Wine Summit: Two Poles: One Passion [Santa Barbara & South African Wines] Jeff Beckmen & Mathilda Joubert
Fri, Dec 12
|Board Room [Cain Center for the Arts]
This session offers a fascinating, cross-continental exploration, drawing parallels and contrasts between two of the world's most dynamic and geographically diverse wine regions: Santa Barbara County, California and South Africa!
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Time & Location
Dec 12, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Board Room [Cain Center for the Arts], 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
Guests
About the Event
This event is for Wine Summit participants only.
Join us for a fascinating, cross-continental deep dive into two of the world's most exciting, yet often overlooked, wine destinations: Santa Barbara County, California, and South Africa. We'll draw sharp parallels and illuminating contrasts, revealing how two distant poles share a common passion for crafting world-class, complex wines. Discover the unique geographies and visionary winemakers that make these regions dynamic powerhouses demanding global recognition.
Sign-ups to break-out sessions will be validated against the paid ticket list
Breakout sessions have limited seating. RSVP is highly recommended.
If we do not have sufficient seats at the time of your sign-up, we will place you on the waitlist.
All sessions will begin promptly.