The Pinot Noir Summit…10 Years of Outstanding Pinot Noir
Saturday, February 25, 2012
10th Pinot Noir Summit
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, California 94108
The Pinot Noir Summit, one of the best Pinot Noir events in the world,
returns to the Bay Area for its 10th year on February 25, 2012.
Only 350 tickets are sold for this event.
It’s a sell out every year.
Get your tickets early before they’re gone.
Pinot Noir can be mysterious and somewhat intimidating. This event creates fun, excitement, and allows people to trust their own palates.
If you love Pinot Noir or just want to know what all the fuss is about, you must attend this interactive, educational and fun event.
Pinot Noir Shootout & Summit Results
The day long Pinotcentric event begins with The Pinot Noir Showdown, a blind tasting of gold medal winning Pinot Noirs. Attendees become wine judges for the day and pit their palates against the expert panel, tasting and voting on their favorites.
The Pinot Noir Summit attracts wine lovers from the consumer, media and trade segments. Attendees have the opportunity to pit their palates against the expert judging panel at the Pinot Noir Showdown, attend a Pinot Noir Workshop, enjoy wines made from Pinot Noir at the Sparkling Wine Reception, and attend the Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony.
Full Day: 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Pinot Noir Showdown (a blind tasting)
1:30-4:00 PM ~ A distinctly different format and atmosphere from other wine-tasting events, attendees blind taste and judge 40 of the top wines. Male and female votes are tallied separately and announced at the Grand Awards Ceremony.
Pinot Noir Workshops
4:15-5:15 PM
Ellen Landis, Moderator ~ “Sleek, Silky and Seductive – Pinot Noir”
Sid Sall, Moderator ~ “What Makes a Great Vintage”
Sparkling Wine Reception
5:30-6:00 PM – Wines That Dance on Your Tongue ~ Sparkling Wine Reception includes an international selection of cheeses and other tasty tidbits.
Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony
6:00 -8:30 PM – The Bay Area’s favorite meteorologist and celebrated wine aficionado, Spencer Christian of KGO/ABC will be the emcee the Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony. Top Pinot Noir winemakers will showcase their wines with a pinot-friendly selection of light hors d’oeuvre. The winners will be unveiled and final results will be announced by wine lover, Christian at 8:00 PM.
All Day Ticket $130 per person* – Full Day: 1:30-8:30 PM (includes The Final Showdown…A Blind Tasting, Pinot Noir Workshop, Sparkling Wine Reception, Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony)
*Purchase your ticket before February 1 and save $30
Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony $85 per person
10th Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting & Awards Ceremony
6:00-8:30 PM
Walk home–Take the elevator to your room…stay at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District …request The Pinot Noir Summit Special Room Rate for the evening.
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.
Attendance is limited. Only 350 tickets will be sold to wine lovers who are passionate about Pinot Noir.
Winners will be announced at The Pinot Noir Summit at 8:00 p.m. on February 25, 2012.
Click here for directions – convenient parking is available at the garage attached to the hotel and the Portsmouth Square Garage located across the street (733 Kearny Street). There are lots of other garages in the area.
