April 9, 2021 – St. Helena, CA  The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers returns this May 10-12. This year the Symposium seeks to expand its reach through a virtual platform and to help foster new voices in the industry with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. The topics and speakers selected for this year’s symposium … Continued

Valerie Kathawala is a writer focused on the wines of Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland, with a particular interest in biodynamics. Valerie is a lifelong student of German culture and language and has lived and worked in both Germany and Austria. Her crossover from translation and editorial work at the United Nations to writing … Continued

The scoring procedure for the 2023 Wine Writers’ Symposium is detailed below. Please note: Each section will be anonymously scored by at least two reviewers. The reviewers will be comprised of Symposium speakers. Scores are for internal use only and will not be revealed to applicants. The highest scoring candidates will be invited to attend. Should … Continued

2024 Symposium Schedule The 2024 Symposium will take place in Napa Valley from January 28-31. During our time together, writers will enjoy opportunities to network, learn and develop writing skills.  The program takes place at Meadowood Napa Valley, with a few offsite excursions. Each day will be filled with engaging conversations and discussions. Fellows receive … Continued

Registration is now open for the 2024 Wine Writers’ Symposium, taking place in Napa Valley from January 28-31, 2024. Applicants are not eligible to attend the in-person Symposium as a Fellow if they attended the most recent in-person Symposium as a Fellow (any and all candidates are welcome to attend the virtual events). The application … Continued