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 for coffee and check-in
10:45 AM - Welcome Toast
11:00 AM - (Panel 1) Journeys into Michigan Wine
11:45 AM - (Panel 2) Terrior: The Art of Winegrowing and Winemaking
Break
12:35 PM - (Panel 3) From Vine & Cellar to Table & Shelf
1:20 PM - Lunch by Mamo
2:00 PM - Walk-Around Tasting for Industry and Trade
5:30 PM - MI Women Winemaker Dinner (Ticketed Event)
PANEL ONE
Journeys to Michigan Wine
FEATURING: SUMMER KNOOP (MODERATOR), EMILY DOCKERY, SIMONNE MITCHELSON, ELLIE MULLINS, NICOLE TRIPLETT
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 paths to finding your place in wine.
Terrior
The Art of MI Winegrowing & Winemaking
PANEL TWO
FEATURING: CRISTIN HOSMER (MODERATOR), AMY BIRK, HOLLY PETERSON, CRYSTAL PALASEK, CHRISTIE APPLE
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
FEATURING: KRISTEN PENNINGTON (MODERATOR), APRIL BREDY, NICOLE CHARTER, JESSICA MADISON, AMY RUIS, KAMI DASSAN
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.
