HOSTED AT CAFÉ MAMO
MAY 19TH
DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 AM

You are invited to join us for an invitation-only symposium with panel discussions featuring experts in wine making, tasting, and selling.

Sips & lunch provided.

PRESENTED BY

10:30 AM - Doors Open

Welcome & Coffee

Panel 1:
Crafting the Path

Panel 2:
MI Terrior & the Craft

Panel 3:
From Vine & Cellar to Table & Shelf

Lunch by Mamo

Walk-About Tasting

5 PM - Optional Ticketed Dinner by Mamo

PANEL ONE

Crafting the Path

Journeys to Michigan Wine

No two paths into the wine industry look the same. This panel brings together women from across Michigan who have carved unique and often unexpected routes into wine—whether through hospitality, agriculture, science, or sheer passion.

Panelists will share the pivotal moments, challenges, and opportunities that shaped their careers, offering an honest look at what it takes to enter and grow within the Michigan wine industry. This conversation is designed to inspire, connect, and illuminate the many ways there is to find your place in wine.

PANEL TWO

MI Terrior and the Craft

The Art of MI Wine-growing & Wine-making

Behind every bottle is a series of intentional decisions—guided by climate, site, and philosophy. This panel explores the technical and creative dimensions of wine-making in Michigan, from vineyard practices to cellar techniques, and how producers are adapting to both opportunities and challenges unique to the region.

Through the perspectives of leading women in production, this discussion will highlight innovation, sustainability, and the evolving identity of Michigan wine. Attendees will gain insight into how craftsmanship and terroir intersect to define quality and character in the glass.

PANEL THREE

From Vine and Cellar to Table and Shelf

Cultivating Sustainable Sales Models and Methods for Strong MI Wine Sales

Great wine doesn’t speak for itself—it’s brought to life through storytelling, relationships, and strategy. This panel focuses on the critical role of sales, marketing, and consumer engagement in building awareness and demand for Michigan wine.

From tasting rooms and retail to distribution and brand development, panelists will share what’s working, what’s shifting, and how to effectively connect with today’s wine drinker. The conversation will explore both the challenges and opportunities in positioning Michigan wine within an increasingly competitive landscape.

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