Join the Michigan Wine Collaborative for an engaging educational webinar featuring Purdue University Professor of Enology Dr. Christian Butzke and Purdue alumna Nancie Oxley, Vice President of Winemaking at St. Julian Winery and Distillery.
This conversation will explore career pathways into the wine industry, the intersection of science, business, and entrepreneurship, plus current forces shaping the future of the wine and distillery field.
Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional, a passionate wine enthusiast or looking to break into the winemaking world, this conversation will offer practical insights, industry perspective and inspiration from two leaders with deep roots at both Purdue University and the broader wine ecosystem.
Date: Feb. 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom – registration required)
**RSVP HERE IS APPRECIATED BUT OFFICIAL ZOOM REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!**
About the speakers:
Christian Butzke, PhD
Dr. Butzke is a professor of enology (the science of wine and winemaking), a past-president of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture and an award-winning commercial winemaker and wine competition judge. He’s the editor of the technical book “Winemaking Problems Solved” for commercial winemakers and author of the popular textbook “Wine Appreciation.”
Nancie Oxley
Nancie Oxley is the vice president of winemaking at St. Julian Winery and Distillery. She is Michigan’s first female winemaker and a proud Purdue alumna with more than 20 years of experience crafting award-winning wines.
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