A Taste of Spring: Vinum Wine Bar x AWAA
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vinum Japanese Fusion & Bar, 2025 Newpark Mall, Newark, CA, 94560, United States
The Asian American Wine Association (AWAA) is proud to present with Wine Market Council (WMC) a dynamic and insight-packed webinar, “Mastering the Art of Pairing Wine with Indian Cuisine,” on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT. This session will explore the art, science, and market opportunity of pairing wine with Indian cuisine. Register: https://awaawine.org/product/pairing-wine-with-indian-cuisine/ India is home to one of the world’s oldest and most influential culinary traditions, with a rich food culture dating back more than 4,500 years to the Indus Valley Civilization. Yet despite the global popularity of Indian cuisine, pairing wine with Indian food has only recently begun to receive serious attention from consumers, sommeliers, and wine industry professionals. This webinar will provide practical insights into pairing wine with Indian dishes while also examining the growing market potential of Indian consumers. With among the highest household incomes in the United States and increasing interest in premium wine experiences, Indian consumers represent an important and often under-served audience for the wine industry. Participants will hear from leading experts who will share their perspectives on Indian food culture, consumer trends, and successful wine pairing strategies. During this webinar, attendees will learn: Why Indian cuisine presents unique opportunities and challenges for wine pairingKey principles for pairing wine with the diverse flavors, spices, and regional styles of Indian foodHow consumer interest in Indian food and wine pairing is evolvingThe growing importance of multicultural dining trends for the wine industryInsights into the Indian consumer market and its potential for premium wine salesPractical recommendations that wineries, retailers, restaurants, and educators can apply immediatelyWhether you are a winery executive, wine marketer, retailer, sommelier, restaurateur, educator, or wine enthusiast, this webinar will provide valuable insights into a rapidly growing category and help you better connect with an influential consumer segment and enjoy wine and cuisine more deeply and meaningfully. Featured Speakers: Shekar Sathyanarayana, Founder & CEO, NallaNeeta Mittal, Co-Founder & Owner, LXV Winery, Paso RoblesIntroduced by Susan R Lin, MW, President of Asian Wine Association of America & International Wine Consultant, and moderated by Dr. Liz Thach, MW, President, Wine Market Council.Register: https://awaawine.org/product/pairing-wine-with-indian-cuisine/ This webinar is complimentary for AWAA Members and $10 for non-members. Not yet an AWAA Member? Join us! The webinar will be recorded and available for AWAA Members after the event.

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Gala
2026-04-16 17:00 - 23:30 | De Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA, 94118, United States

Asia Society of Northern California Gala
2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:30 | City Club SF, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco, 94104, United States

AWAA Tasting Passport - AAPI Heritage Month (May)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Winery Tasting Rooms & Vin en Noir Tasting Salon

Nippon Kobo x AWAA: Live Music Performance & Wine in an Art Gallery
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States

2026 APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl., San Francisco, 94102, United States

Wine, Sake, and Heritage Celebration in SF Japantown
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco, 94115

Mastering the Art of Pairing Wine with Indian Cuisine – Webinar
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
