IntertWINEd 2026 Schedule Overview
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
Dr. Phil Brannen, University of Georgia
Paul M. Bonarrigo, Messina Hof Winery
Kat Long, Barley Swine
Michael McClendon, Sage’s Vintage
Stephen Ringquist, Braun & Gresham
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
| 1:00 PM–7:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Vineyard/Winery 101 So, You Started a Winery/Vineyard . . . Now What? Maureen Qualia, Texas Tech University; Andreea Botezatu, Texas A&M University; Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M University; Michael Cook, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
| 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: Hybrid or Highbred Dr. Andrej Svyantek, Texas A&M UniversityWinery Track Trends in Texas Wines: A Conversation With Past TWGGA Presidents Neal Newsom, Newsom Vineyards; Paul Bonarrigo, Messina Hof Winery |
| 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 GeorgiaBusiness/Marketing Track The VINTAGE System™: AI Visibility for the Modern Winery Tim Weinheimer, The Weinheimer Group Ticketed Tasting |
| 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 Michael Cook, Texas A&M UniversityWinery Track Your Rights: Owning a Winery and Navigating Business Issues Stephen Ringquist, Braun & Gresham Ticketed Tasting |
| 4:00 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–10:00 AM | Business/Marketing Track Letting Data Be Your Driver Emma Fladeboe, Innovint; Tim Drake, Michael Ros Winery; Kramer Delaurentis, Grape Creek Vineyards; Julie Herbort, Heath Family BrandsWinery Track Mix It Up: Adding a Distillery or Brewery at Your Winery Kimberly Frost, Martin Frost & Hill Ticketed Tasting |
| 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Closing Keynote Resilience by the Glass: Navigating Relationships Through Distribution and Restaurant Partnerships to Shape the Future of Texas Wine Kat Long, Barley Swine; Michael McClendon, Sage’s Vintage; Guy Stout, Stout Wines |
