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11th Annual Pinot Noir Summit  Continues Legacy of Outstanding Pinot Noir

The premier Pinot Noir showcase event in the industry defines a measure of excellence for New World winemaking.

Exclusive, interactive educational and fun Pinot Noir event..."The most amount of fun you can have with Pinot with your clothes on." WineOh.tv  

Pit your palate against the expert judging panel at the Pinot Noir Showdown, attend two Pinot Noir Workshops and at Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony, taste fabulous Pinot Noirs with winemakers - discuss one on one their approach and philosophy.  A selection of Pinot-friendly hors d'oeuvre will be served. During the Grand Tasting, awards will be presented to this year's winners from both the Blind Tasting and the professionally judged Pinot Noir Shootout.

FULL DAY ACCESS TICKET INCLUDES BLIND TASTING, WORKSHOPS AND GRAND TASTING:
Saturday, March 16, 2013
The 11th Pinot Noir Summit
Herbst at The Presidio
385 Moraga Avenue
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
San Francisco, CA 94129
(For easiest access, enter through the Arguello Boulevard Gate)

Pinot Noir Summit Schedule
12:30  - 3:00 PM
Pinot Noir Workshops
Attend 2 Pinotcentric Workshops
***Winemakers to Watch: Moderator: Fred Swan, CS, DWS, CWAS; NorCal Wine

3:00 - 5:30 PM
Pinot Noir Showdown
Blind taste 40 of the top wines selected by the professional judging panel. A distinctly different format from other wine-tasting events. Your vote counts! Male and female votes are tallied separately and the results are announced and awards conferred at the Grand Tasting & Awards Ceremony.

PINOT NOIR SHOOTOUT GRAND AWARDS TASTING & CEREMONY:
6:00-8:30 PM
Winemakers pour their fabulous Pinot Noirs and discuss one on one their approach and philosophy. Enjoy fabulous Pinot-friendly hors d'oeuvre will be served. Awards will be presented to this year's winners from both the Blind Tasting and the professionally judged Pinot Noir Shootout panel. Final results will be announced at 7:45PM.

All Day Ticket: $125
12:30-8:30 PM (Pinot Noir Showdown, Two Workshops, and Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony

Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony Only:  $75
6:00-8:30 PM - 11th Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony

The Pinot Noir Summit is produced by Chief Wine Evangelist, Barbara Drady and Affairs of the Vine, the Sonoma-based company dedicated to converting people to wine.

A sell out every year. Get your tickets early.