Join Amorim Cork for their upcoming webinar series, “Winemaking with Intention: Cork’s Role in Creating Sustainable Solutions in Winemaking.”

Register: https://bit.ly/amorim-cork-webinar-registration   

This three-part journey, starting on Wednesday, June 15, will discuss the nuances of closure sustainability, innovation in the wine industry, and the myriad of choices a winemaker faces during bottling. Host Bruno Almeida will guide the series through the expert lens of an on-premise wine director—because, ultimately, what consumers think matters. He will be accompanied by mavericks and mindful leaders from all walks of wine life: vineyard, cellar, on the floor, and in the classroom.
 
Sustainability from Vineyard to Bottle
Wednesday, June 15th @ 9am PT 
What does closing the loop mean for the wine industry? What does it take to truly be a sustainable leader in the wine industry? In this inaugural session of the Amorim’s Cork Masterclass series, host Bruno Almeida will be joined by winery representatives and industry experts to discuss the importance of a circular economy and how to strive for a waste-free future. As the largest cork producer in the world, Amorim Cork has a responsibility to boldly implement impactful solutions to help wine producers reduce their carbon footprint of the wine industry—after all, it will take all of us working in tandem to make a difference in the future of our planet.

Speakers:

• Nate Weis, VP of Winegrowing, Silver Oak Cellars & Twomey Cellars
• Patrick Spencer, Director, Cork Forest Conservation Alliance
• Matthew Kaner, Consultant/Sommelier/Host, Somm TV 

Technical Side of Choosing Cork for Your Wine
Wednesday, June 29th @ 9am PT
At the end of the day, what goes into the bottle is much more than just wine—it’s the heart and soul of the entire winery team. It’s no surprise that extensive time and effort go into making the best packaging decisions. As leader of the cork industry, sustainability, technology, and innovation are intrinsic pillars of Amorim Cork’s culture and strategy. Recent innovations include the NDtech individualized quality control screening technology, which provides the world’s first natural cork with a non-detectable TCA guarantee. Join host Bruno Almeida and a panel of esteemed winemakers and sommeliers as they discuss how critical the final step to winemaking truly is—to the winemaker and to the consumer.

Speakers:

• Miguel Cabral, Director of R&D, Amorim
• Eric Baugher, Winemaker, Merus Estate
• Julie Johnson, Winemaker/Owner, Tres Sabores
• Christopher Bates MS, Owner/Winemaker/Sommelier, Element 

Behind the Scenes Look at Closures 
Wednesday, July 13th @ 9am PT
Behind every good bottle of wine is a good story. Top winemakers from all over the world choose cork stoppers to preserve the quality and character of their wines—and to be the protective keepers of their stories. But they are not alone … cork stoppers are the closure of choice for the majority of worldwide consumers too. Explore the retail side of closure choice with host Bruno Almeida and top experts in the field, as they dive into what perceptions exist in the marketplace for wine and closures. 

Speakers:

• Carlos de Jesus, Director of Marketing & Communications, Amorim Cork
• Eric Railsback, Partner/Winemaker/Wine Director, Railsback Freres + Verve
• Erin Kirschenmann, Managing Editor, Wine Business Monthly
• Curtis Mann, VP of alcohol, Albertsons

About Bruno Almeida
Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Bruno has led several Masterclasses in NYC focused on Portuguese wine regions, and, now, he will lead us through the Portuguese cork forests, Amorim cork facilities in Portugal, all the way to the decisions made by winemakers here in the U.S.

Questions? Please contact Ella Winje at ella@odonnell-lane.com.