Saturday, June 21| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Regenerative Edge: Wine, Farming & the Future
Location: Pepper Bridge Winery | 1704 J B George Rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend—it’s a call to action. As growers and producers across the Walla Walla Valley and beyond lean into living soils, biodiversity, and climate-smart farming, they’re not just preserving terroir—they’re redefining it.
This masterclass brings together leading experts in soil, farming, and visionary wineries to explore how regenerative practices are transforming winegrowing strategy, enhancing wine quality, and answering the demands of today’s conscious consumer.
At the intersection of flavor and responsibility, the future is being farmed.
Panelists
Devyani Gupta, Winemaker, Valdemar Estates
Steve Mantle, CEO, Innov8.ag
David Knaus, President, Apical Crop Science
Moderated by Jean-François Pellet, Winemaker, Pepper Bridge Winery
Rhône Whites in the New World
Location: The Walls Vineyards | 1015 W Pine St, Walla Walla
Elegant, aromatic, and anything but predictable—Rhône white wines are excelling in the New World. Explore the nuance, versatility, and rising relevance of white Rhône varietals in the Walla Walla Valley and beyond.
Join winemakers and viticultural experts as they dig into how grapes like Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc thrive in the Valley’s unique soils and climate—and how these wines offer a compelling counterpoint to the region’s red-dominant reputation.
This session will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the whites that are turning heads—and turning tradition on its side.
Panelists
Sally Johnson, Winemaker, Abloom and The Walls Vineyards
John Alban, Winemaker, Alban Vineyards
Matt Reynvaan, Winemaker, Reynvaan Vineyards
Moderated by Chris Tanghe, Master Sommelier