7th Annual Pinot Noir Summit April 5, 2009

Be seduced by Pinot Noir...it has never been so irresistible!

Consumers, press and trade gather for the remarkable Passionate About Pinot Noir 7th Annual Summit on April 5, 2009 to assess the best of the best, from the 7th Pinot Noir Shootout finals.

The Pinot Noir Shootout explores preferences of women versus men, as it pertains to Pinot Noir.

~40 top-rated Pinot Noirs in a blind tasting

~Pinot Noir Workshops with expert winemakers, viticulturists, wine writers, and wine educators. (Each guest may attend two workshops)

~Pinot Noir Shootout Ceremony

~Reception: meet and taste with top Pinot Noir winemakers, specially paired hors d'oeuvre

~Silent Auction to benefit ALS: Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the ALS Division of MDA in honor of Shootout Co-founder, David Jones.

Summit Activities Schedule:

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Pinot Noir Shootout ~ The Final Showdown: Blind tasting of 40 top-rated wines from the 7th Pinot Noir Shootout.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pinot Noir Workshops - Guests attend two workshops.
* Let's Talk Dirt About Pinot Noir ~ Explore terroir as it applies to Pinot Noir in four distinct growing regions. Taste the unique differences.
* Food and Pinot Noir Pairing ~ An exploration of Pinot Noir pairings. Taste and discover for yourself.
* A Question of Style ~ A panel of winemakers will discuss and share their "style" of Pinot Noir.
* Discovering New Stars ~ An introduction and tasting of wines from young wineries producing fabulous Pinot Noir.
* It Was a Very Good Year ~ Taste the difference. Sonoma winemakers discuss the challenge of making wine from vintages to vintage.

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pinot Noir Reception, Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony: Final results will be announced at 7:00 PM. Winners will be unveiled at the reception featuring top Pinot winemakers showcasing their wines with specially paired hors d'oeuvre.

$100.00.

Official Website: http://www.affairsofthevine.com/pn_summit_7.php