Participating Wineries

Amisfield Wine CompanyArtesa Winery
Balletto VineyardsBig Basin Vineyards
Bjornstad CellarsBrandborg
Brophy ClarkCanihan Wines
Champagne PommeryClaiborne & Churchill Vintners
CRU: Mariposa Wine CollectionDavid Bruce Winery
Dierberg VineyardsDomaine Chandon
Elk Cove VineyardsElkhorn Peak Cellars
Eric RossFore Family Vineyards
Gloria FerrerHahn Family Wines
Handley CellarsHeart O The Mountain
Kendric VineyardsKenneth Volk Vineyards
Left Edge WineryLionheart Wines
Manzoni Estate VineyardNicholson Ranch
Pacific Coast VineyardsPegasus Bay
PerceptionRiver Road Vineyards
Robledo Family WineryRow Eleven Wine Company
Russian Hill EstateScott Cellars
Shandel's Oppenlander VydShoe String Wines
Sonoma Coast VineyardsTR Elliott
Ventana VineyardsVine Hill Winery
Wedell CellarsWild Earth Wines
Windsor SonomaWindsor Vineyards

 

Pinot Noir Summit Pinot Noir Summit
Pinot Noir Summit $125
(includes Blind Tasting, Workshops,
Reception & Awards Ceremony)
Pinot Noir Reception & Ceremony $75

Only 250 tickets are sold for The Pinot Noir Summit. It has sold out every year, and we expect the eighth annual to be no different. Get your tickets early before they’re gone.

Judges

Anthony Austin - Winemaker: Left Edge and Sonoma Coast Vineyards
Rick Bakas - Wine & Food Writer; Director of Social Media, St. Supery Winery http://rickbakas.com/
Giovanni Balistreri - General Manager, Assistant Wiemaker RussianRiver Vineyards www.russianrivervineyards.com
Larry Chandler - Director of Social Media: ewinerySolutions.com www.ewinerySolutions.com
Scott Clemens - Editor, Epicurean Traveler www.epicurean-traveler.com
John Corcoran - CMO: Think Wine Marketing www.thinkwinemarketing.com
Susan Darwin - Partner, California Vintage
Debra Del Fiorentino - Sommelier, International Wine Judge and Certified Wine Professional www.russianrivervineyards.com
Barbara Drady - Chief Wine Evangelist & CEO: Affairs of the Vine www.affairsofthevine.com
John Drady - Director of Brand Development: Vintage Wine Estates www.vintagewineestates.com
Thea Dwelle - Wine Blogger: Luscious Lushes Blog Twitter: WinebratSF http://www.lusciouslushes.com
Rusty Gaffney - Prince of Pinot: Wine Writer, http://www.princeofpinot.com
Leon Glover - Winemaker: Lionheart Wines www.lionheartwines.com
David Heppberger - Wine Consultant, Buyer: Menlo Circus Club
Steve Herrick - Wine Committee: Bohemian Club
R. Anton Hicks - Managing Partner and Wine Buyer: Nectar Wine Lounge www.nectarwinelounge.com
Eric Hwang - Wine Blogger:Bricks of Wine http://bricksofwine.com/
Levie Isaacks - Vineyard Owner: Jack's Hill
Ray Johnson - TasteWine: Wine Writer, Educator www.rayjohnsononwine.com
Jim Kennedy - Partner, Bagged Wine www.baggedwine.com
Ellen Landis - Wine Director: Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn, Half Moon Bay, California; Wine Consultant; Former Sommelier: Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
Ken Landis - Chef, Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn
Ellen Mack - Partner: Russian Hill Winery www.russianhillwinery.com
Nikitas Magel - Wine Marketer, Wine Blogger: Vinikitas www.vinikitas.com
C. Jason Mancebo - Wine Blogger, $20 Dollar Wine Blog http://www.20dollarwineblog.com/
Paul Manchester - Wine Distributor
Ben Narasin - Wine & Food Writer, Wine Judge
Laura Ness - Wine Marketer, Wine Judge, Wine Writer: Appellation America & many others
Christian Oggenfuss - Principal: Vintuba.com, WSET www.vintuba.com
Andreas Papaliolios - Wine Buyer: Tahoe Yacht Club
Mike Potashnik - Publisher, International Wine Review www.i-winereview.com
Shana Ray - Social Media Director, Marketing Consultant in Sonoma/Napa County www.shanaray.com
Bruce Robinson - Consummate Wine Lover
Sid Sall - Wine Director: Great Chefs of Marin
George Starke - Wine Writer: St. Helena Star
Edgar Vogt - Wine Educator: Wineworks
Walter Vornbrock III - Wine Consultant
Rosina Wilson - Sonoma/Marin Correspondent: Appellation America
Don Winkler - Executive Editor, International Wine Review www.i-winereview.com
Liza Zimmerman - Chief Editor: Cheers Magazine; Writer: Examiner; The Wine Chick www.lizathewinechick.com



Summit Overview - Wineries and Judges - Schedule