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The Pinot Noir Summit in San Francisco, April 16, 2005
- Taste thirty luscious Pinot Noirs top-rated wines from The 2004 Pinot Noir Shootout in a blind tasting. Pit your palate against the expert panel.
- Meet and taste with Top Pinot Noir Winemakers
- Enjoy Pinot Noir Workshops conducted by expert winemakers, viticulturists and wine educators
Are you passionate about Pinot Noir? Does your mouth start to water just thinking of this supple and sexy wine? The Pinot Noir enthusiast has reason to take note and celebrate. Experience the ultimate Pinot Noir lover's event ...The Pinot Summit at The California Culinary Academy on Saturday, April 16, 2005.
The Pinot Summit
at the California Culinary Academy
San Francisco
Affairs of the Vine and Wineworks invite you to experience the ultimate Pinot Noir adventure. The Pinot Noir Summit includes The Final Showdown of the 2004 Pinot Noir Shootout featuring 30 of the top-rated Pinot Noirs, Pinot Noir workshops and tastings, the Pinot Noir Shootout Awards Ceremony, and a reception featuring top Pinot Noir winemakers showcasing their wines with specially paired hors d'oeuvres. The cost of The Pinot Noir Summit is $125.00 per person plus tax. Attendance is limited to 100 lucky wine lovers who are passionate about Pinot Noir. Register online or call 707-874-1975.
The 2004 Pinot Noir Shootout panel tasted and evaluated over 200 outstanding Pinot Noirs. Thirty top-rated wines will be featured at The Pinot Noir Summit hosted by Affairs of the Vine and Wineworks at The California Culinary Academy in San Francisco on Saturday, April 16, 2005.
April 16, 2005 - Pinot Noir Summit 2005
Schedule of Activities
1:30 PM
Pinot Noir Shootout - The Final Showdown
Pinot Noir lovers will have the opportunity to taste 30 of the top-rated wines
from The 2004 Pinot Noir Shootout in a blind tasting at the Pinot
Noir Summit at The California Culinary Academy. Guests will pit
their palates against the expert panel. Each attendee will taste the wines and
rate their preferences. Scores will be tallied and compared with the findings
of our panel. Guests will taste the wines in Royal Leerdam Carré
glassware, the same glassware used by the panel.
Pinot, Pinot, Everywhere
3:00 PM
Pinot Noir Workshops
Guests may attend two workshops. They may choose from the following:
Here Come the Clones: Moderator, Anthony Austin, Winemaker, Sonoma Coast Vineyards will lead a group of outstanding winemakers through a Pinot Noir Clonal Selection discussion, presentation and tasting. The panel will identify the attributes of five different Pinot Noir clones and taste examples of each clonal selection.
A Question of Style: David Jones, wine writer, consultant, & educator of Wineworks will lead a spirited discussion and tasting with a panel of winemakers who will discuss their "style" of Pinot Noir and taste the unique differences.
Mushrooms and Pinot Noir: This workshop will explore the classic pairing. Which of the myriad varieties of mushrooms with which style of Pinot Noir? Taste for yourself. Three mushroom dishes will be paired with four different Pinot Noirs.
Understanding Pinot Envy: Identifying Aromas & Flavors in Pinot Noir - A unique tasting and learning experience. In this Aromatic Workshop, attendees will discover how to identify the wide range of aromas and flavors that occur in Pinot Noir. Participants will work with 21 different elements as they explore the characteristics of six unique Pinot Noirs representing different appellations and styles. We promise you a "sense-ual" and unforgettable experience.
Discover the Velvet - A Vertical Tasting: a tutored tasting - three winemakers will share vertical vintages of Pinot Noir showing the development of the seductiveness of this wonderful grape. Confirmed Panelist:Ross Halleck, Halleck Vineyard, James Hall, Patz & Hall.
5:00 PM
Pinot Noir Reception and Awards Ceremony
The final results will be announced at The Pinot Noir Summit at 5 PM on April 16, 2005 and the winners will be unveiled during a reception featuring top Pinot winemakers and winery owners showcasing their wines with specially paired hors d'oeuvres. The winners will be announced with reference to the wines rated highest by the panel and by the trade.
Complete results will be posted on this page, no later than April 20, 2005.
The California Culinary Academy and Affairs of the Vine will host a Pinot Noir Winemakers' Dinner following The Pinot Noir Summit.
Five outstanding winemakers will share their wines at the dinner. Each winemaker will be seated at a table with nine other guests at one of five tables. As each course is served, the winemakers will move to another table so each guest will have the opportunity to wine and dine with each of the winemakers.