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FLXCURSION 2026

Welcome to the FLXCURSION 2026 - International Riesling Expo!

5:00pm EDT

PREcursion Tasting - Max Trabitsch of Weingut Jurtschitsch and Anastasia of Bowler Wines Collective Wine & Supply PREcursion Tasting - Markus Spindler of Weingut Spindler and Michalis of ASZU Wines Aszú Wines & Spirits PREcursion Tastings featuring Julia of Usonia Wines and Sam from Prism Cellars Bottleland Wine & Spirits

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TRANSPORTATION DETAILS

11:00am EDT

Check- In at the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship

1:00pm EDT

The Grand Tasting VIP - Linden Street Linden Street

2:00pm EDT

The Grand Tasting on Linden Street Linden Street

6:00pm EDT

Dinner: Austria Uncorked at Torrey Park Torrey Park Restaurant

6:30pm EDT

Dinner: An Evening with Germany's Leading Winegrowers at Ravines Ravines Wine Cellars Dinner: The Magic of the Mosel at Red Tail Ridge Red Tail Ridge

8:00pm EDT

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - SAT. and SUN. LATE NIGHTS ONLY

9:00pm EDT

After Party Microclimate Wine Bar

9:00am EDT

Ride to Downtown Check- In at the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship

9:30am EDT

Small Bites and Coffee Delights at Dove Block & Relaxation before Riesling Revival Dove Block Project

12:00pm EDT

Buses leave for seminars from Welcome Center/Lakefront

1:00pm EDT

Session 1A: RIESLING LOVE / RIESLING HATE / RIESLING INDIFFERENCE. @ Dr. Konstantin Frank Dr. Konstatin Frank WineryStuart Pigott • Lisa Granick MW • Tom Cordiner Session 1B: EXCURSIONS OFF THE RIESLING TRAIL @ Dr. Konstantin Frank Dr. Konstatin Frank WineryJamal Rayyis • Tara Thomas Session 2A: A MASTERCLASS IN IGNORANCE: REGIONAL PROMINENCE TO GLOBAL RELEVANCE @ Heron Hill Heron Hill WineryClive Pursehouse • Anna Katherine Mansfield • Jade Palmer • Erin McMurrough • Nova Cadamatre MW Session 2B: THE NEW WINE WORD: COMMS FOR AN EVOLVING AUDIENCE @ Heron Hill Heron Hill WineryMaiah Johnson Dunn • Clive Pursehouse • Christina Pickard • Tyler Balliet • Maryam Ahmed

7:00pm EDT

Evening Riesling Crawl - Includes Dinner @ Linden Street Linden Street

8:00pm EDT

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - SAT. and SUN. LATE NIGHTS ONLY

9:00am EDT

Breakfast and Bus Pick Up Finger Lakes Welcome Center

10:00am EDT

Session 3A: WINE, WELLNESS, AND OTHER MODERN CONTRADICTIONS @ Anthony Road Anthony Road Wine CompanyMaryam Ahmed • Samantha Cole-Johnson • Jon Ross • Dr. Max Wallace Session 3B: THE CULT RIESLINGS OF AUSTRALASIA: An Exploration of Fine & Rare Rieslings from Australia and New Zealand @ Keuka Spring Keuka Spring VineyardsChristina Pickard • Simon Buck • Seb Hardy • Colleen Hardy • Gordon Little Session 3C: THIS SESSION CONTAINS SULFITES: How the FLX and Beyond Uses Sulfur Dioxide in Winemaking @ Fox Run Fox Run VineyardsDr. Jamie Goode • Dr. Gavin Sacks

12:30pm EDT

Luncheon at Geneva on the Lake - Hosted by Skurnik "A Riesling Sandwich" Geneva on the LakeKeith Beavers • Bryce Wiatrak MW

3:00pm EDT

CLOSING KEYNOTE: What Does Riesling Want? @ Smith Opera House Smith Opera HouseValerie Kathawala • Paula Redes Sidore

6:15pm EDT

Shuttles to Kindred Fair from Smith Opera House Smith Opera House

6:30pm EDT

Farewell Dinner at Kindred Fare Kindred Fare