Annual CT Wine Symposium Returning With Day Of Programs

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Mar 12, 2004 12:00 am

WATERBURY â Naugatuck Valley Community College will present the Fifth Annual Connecticut Wine Symposium on Saturday, March 27. The event is sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Wine Society in conjunction with the Connecticut Wine Trail, Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association, and students of the collegeâs hospitality programs.

The day-long conference begins with coffee and registration from 8 to 9 am, and includes breakfast and luncheon buffets and an afternoon wine reception.

Renowned wine yeast specialist Sigid Gersten-Briand of Lallemand Yeasts in Quebec, Canada, will be among the featured speakers. She will discuss the proper use of yeast, nutrients, and malo-lactic practices in wine production.

Other speakers include Wayne Stitzer, who will discuss how to fix sick wines; Larry McCulloch, who will explain grape growing techniques and vineyard management; and Jim LaMondia of the Connecticut Agricultural Experimentation Station, who will explain how to detect, identify and cure grape diseases.

A panel discussion involving members of AWS and CVWA is also planned.

The American Wine Society is a national nonprofit consumer organization devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Its members are wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine educators, restaurateurs and others who want to learn more about wine appreciation.

Cost is $55 per person. Checks may be made to Naugatuck Events Management. For more information or to reserve a seat call 203-575-8198.

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