Santa Cruz Mtns Wine-Discover the World of Pinot Noir Clones: The Varieties of Pinot (A Pinot Paradise session)

with John Caldwell, keynote speaker

and a clonal tasting from Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards

Learn about the different 'varieties', or clones, of Pinot Noir. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste and compare over 10 different Pinot clones from five different vineyards located in various parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

John Caldwell, keynote speaker, will guide you through the history of Pinot Noir clones and current selections. John Caldwell is the author of a Concise Guide to Wine Grape Clones. This session is part of Pinot Paradise (see more info about the Grand Cruz tasting in the afternoon).

Clones include selections from: Pommard, Dijon , Louis Martini, Mariafeld, and Wadensvil. Selected vineyards include: Bargetto Winery's Estate Regan, Muns Vineyard, Burrell School Estate Vineyard, Alfaro Family Vineyard, and Lester Family Vineyard. Winemakers from these various vineyards will give a brief description of the grape clones and the type of Pinot Noir they produce while attendees will taste and compare these clones from each vineyard.

This will be a revealing, educational and informative session that will lift the veil and explain the mystery about different clones. This is a must for Pinot lovers as well as for anyone growing or planning to grow and make wine from this illustrious grape.