Explore the Science, Strategy, and Sensory Experience of Winemaking at WIN Expo

Three forward-thinking sessions.
One essential destination for winemakers.

Today’s winemakers are navigating a new era of production - where innovation, precision, and consumer-driven values are shaping the future of the cellar.

At this year’s WIN Expo, the Winemaking Conference Sessions, sponsored by Enartis, explore next-generation techniques and tools through a dynamic mix of expert insights, real-world case studies, and guided tastings. From alternative fining agents and sulfite-free protocols to thiol management and aromatic expression, each session is designed to equip you with practical knowledge to meet evolving challenges and craft wines with purpose and precision.

Clarifying the Future of Fining: Comparing Plant-Based and Traditional Fining Agents in Winemaking

With growing pressure to produce wines that are both sustainable and allergen-conscious, the use of plant-based fining agents is gaining momentum. In this data-rich, tasting-led session, winemakers will explore how these alternatives perform against traditional fining agents in both sensory and technical trials. You’ll gain a clear... Read More

Modern Winemaking Without Sulfites: Tools for Stability, Protection, and Longevity

Can wines be stable, fresh, and cellar-worthy without SO₂? This session says yes - and shows you how. Attendees will learn about microbial bioprotection, non-Saccharomyces yeast applications, antioxidant strategies, and sulfite-free stabilization techniques. A guided tasting of trial wines complements the technical content, offering a firsthand look... Read More

Unlocking Aromatic Potential: Harnessing Thiols in Fermentation

Thiols can transform a wine’s aroma, but unlocking them requires precision and strategy. This highly sensory session breaks down the science of thiol development and expression, from vineyard practices to yeast selection and oxygen management. Through guided tasting and expert discussion, winemakers will explore how to amplify... Read More

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