Gonzaga Wine Institute in Walla Walla

About This Event

Join the Gonzaga University Wine Institute for our spring immersion event on April 29, 2022, in Walla Walla, WA. Recognized among the finest wine regions in the nation, Walla Walla features more than 120 wineries and 2,800 acres of grapes. It has been named America’s Best Wine Region by USA Today, Best Wine Town by Sunset Magazine, and America’s Friendliest Small Town by Rand McNally. You can learn more about the region's wineries here.

We are pleased to partner with Walla Walla Community College's Enology & Viticulture program and College Cellars to host this exciting event. The event will feature a Q&A and tasting with Sabrina Lueck, Director of the Walla Walla Community College's Enology & Viticulture program and winemaker at College Cellars along with lunch by WWCC’s renowned Culinary Arts Program. Panelists in the afternoon will include Gonzaga-affiliated winemakers and industry professionals. Check out the full itinerary below.

This immersion is open to anyone who wants to learn more about winemaking and the wine business. Gonzaga alumni, certificate students, and community are welcome. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon if you haven't already!

Itinerary 

10:00-11:30 am

• Q&A with Sabrina Lueck, Director of the Walla Walla Community College's Enology & Viticulture program
• Tour of College Cellars
• Tasting of College Cellars Wine

11:30-1:00 pm

• Lunch catered by the Wine Country Culinary Institute

1:00-3:00 pm

• “Zags in Wine” Panel  
  • Dana Lammers, Vineyard Manager, Eritage Vineyard & Resort
  • Greg Lipsker, Owner and Winemaker at Barrister Winery
  • Jim Moyer, Former Owner and Winemaker at Fort Walla Walla Cellars
• Joel Perez, Faculty in the Enology & Viticulture Program at Walla Walla Community College

 3:30 – 5:00 pm

• Networking Reception at Combine Art Collective

Please note: Participants should arrange for their own travel and hotel accommodations in the Walla Walla area. Participants must also agree to abide by whatever COVID-19 protocols are imposed by the state of Washington and Gonzaga University at the time of the event. The event organizers will provide detailed information on COVID-19 protocols to all registrants closer to the event date

Learn more about the Gonzaga University Wine Institute's certificate program here. 

Please note: Participants should arrange for their own travel and hotel accommodations in the Walla Walla area. Participants must also agree to abide by whatever COVID-19 protocols are imposed by the state of Washington and Gonzaga University at the time of the event. The event organizers will provide detailed information on COVID-19 protocols to all registrants closer to the event date.