Student Field Trip - to the Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Symposium in Coonawarra
Exclusive to ASVO Student members and TAFE Students
The ASVO is offering a limited number of students the opportunity to attend the Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Symposium in Coonawarra on 1-2 February.
To receive this offer, all you need to do is write 200 words about your experience and lessons learned and share social media posts! It’s that easy!
Seize this opportunity to network with Cabernet producers and suppliers and hear from experts.
You need to be quick there are limited spots available.
The Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Symposium will explore and showcase the latest global developments in Cabernet in the fields of wine research, viticulture and winemaking, focusing on the theme Supporting Cabernet Sauvignon into the Future.
Where Coonawarra
When 1 February
Suggested Itinerary
Wednesday 31 January
1:00 PM Depart Adelaide
5:00 PM Arrive Naracoorte
Thursday 1 February
Day One
8:45 AM – 4:55 PM Presentations and masterclasses and dinners
6:30 PM Symposium Dinner at Parker Coonawarra Estate
Friday 2 February
Day two
9AM- 1:30PM Starting at Penley Estate with catering and refreshments provided.
Ag-tech field demonstration tour where attendees can see the latest in viticultural innovations out in the field.
2:00PM Depart Naracoorte
6:00PM Arrive Adelaide
On day one, presentations and masterclasses will be simulcast live to and from both venues, followed by dinners in both states. Day two, occurring in Coonawarra only, consists of an ag-tech field demonstration tour where attendees can see the latest in viticultural innovations out in the field.
Hear from Fine Wines and Terroir consultant Rodrigo Laytte, who has extensive experience consulting for wineries across the Napa Valley, Chile, Mexico and Bordeaux, and Phil Brodie from Te Mata in Hawke’s Bay, renowned for crafting New Zealand’s benchmark red, Coleraine.
Topics ranging from carbon neutral wineries of the future, the latest Cabernet statistics and trends, state of the art vineyard irrigation systems, rootstocks and methoxypyrazines, predicting berry cell death and shrivel; and the past, present and future of Cabernet Sauvignon. With Cabernet being the world’s most planted variety, it’s a must attend event for the Australian wine community.
The 2024 Australian Cabernet Symposium presenters on day one are as follows. For more information on their presentation topics, visit www.australiancabernetsymposium.com
Register now, as places in this popular event is limited and we'd love to see you there!
