THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025

THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025.

Date:  Friday, October 31 — Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Cost:  Click HERE for detailed pricing

Schedule of Events:

• October 31:  Napa Gala Tasting & Dinner
• November 1–2:  Sonoma – Conference Session 1 & Field Trip
• November 3–4:  Lodi – Conference Session 2 & Field Trip

Conference Schedule:

Session 1:  November 1, 2025
Location:  Hyatt Santa Rosa, Sonoma
Schedule Highlights:  This session lays the foundation with technical insights, market development strategies, and communication approaches to elevate the value of old vine wines. For full schedule, click HERE.

Session 2:  November 3, 2025
Location:  Wine & Roses, Lodi
Schedule Highlights:  Session 2 is particularly rich in content, emphasizing heritage, viticulture, and winemaking. It offers a more hands-on and philosophical approach to the old vine movement, making it a key day for professionals and enthusiasts deeply invested in the craft and culture of wine.

• 1:50pm: Conference Session 2 Opens
• 2:00pm: Seminal Masterclass – A deep dive into old vine expertise and legacy.
• 3:15pm: Heritage Debate – Engaging dialogue on preserving and promoting old vine heritage.
• 4:15pm: Break
• 4:30pm: Viticulture & Vinification – Focused discussion on growing practices and winemaking techniques.
• 5:15pm: Closing Statements
• 5:20pm: Conference Ends

Description:  The 7th edition of the Old Vine Conference returns with the theme Meeting of the Minds, bringing together global leaders in old vine viticulture, winemaking, marketing and sustainability. This multi-day event features tastings, seminars, debates and field trips across California’s premier wine regions. Lodi Winegrape Commission is proud to sponsor the conference, highlighting the region’s commitment to preserving and promoting old vine vineyards. The Lodi portion of the event takes place November 3–4, including a full conference day and a field trip showcasing local vineyards and sustainable practices.

Registration (required):  To register, click HERE.