The 2026 Wine Sales Symposium brought a roomful of winery sales and marketing leaders together to work through the industry’s hardest questions — softening wine club growth, a shifting distribution landscape, AI arriving in every corner of marketing, and tasting rooms competing for a new generation of drinkers. Fourteen sessions, more than thirty speakers, and a full program of practical, road-tested answers.
If you couldn’t be in the room, you no longer have to miss it. On-demand Virtual Access is now available — every recorded session from the 2026 program, yours to watch whenever and wherever works for you.

All 14 Sessions. 30+ Experts. One Link.
Virtual Access unlocks the complete 2026 program — every session recorded start to finish, plus the speakers’ slide decks to download and keep. Here is everything included:
Navigating the New Normal — Wine sales trends and winning strategies for a changing market, with Chris Bitter, Ph.D.
Practical AI Wine Marketing — Boosting brand discovery and engagement in 2026, with Bryan St. Amant and Tim Weinheimer.
The Wine Club Reset — How top performers are turning churn into retention, with Meg Barkley, Rami Jubran, and Maeve Smith.
The Future of Winery Messaging — Innovation and strategy with RedChirp, featuring Jennie Gilbert, Paul Leary, and Jennifer Warrington.
AI in the Real Winery — Marketing to cart to loyalty, with Robert Noakes, Nadia Kinkade, Tony McClung, and Alison Michnevich.
Reimagining the Tasting Room — How experience, identity, and access are redefining visitation in wine, with Susan DeMatei.
Loyalty Delivered — Turning shipments into lasting relationships, with Steve Silverman.
Building Brands Through Strategic Partnerships — How wineries are building success through partnerships, with Michelle Erland, Sandra DeMaria, and Lauren Wong.
Creating Hospitality Concepts — Concepts that attract the next generation of drinkers, with Candace MacDonald and Leith Steel.
Corporate Gifting — From conception to fulfillment, with Allison Legg and Jessica Silvius Smith.
Fostering Resilience — How producers are innovating through the downturn, with George Christie, Hilary Berkey, Laura Gabriel, and Judd Wallenbrock.
The New Distribution Reality — Reckoning with the future of wholesale, with Damien Wilson, Chris Baker, Brent Bolding, and Cheryl Durzy.
Email Marketing Hacks — Beyond the basics, with Angie Beasley and Bodie Paden.
From Insight to Action — How to decide what matters first, with Damien Wilson.
Browse the full lineup and session details on the 2026 program page.
Watch on Your Schedule. Keep It as Long as You Like.
Virtual Access was built to fit the way you actually work:
Your own personalized library. One private link opens an access page with your name on it and every session laid out in a simple, organized video library.
Any device, anywhere. Watch at your desk, in the tasting room, or on the road — the access page works on desktop, tablet, and phone.
No expiration. Come back as often as you like. Rewatch a session before a team meeting, share a takeaway with a colleague, or revisit the numbers whenever you need them.
Slide decks included. Download the speakers’ presentations and put the frameworks to work right away.
Lost your link? Get it back in seconds. A self-service tool on the access page re-sends your personal link to your inbox anytime.
How to Get Access
Visit the Virtual Access page and check out securely — it takes about a minute.
Your personal access link arrives by email right after payment.
Post-production on the recordings is wrapping up now. The moment sessions go live, we’ll email you again — your library simply fills in as each one is ready.
Watch on demand, on your schedule, for as long as you like.
Get Virtual Access NOW — $89 →
One price. All 14 sessions. No expiration.
Attended in Person? You’re Already Covered.
If you joined us at the 2026 Wine Sales Symposium, on-demand access to the recordings is included with your ticket — there’s nothing to buy. We’ll email your personal access link as soon as the sessions are ready. Already have a link and can’t find it? You can re-send it to your inbox in seconds.
Questions? Email info@winesalessymposium.com and we’ll be glad to help.

