Wild World: A Wild Fermentation Festival

Introduced by Byron BatesModerated by Lou Amdurwith:Marc Grand d’Esnon (Paris)Steve Beuchner (Proprietor, Light Years, Houston)William Fitch (Wine Importer, Paris/NY)Alice Feiring (Writer)Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde

Introduced by Lee CampbellModerated by Lou Amdurwith:Adam Elabd (Kombucha, Kefir and Vinegar Brewer, Yesfolk, NY)Hank Beckmeyer (Winemaker, La Clarine Farm, CA)Bianca Miraglia (Vermouth Maker, Uncouth Vermouth, NY)Ben Jordan (Winemaker, Early Mountain/Lightwell Survey, VA) Hear from a cross culture of fermented beverage producers about the challenges, similarities and consequences of fermentation, and their techniques.Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde

Jori Jayne Emde of Lady Jayne’s Alchemy & Lou Amdur of Lou Wine Shop (and Wild World's resident science guy) lead a discussion on fermentation and wrangling wild bacteria.

Moderated by Garret Oliver (Brooklyn Brewery, NY)with:Brian Strumke (Stillwater Artisinal Ales)Joe Carroll (Proprietor, Spuyten Duyvil, NY)James Priest (The Referend Bier Blendery, NJ) James Howat (Black Project Spontaneous Ales, Denver, CO)Joey Pepper (Brewer, Folksbier, NY) Hear the nation’s top beer minds delve into a number of subjects including hybrids, riding the waves of native bacteria, and other important issues. Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde

Moderated by Lou Amdur (Proprietor, Lou Wine, Los Angeles)with:Eric Asimov (The New York Times)Arnaud Erhart (Proprietor, 360, NYC)Jenny Lefcourt (Importer, NYC)Bill Fitch (Wine Director, NYC) Lee Campbell (Importer Representative, NYC) Natural wine breaks through in pockets around Manhattan in the late 90’s, speeding towards a revolution and culture that thrives today. These are the key figures of that time.Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde

Introduced by Alice Feiring (Journalist, The Feiring Line)Moderated by Lou Amdur (Lou Wine, Los Angeles)with:Amanda Smeltz (Estela, Manhattan)Zwann Grays (Olmstead, Brooklyn)Kirk Sutherland (Roberta’s, Brooklyn)Jen Watson (Berg’n, Brooklyn)Álvaro de la Viña (Importer, Selections de la Viña) A collection of the best beverage directors and natural wine influencers in NY today assess the state of natural wine in 2019 and beyond.Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde

Moderated by Lou Amdur (Lou Wine, Los Angeles)with:Marc Grand d'Esnon (Journalist and Advocate, Paris, FR)Arnaud Ehrhart (Proprietor, 360, Brooklyn, NY)Before NY was introduced to natural wine there was first a revolution brewing in France. Hear the story from two who were there.Thanks to our production partners:Raisin: The Natural Wine AppDisgorgeousDemi-Monde