Past, Present, and Future of Winemaking with Native North American Grapes Explored in Complimentary Webinar set for June 6th
May 3rd – (Kansas City, MO)—Three of the foremost authorities on native North American wine grapes will present a first-of-its-kind webinar exploring the past, present, and future of winemaking with grape varieties native to North America. Slated for June 6th, the webinar will bring participants up-to-date on the resurgence in interest and use of a unique set of grapes few are familiar with but are gaining interest among U.S. winemakers and adventurous drinkers. Those interested in attending the 1-hour webinar can do so at the following event page:
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The three presenters include Jerry Eisterhold, proprietor of TerraVox Vineyards where more than 60 different varieties of native North American grape varieties have been planted and used to produce a unique set of wines. Clark Smith, one of America’s winemaking innovators and consultants is set to present. Stephen Casscles, author, educator, consultant, and longtime student of America’s indigenous grape varieties will also be presenting at the Webinar.
“The work we are pursuing at TerraVox with dozens of native North American grape varieties has attracted the interest of winemakers, educators, media, and consumers from across the globe and we believe now is the right moment to offer a wider audience an introduction to these very unique and promising grape varieties,” says Eisterhold. “These grapes have a long and fascinating history and we are convinced many of these varieties can serve as the foundation for a truly indigenous, North American winemaking renaissance.
Many questions surround the issue of native North American grape varieties and the wines derived from them. Among the questions to be addressed at the webinar are:
- What is the definition of a North American Native Variety?
- Are they siblings of Vinifera and French/American Hybrids?
- What is their origin story?
- Why is T.V. Munson a key part of the story of North American Natives?
- What is the TerraVox Project and why were more than 60 varieties planted in Missouri?
- Which North American Native varieties show the most promise for winemaking?
- What might be the future of winemaking with North American Native grapes?
The June 6 webinar is free to attend and open to all interested in the state of native North American grape varieties and the wines being produced from them. The webinar’s subject matter is aimed in particular at members of the wine trade, the wine media, academics, and enthusiast consumers interested in this unique winemaking niche.
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