Below is a list of past speaking, TV, and radio engagements. Please note that only events that are open to the public are listed.

“Where the future begins: Introducing Washington’s newly minted regions,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 11, 2023

“The clone wars: The impact of clonal selection,” (moderator) International Pinot Noir Celebration, July 29 & 30th, 2022

“A Washington wine library tasting,” (moderator) Feast Portland, September 14, 2019

“White lightning: The electric 2017 vintage for Washington whites,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 30, 2019

“Extreme viticulture: Higher, steeper, bolder,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 30, 2019

“Washington State: The new epicenter of wine,” (moderator) Minnesota Food and Wine, March 2, 2019

“Fire and Ice: The Forces that Formed the Shaped the Terroir of Washington State Wine,” (presenter) SommCon, San Diego, November 16, 2018

“On common ground: Exploring Oregon/Washington cross-border AVAs,” (moderator) Feast Portland, September 15, 2018

“Spotlight: Celilo Vineyard,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 24, 2018

“Washington vs the World: Old world, new world, our world,” (panelist) Taste Washington, March 25, 2018

“The wonders of Washington State wine,” (presenter) SommCon, San Diego, November 16 2017

“50 years of Chateau Ste Michelle: Celebrating a Washington State Legend,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 25 2017

“What makes Washington wine unique?” (session manager) Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, February 9 2017

“How to market and sell Washington wine,” (session manager) Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, February 9 2017

“Through the Grapevine: Lessons learned from a lifetime in Washington wine,” (moderator) Taste Washington, April 3 2016

“King Cabernet,” (moderator) Taste Washington, April 2, 2016

“The world of Merlot,” (moderator) Celebrate Walla Walla, June 19 2015

“Appellation Spotlight: Red Mountain,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 29 2015

“The Chardonnay Revival,” (moderator) Taste Washington, March 28, 2015

“Washington vs the World,” (moderator) Minnesota Food & Wine Experience, March 8, 2015

“Cabernet is King!” (presenter) Minnesota Food & Wine Experience, March 7, 2015

“Washington’s Emerging Appellations,” (presenter) Society of Wine Educators Conference, August 14, 2014

“The 411 on Washington Wine,” (presenter) Society of Wine Educators Conference, August 13, 2014

“Water, Fire, Wind and Wine: The Incredible Story of Washington State Wine,” (presenter) Eat Drink San Francisco, August 2, 2014

Judge, Sunset International Wine Competition, April 28-29, 2014

“Red Mountain – Past, Present, and Future,” (presenter) University of Washington Faculty Club, April 8, 2014

“The Rise of the Rhones,” (panel moderator) Taste Washington, March 30, 2014

“An Old Vine’s Tale,” (panel moderator) Taste Washington, March 29, 2014

“Washington vs the World,” (panel moderator) Minnesota Food & Wine Experience, March 2, 2014

“The Rise of the Rhones,” (panel moderator) Minnesota Food & Wine Experience, March 1, 2014

“An Introduction to the World of (Washington) Wine,” (panel moderator) Taste Washington March 23, 2013

“Washington wine,” (interview) KIRO Radio March 23, 2013

“The Art of Blending,” (panel moderator) Taste Washington, March 24, 2013

“Valentine’s Day Wine and Chocolate Pairing,” (interview) FOX Q13 News, February 13, 2013

“Washington Syrah,” (presenter) University of Washington Faculty Club, January 28, 2014

“What’s next for Woodinville?” (keynote speaker) Woodinville Wine Country Annual Meeting, December 12, 2012

“Harvest Update and Thanksgiving Wines,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, October 24, 2012

“Washington Wine,” (presenter) University of Washington Faculty Club, October 8, 2014

“Seattle Metropolitan Top 100 Washington,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, September 12, 2012

“Washington Rosé Recommendations,” (interview) FOX News Q13, July 19, 2012

“Clicks and Sips: The Power of Social Media,” (panelist) ZINO Society Liquid Assets Forum, July 17, 2012

“Total Wine, BevMo, and Gallo join the Washington wine industry,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, June 27, 2012

“Climate Change: Current Trends and How to Insulate Yourself From Turbulent Times,” (presentation) Meet Me In The Cellar’s Annual Wine Marketing Symposium, Woodinville WA May 17, 2012

“Washington Rosé,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, April 25, 2012

Tasting Panelist, Seattle Wine Awards, April 2012

“Celebrated Vintages: A Look Back at 25 Years of Washington Wine,” (panel moderator) Taste Washington March/April 2012

“Washington Wine: Over-delivering at Every Price?” (panel moderator) Taste Washington March/April 2012

“Washington Wine Update,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, March 28, 2012

“Sparkling Wines,” (interview) FOX News Q13, December 2011

“Thanksgiving Wines,” (interview) FOX News Q13, November 2011

“Harvest Update 2011,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, October 26, 2011

“Election Coverage: Initiative 1183,” Weekday on KUOW 94.9FM, October 2011

“Syrah: Love your style,” (panelist) Washington Wine Road Trip, October 2011

“Washington’s Top 100 Wines” (interview) FOX News Q13, September 2011

“Wine Wars,” Weekday on KUOW 94.9FM, September 2011

“Washington wine,” Table Talk KKNW 1150AM, August 24, 2011

“Marketing the Nectar of the Gods” (panelist) ZINO Society Liquid Assets Forum, July 2011

Tasting Panelist, Seattle Wine Awards, April 2011

“The Power of Social Media” (keynote speaker) Stoel Rives 2nd Annual Wine Law Seminar, February 2011

“What’s the Point(s)?” (panel moderator) Taste Washington March 2011

“Washington’s Emerging Varieties: Grenache Panache” (panelist) Taste Washington March 2011

“The New Age of Wine Marketing” (moderator) Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting February 2011

“Mighty Malbec” (panelist) Taste Washington March 2010

Last updated January 4, 2024