The Chardonnay Symposium

The biggest gathering of Chardonnay producers in America is coming to Santa Maria Valley on June 30^th for The Chardonnay Symposium. Over 55 wineries, including internationally recognized producers, new-​comers to the craft and pioneering growers will gather in this leading Santa Barbara County appellation to analyze, discuss, and, ultimately, celebrate this versatile, oftentimes profound varietal.
Now in its third year, The Chardonnay Symposium is the only event of its kind in the United States devoted solely to the exploration of Chardonnay. With an educational panel session moderated by the Wine Enthusiast’s Senior West Coast Editor and popular Blogger, Steve Heimoff, a gourmet food pavilion, chef-​guided wine and food pairings, satellite winemaker dinners, and a grand tasting featuring over 55 producers, the 2012 Chardonnay Symposiums promises to be yet another illuminating, thought-​provoking and fun celebration of the world’s most celebrated golden grape.
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