SommCon, the premier conference for wine and spirits education in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of its newly expanded beverage trade show for import, distribution, on-and off-premise alcohol beverage buyers. SommCon Beverage Expo will take place September 11-12, 2023 during SommCon’s annual conference, combining three action-packed days of in-depth education and networking with an active marketplace to find new producers, products, and services.
At SommCon, professional alcohol beverage buyers, influencers, and top industry professionals from across the nation gather to expand their networks, portfolios, and palates. Buyers will have access to exhibitors including small and large production wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as products and services centered on the business of wine, beer, and spirits.
“We are excited to launch SommCon’s newly expanded Beverage Expo bringing producers and buyers together for three immersive days,” said Michelle Metter, producer of SommCon. “Through SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo, we have created an event that provides a connection-rich environment for procurement, education, networking, mentorship, market and product launches, and career advancement.”
SommCon provides a platform to connect innovative and leading brands in the industry with professionals in attendance looking to discover new labels and expand their network. Some of the brands exhibiting at the beverage trade show include:
Alexis George Wines
Allegretto Wines
Anarchist Wine Co.
Aveleda
Bâtonnage Forum
Belnavis Wines
Boisset Collection
Casa Azul Spirits
Cali Wine & Vine
Continental Wine Collection
Cicerone Certification Program
CV Wines
Danner Drinks Company
Drift Craft Distillery
D.O. Cava
DOCa Rioja
Evenstad Center for Wine Education, Linfield University
Friendly Fruits
Garnacha/Grenache
Headwind Vodka
Hook Or Crook Cellars
Israeli Wine Producers Association
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Jackson Family Wines
Lake County Winegrowers
LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards
Loire Valley Wines
Monte Xanic
Mutual Trading Co.
Napa Valley Wine Academy
Oneonthehill
Origins Collection
Orvieto
Paso Robles CAB Collective
Plata Wine Partners
Preferabli
Provenance Vineyards
Ramona Valley Vineyard Association
Rathbone Wine Group
Rescue Dog Wines
Riboli Family Wines
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Romero Distilling Co.
Ron Rubin Winery
Round Pond Estate
San Francisco Wine School
SC Vodka
SDSU Global Campus Business of Wine
Seiers Scandinavian Craft Bitters
Sovi Wine Co.
Station 22
Surely Wines
The Tasting Panel Magazine
The SOMM Journal
The Wine Foundry
Thomas Allen Vineyard and Winery
Unicorn Distillery
Vina Concha y Toro
Wine Business
Winesellers, Ltd.
Wines of Australia
Wines of Languedoc
Wine Victoria
Women’s Wine Alliance
… and many more!
With the expansion of SommCon Conference & Expo, comes a multitude of new experiences to showcase producers, products, and services in the industry including a craft producers pavilion, new products showcase, emerging trends, tasting theaters, and more. Exhibitors have the opportunity to enhance their presence through participation in SommCon’s wine and spirits competitions, Concours d’Spirits and Concours d’Vin presented by The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel, and digital opportunities for education, product showcases, and personality profiles on SommGo.
Registration for SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo is now open with full conference, single day, and expo-only passes available.
