Registration Now Open for 2025 SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo in San Diego
Registration is officially open for the 2025 SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, returning to San Diego September 7–9, 2025!
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Regional Exploration
A Modern-Day Classic: Inside Portugal’s Wine Renaissance
Portuguese wines often called “trendy” and “under-the-radar,” are billed as new, modern, and alternative options for more classic wines.
Exploring Southeast Asian Vineyards
From Indonesia to the Philippines, to the world-class wineries at Myanmar — we’ll discuss some of the must-visit vineyards in Southeast Asia.
Exploring The Great Pinot Noir: Burgundy, Champagne, and Willamette Valley
At SommCon San Diego, Charles Curtis MW will host a fascinating seminar featuring Pinot Noirs from iconic regions, including Burgundy, Champagne, and Willamette Valley.
Education and Training
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal Launches Spirits Education Webinar Series
SommCon’s Concours d’Spirits presented by The SOMM Journal introduces a spirits webinar series featuring today’s leading producers and distillers.
Managing Career Uncertainty: Part 2
Learn from former somms about opportunities available and as well as obstacles they faced along the way.
Unheard Voices in Wine Part 2: Be the Change
In part two of this two-part series, panelists discuss what diversity and inclusion initiatives look like at companies across the wine industry and elsewhere.
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The SOMM Journal’s Global Wine Tasting Series Produced by SommCon, Created in Partnership National Geographic
SommCon is hosting a global wine tasting series, Geographical Digest, in partnership with The SOMM Journal and National Geographic Books.
Côtes du Rhône, It Takes a Village!
Travel with SommCon and Rhône Valley Vineyards to France during our free educational webinar, Côtes du Rhône.
Unheard Voices in Wine Part 2: Be the Change
In part two of this two-part series, panelists discuss what diversity and inclusion initiatives look like at companies across the wine industry and elsewhere.
Traversing Chile and Argentina
Explore the geography that affects the nuances of Argentina and Chile’s wine regions with SommCon, The SOMM Journal, and Tasting Panel Magazine.
Managing Career Uncertainty: Part 2
Learn from former somms about opportunities available and as well as obstacles they faced along the way.
Unheard Voices in Wine: Part 1
This two-part series will discuss issues relating to black professionals in the wine industry and how allies can help create a more diverse and inclusive environment moving forward.
Managing Career Uncertainty: Part 1
Learn from former somms about opportunities available and as well as obstacles they faced along the way.
Icons of California
Hear directly from winemakers and proprietors of unique California properties.
Iconic Wine Regions of Italy
Learn not only what makes Italy an iconic place for wine, but what distinguishes each province, region, village, and hillside from the others.