AI in the Winery: 4-part series
2026-10-26 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Building smarter workflows for the future
EXCLUSIVE WWI COHORT
Washington Wine Institute is offering a four-part live AI learning series for winery teams ready to map workflows, build useful AI assistants, improve customer communication, and prepare for AI agents. Learn more at aifor.wine/wwi-cohort.html.
4 90-Minute Live Sessions
1. FINDING WHERE AI FITS IN YOUR WINERY
October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)

2. BUILDING CUSTOM AI BOTS
November 9, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)

3. MARKETING, HOSPITALITY & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
November 23, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)

4. AI AGENTS & THE FUTURE WINERY
December 7, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)
About the Speaker

Jeff Utecht
Jeff Utecht is an internationally recognized educator, consultant, and speaker who works with organizations around the world to understand the practical impact of Artificial Intelligence on leadership, communication, and organizational growth.
Known for his practical, hands-on approach, Jeff specializes in helping organizations move beyond the hype of AI and focus on real-world implementation.

Tell us about yourself. Do you have previous experience using AI? Are there specific tasks you would like to streamline or simplify at your winery with the help of AI? Sharing this information allows us to build a curriculum tailored to your business’s needs.

Industry Conversation for WA Wineries at The Winemakers Reserve
2026-12-03 16:00 | The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Suite D, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Hosted by Foster Garvey, Washington Wine Institute and Woodinville Custom Wines

Washington State Wineries are warmly invited to join Emily Gant of Foster Garvey, Josh McDonald of the Washington Wine Institute, and Matthew Loso of Woodinville Custom Wines, for an engaging, solutions‑focused discussion on the issues shaping our industry today.

This gathering brings together three of the most respected voices in Washington wine to help you navigate the evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.

Topics Include
· 2027 Legislative Session Update
· Licensing & permitting updates
· Current Liquor & Cannabis Board rules and enforcement trends
· Understanding your rights as a winery in today’s regulatory environment
· Navigating distributor changes and market pressures
· How custom crush facilities can reduce operational costs and free you to focus on winemaking and selling your hand‑crafted wines

Following the general discussion, we’ll open the floor for Q&A so you can address the topics most relevant to your business.

Event Details

Date: RESCHEDULED – Thursday, December 3rd

Time: 4:00–7:00 PM

Location: The Winemakers Reserve

15902 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Suite D, Woodinville, WA 98072

Light bites will be provided. Please bring a bottle of your wine to share with your peers as we connect, learn, and strengthen our community.

We welcome you to join us for this unique opportunity to learn directly from the very best in our industry.

Please RSVP your full name and winery by November 30th to: info@thewinemakersreserve.com
