices for utilizing email marketing to its fullest.
Speakers
avatar for Hayley Wakefield

Hayley Wakefield

Hayley Wakefield is cofounder of the Bevvy Group. Bevvy Group is passionate about bringing liquid to lips and creating unrivaled strategies for its hospitality, supplier, and CPG clients through digital and experiential marketing, innovative partnerships, virtual and live events... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
San Marcos AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Business/Marketing

4:00pm CST

The Art of Expression: Exploring Style with a Single Varietal
Monday March 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Spring Lake AB
More information coming soon. 


This is a ticketed session.

Monday March 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Ticketed Tasting

5:00pm CST

Grand Star Tasting: Expo Hall Reception
Monday March 3, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Monday March 3, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Special Event
 
Tuesday, March 4
 

8:00am CST

Registration Open
Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm CST
Veramendi Foyer
Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm CST
Veramendi Foyer 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

9:00am CST

From Tasting Rooms to TikTok: Crafting an Effective Influencer Strategy
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Spring Lake C
Tap into the power of influencer marketing to elevate your winery or vineyard's visibility and connect with new audiences. This session explores effective tactics for identifying the right influencers, crafting authentic collaborations, and leveraging social media to amplify your brand message.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Perry

Morgan Perry

Morgan Perry is a communications professional with over a decade of communications, PR, social media and events experience. Morgan and her team can help to raise your brand awareness through customized creative campaigns and initiatives. She specializes in wine and spirits, and also... Read More →
avatar for Denise Clark

Denise Clark

Denise Clarke has more than 30 years of experience managing public relations, social media, and marketing programs. Her wine PR career started when she represented the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Wine Marketing Program in the early 2000s and helped share the stories and progress... Read More →
avatar for Amy Drohen

Amy Drohen

Amy Drohen is founder of Sushi in the ATX sharing her Austin food adventures and joined Austin Food Blogger Alliance in 2013.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Spring Lake C 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Business/Marketing

9:00am CST

Real-Time Monitoring Forecasting Control and Optimization
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
San Marcos AB
Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming vineyard management. This session will explore real-time monitoring, forecasting, and control systems that empower grape growers to optimize production, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing conditions
Speakers
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Gianni Colantuoni

Giovanni Colantuoni is Founder & Owner at ENOTREX & WINEXRAY.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
San Marcos AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Vineyard

9:00am CST

Scaling Success: Streamlining Workflow and Overcoming Challenges for Wineries of All Sizes
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
TBA
Wineries of all sizes face unique challenges when it comes to optimizing expectations, managing production planning, and maintaining efficient operations. This panel brings together industry experts to share practical strategies for streamlining workflows, improving productivity, and addressing common obstacles that wineries encounter at various scales. Whether you're a small business or managing a larger operation, you'll gain valuable insights to enhance your efficiency, adapt to evolving demands, and achieve long-term success.
Speakers
avatar for Remi Immler

Remi Immler

Remi Immler began her journey in the Texas wine industry in 2019. She is coowner and winemaker at The Burg Wine Company and assistant winemaker at Becker Vineyards.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CST
TBA 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Winery

10:00am CST

Networking Break
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

10:00am CST

Expo Hall Open
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

10:30am CST

Corks and Copyrights: Safeguarding Your Wine Brand
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Spring Lake C
Understanding trademark law is essential for protecting your winery or vineyard’s name, logo, and brand identity. In this session, learn the basics of trademark law, including how to register and maintain trademarks, avoid common legal pitfalls, and safeguard your intellectual property.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Spring Lake C 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Business/Marketing

10:30am CST

Hybrid Tasting Session: Paseante Noir—A New PD-Resistant Variety for Texas
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Spring Lake AB
Discover the potential of hybrid grapevines to revolutionize Texas viticulture and winemaking. This engaging session dives into the unique characteristics of hybrids, their current and future applications in Texas, and insights from Dr. Andrew Walker's grapevine breeding program at U.C. Davis. Learn about Paseante Noir, one of the five groundbreaking grapevines released by U.C. Davis, and hear firsthand experiences of its performance in the vineyard and micro-vinification trials. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste three trial wines, participate in a live voting exercise, and explore the commercial viability of this varietal. Join us for an in-depth discussion on hybrids’ role in shaping the future of Texas wine.
Speakers
avatar for Joey Bagnasco

Joey Bagnasco

Joey Banasco serves as head winemaker at Valley Mills Vineyards, the family winery he runs with his parents John and Candace Bagnasco. He previously worked for two other Texas wineries, Pedernales Cellars and Solaro Estate Winery. He also help organize Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Ticketed Tasting

10:30am CST

Protecting the Harvest: Insurance Strategies for Grape Growers
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Chautauqua
Uncertainty is a constant in agriculture, and grape growers face unique risks from weather, pests, and other unpredictable challenges. This session will demystify the essentials of grape crop insurance, covering what it is, how it works, and how to determine the right coverage for your vineyard.
Speakers
avatar for Quentin Hart

Quentin Hart

Quentin Hart has been involved in the agricultural industry his entire life. From a youngster, Quentin began working on his family’s farm and ranch operation, and then eventually, along with his wife Loree, owned and operated his own farm in the Texas panhandle where they raised... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Chautauqua
  Vineyard

11:30am CST

Lunch in the Expo Hall
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Tuesday March 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

12:30pm CST

Keynote: Toast to Togetherness: Sharing the Story of Wine's Power to Unite
Tuesday March 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB
Every great wine has a story, and so does every great brand. In this session, discover how to craft and share compelling narratives that connect with your audience on a deeper level. From the history of your vineyard to the unique journey of each bottle, learn how to use storytelling to differentiate your brand, foster loyalty, and drive sales.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Charles

Kimberly Charles

Kimberly Charles has worked her PR and marketing mojo all over the world for 30 years. As an employee and an agent, she tackled marketing issues of every size, shape and color, generating buzz & tangible results for wineries, gourmet food producers, nonprofit organizations, museums... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Keynote Session

1:30pm CST

Networking Break/Coffee
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Tuesday March 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

2:00pm CST

Texas' Finest: Exploring the State’s Top Wines and Trends
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Spring Lake C
Texas wines are making waves, earning numerous accolades at international wine competitions, which is a win for the entire industry. Learn which varietals, vineyards, and wines are winning the most awards and how this information can help you grow your wine business. In this session, we will deep dive into 7 years of historical awards data and learn how to analyze it to improve your wine business, grow or purchase better grapes, make better wine, and create more engaged wine consumers who love your brand.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Chagoly

Bryan Chagoly

Bryan is a recovering long time tech executive from Austin Texas turned wine grower. Bryan is a software engineer and data analyst by trade and now loves growing grapes and making wine on his family estate in the Texas Hill Country. Bryan is Co-Owner of Sandy Road Vineyards, Vice... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Spring Lake C 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Business/Marketing

2:00pm CST

Writing a “Roadmap to Sustainability” for Texas Wine: A Conversation on Where We Were and Where We Want to Go
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
TBA
Join Colleen C. Myles, PhD, for an engaging session that delves into the progress and future of sustainability in Texas wine. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the first phase of the “Roadmap to Sustainability in Texas Wine” project, highlighting key insights and achievements. Dr. Myles will then moderate a conversation with project participants, focusing on where the Texas wine industry has been and where it aspires to go in its sustainability journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to actively participate, share their perspectives, and help shape the next phase of this important initiative.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Myles

Colleen Myles

Colleen C. Myles is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She is a first-generation college student with a PhD in geography and a MS in community development from the University of California, Davis. She... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
TBA 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Vineyard

2:00pm CST

Breaking Into the Bottle List: Strategies for Texas Wineries
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Chautauqua
This session explores strategies for building and maintaining successful collaborations with Texas restaurants, including getting your wines featured on Texas restaurant menus. Discover how to position your wines as the perfect complement to Texas cuisine, navigate pricing and distribution challenges, and create compelling stories that make your wines a must-have for restaurant beverage programs.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Chautauqua
  Winery

3:00pm CST

Networking Break/Coffee
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Veramendi Ballroom 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Networking Break

3:30pm CST

Click to Clink: Websites That Captivate and Convert
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Spring Lake C
Your website is a vital tool for connecting with your audience, growing your business, and communicating the unique experience your winery offers. This engaging session dives into how to communicate what visitors can expect, helping them feel confident and excited to make a reservation. We’ll explore strategic planning, analyzing user pain points with data, and integrating content that converts. Whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing your site, this session is packed with actionable strategies to help your website grab attention, communicate effectively, and turn clicks into clinks!
Speakers
avatar for Martha Dixon

Martha Dixon

With over 20 years of marketing expertise, Martha Dixon is the Director of Spark at Clink, a marketing strategy company, and co-owner of 50 Foot, a website development firm. She helps businesses in the beverage, food, and hospitality industries achieve their goals through creative... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Spring Lake C 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Business/Marketing

3:30pm CST

Bound by Style, Shaped by Place: A Comparative Tasting
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB
More information coming soon. 


This is a ticketed session.



Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Ticketed Tasting

3:30pm CST

Clean Grapevine Material for Enhanced Vineyard Health and Integrity
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Chautauqua
The selection of the planting stock for a particular vineyard site is one of the most consequential decisions for the production of high-quality grapes. The use of clean grapevines (certified, disease-free) should be an integral part of such decisions because it has a direct impact on the successful establishment of vines, their survival and growth rate, as well as the quality of fruit. Additionally, certified planting stock reduce the presence of detrimental pathogens in newly established vineyards, help maintain vineyard health, and reduce production uncertainties. Information on the production of clean grapevine material in the country and some of the best practices for maintaining plant health and integrity will be provided and discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Marc Fuchs

Marc Fuchs

Marc Fuchs received his Master’s and PhD degrees from University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. He joined the Department of Plant Pathology at Cornell University with research and extension responsibilities on viruses of vegetable and fruit crops. Marc’s program is translational... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Chautauqua
  Vineyard

6:00pm CST

Harvesting Dreams Awards Reception
Tuesday March 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Spring Lake Foyer
Cheers to innovation and the future of the Texas wine industry at the Harvesting Dreams Awards Reception and Celebration. Your celebration ticket is included with your conference registration, so you won't miss out on this event featuring top-tier food and wine, recognition of TWGGA’s Industry Excellence Awards recipients, and more.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Spring Lake Foyer 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Special Event

7:00pm CST

Harvesting Dreams Awards Celebration
Tuesday March 4, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB
Cheers to innovation and the future of the Texas wine industry at the Harvesting Dreams Awards Reception and Celebration. Your celebration ticket is included with your conference registration, so you won't miss out on this event featuring top-tier food and wine, recognition of TWGGA’s Industry Excellence Awards recipients, and more.
Tuesday March 4, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Spring Lake AB 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666
  Special Event