The application period for fellowships to the 10th annual Symposium for Professional Wine Writers is open now through December 1, 2013. Sixteen fellowships that cover registration and lodging are available: eleven through our writing competition and five as Editor's Choice fellowships. Please see the details here.

The founder of The Wine Advocate newsletter and eRobertParker.com will join The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers at Meadowood Napa Valley as the keynote speaker on February 19, 2014. Robert M. Parker Jr. has confirmed his attendance at the 10th annual conference for professional wine writers and editors. Parker is scheduled to speak and participate in a generously timed Q and A session with registrants.