IntertWINEd 2026 Schedule Overview

IntertWINEd, the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association’s 2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show, celebrates the interconnectedness that drives the Texas wine industry forward. You’ll discover new solutions for Texas vineyards, elevate your winery and brand strategy, and build connections that drive success during educational sessions across three tracks—vineyard management, winery management, business/marketing—and ticketed tastings, February 23–25 in San Marcos, Texas. 

Who You’ll Hear From

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Dr. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia

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Paul M. Bonarrigo, Messina Hof Winery

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Kat Long, Barley Swine

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Michael McClendon, Sage’s Vintage

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Stephen Ringquist, Gresham & Braun

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Tim Weinheimer, Weinhemier Group

And more! Explore the schedule overview and watch for more session and speaker details coming soon.

Schedule is subject to change.

Monday, February 23

11:00 AM–5:30 PM Registration Open
12:00 PM–5:00 PM Vineyard/Winery 101
So, You Started a Winery/Vineyard . . . Now What?
5:30 PM–7:30 PM Opening Reception in the Expo Hall

Tuesday, February 24

8:00 AM–5:00 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM–10:00 AM Vineyard Track
Breeding Grapes for Texas: A Closer Look at Hybrids
Dr. Andrej Svyantek, Texas A&M University

Winery Track
Trends in Texas Wines: A Conversation With Past TWGGA Presidents
Neal Newsom, Newsom Vineyards; Paul Bonariggo, Messina Hof Winery; Patrick Whitehead, Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard
10:00 AM–5:00 PM Expo Hall Open
10:30 AM–12:30 PM Opening Session: General Membership Meeting and Legislative Update
12:30 PM–1:30 PM Lunch in the Expo Hall
1:30 PM–2:30 PM Vineyard Track
EPA Removal of Resources in the Fungicide Toolbox
Dr. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia

Business/Marketing Track
Visibility Is the New Vintage
Tim Weinheimer, The Weinheimer Group

Ticketed Tasting
Aged White Oak Barrels
2:30 PM–3:00 PM Coffee Break in the Expo Hall
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Vineyard Track
Nursery Stock and Creating Clean Plant Systems
Dr. Femi Alabi and Dr. Michael Cook, Texas A&M University

Winery Track
Your Rights: Owning a Winery and Navigating Business Issues
Stephen Ringquist, Gresham & Braun

Ticketed Tasting
Unique Pairings
4:30 PM–5:00 PM Social in the Expo Hall
6:00 PM–9:30 PM Harvesting Dreams Awards Celebration

Wednesday, February 25

8:00 AM–12:30 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM–11:00 AM Expo Hall Open
9:00 AM–10:00 AM Business/Marketing Track
Letting Data Be Your Driver
Laura Kendall, Innovint

Ticketed Tasting
Texas Estate Wines
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Dedicated Expo Hall Hour
11:00 AM–12:30 PM Closing Keynote
Relationships as the Key to Resilience
Kat Long, Barley Swine; Michael McClendon, Sage’s Vintage; Guy Stout, Stout Wines
February 23–25, 2026
TWGGA Annual Conference & Trade Show
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Thank You to Our 2026 Title Sponsor