November
2025
OLD VINE
WINE EVENTS &MORE
Wines crafted from old vine vineyards of 50 to 100 years of age or older are special in many ways. With minimal intervention, these wines serve as true expressions of a vineyard’s terroir, reflecting both the place and the people who care for the vineyard now and throughout history. This November, This November, tune into the Old Vine Conference livestream to support Lodi’s old vines, learn from experts, and celebrate heritage vineyards. Register below.
Old Vine
Conference
Old Vine Conference: Meeting of the Minds 2025
In partnership with ZAP
October 31 – November 4
The Old Vine Conference 2025: Meeting of The Minds (Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2025) is a premier gathering in Northern California bringing together wine‐industry thought-leaders, media, and buyers for seminars, tastings, masterclasses and field trips focused on old-vine viticulture.
On November 3 in the heart of Lodi at Wine & Roses Hotel, the conference unfolds with Session 2 – dynamic panel discussions, masterclasses, and industry roundtables that delve into varietal identity, heritage and viticultural craftsmanship. Evening then brings a walk-around tasting and dinner at Oak Farm Vineyards, where attendees connect with local old-vine wines and the growers who steward them.
On Tuesday, November 4, guided vineyard tours highlight Lodi’s historic vineyards and farming traditions. Register for the livestream to watch Session 2 starting at 1:50 PM PST and experience these events from anywhere.
Session 2 Schedule
1:50 PM – Conference Session 2 Opens
Welcome and Introduction
With Stuart Spencer, Executive Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission & Sarah Abbott MW, co-founder, The Old Vine Conference
2:00 PM – Seminal Masterclass: Identity, Legacy, and Global Revival (wine tasting)
A masterclass on Zinfandel’s identity, legacy, and renaissance in California, Croatia, and Puglia.
Co-hosted by Stuart Spencer & Sarah Abbott MW. Panelists: Violet Grgich, Gregory Perrucci, Tegan Passalacqua
3:15 PM – Heritage Debate: Roundtable – What constitutes 'heritage'?
Interactive roundtable exploring definitions of heritage in vines, with live audience polling and discussion.
Moderated by Jess Lander. Panelists: Robert Joseph, Adam Casto, Alder Yarrow
4:30 PM – Data, Heritage & Marketplace: The Evidence of Age – Learning from Old Vines
Examining how data, heritage, and decision-making shape vineyard resilience and wine quality worldwide.
Moderated by Sarah Doyle. Panelists: Domenico Veronese, Dr. Stephanie Bolton, José Ignacio Gracia Lopez