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. Across the Walla Walla Valley, growers and producers are embracing living soils, biodiversity, and climate-smart farming—not just to preserve terroir, but to redefine it.
This masterclass, developed in collaboration with Jean-François Pellet and pioneering work of Chris Banek, principal of Banek Winegrower Management, convenes leading experts in soil health, sustainable viticulture, and visionary wineries. Together, the panelists and experts explore how regenerative practices are shaping winegrowing strategies, enhancing wine quality, and meeting the expectations of today’s conscious consumer.
At the intersection of flavor and responsibility, the future is being farmed.
Panelists
Devyani Gupta, Winemaker, Valdemar Estates
Drew Herman, Director of Viticulture, Alexana Winery & Revana Vineyard
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