8th Annual Pinot Noir Summit February 27, 2010

Passionate About Pinot?
Be a Wine Judge for a Day
Attend the 8th Annual Pinot Noir Summit

Consumers, press and trade gather for the remarkable Passionate About Pinot Noir 8th Annual Summit on February 27, 2010 to assess the best of the best, from the 8th Pinot Noir Shootout finals.

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

The Pinot Noir Shootout explores preferences of women and 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

Summit Activities Schedule:

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Pinot Noir Shootout ~ The Final Showdown: Blind tasting of 40 top-rated wines from the 8th Pinot Noir Shootout.

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Pinot Noir Workshops - Guests may attend two workshops.
*Winemaking 101 ~ When are decisions made and how do you decide? The challenges a winemaker faces from harvest through bottling. *When Pinot Sparkles... ~ Taste some wonderful examples of Blanc de Noirs sparkling wines.
*A Global Perspective on Pinot Noir ~ Yes, it's the same grape. Are the wines different? Find out as we taste wines from three different classic growing regions.
*Food and Pinot Noir Pairing ~ An exploration of Pinot Noir pairings. Taste and discover for yourself.
*Discovering New Stars ~ An introduction and tasting of wines from young wineries producing fabulous Pinot Noir.
*Sustainable? Organic? Does it matter? ~ What effect do vineyard practices have on the quality of the wine?

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Pinot Noir Reception and Awards Ceremony: Final results will be announced at 8:00 PM. Winners will be unveiled at the reception featuring top Pinot winemakers showcasing their wines with specially paired hors d'oeuvre.

Attendance is limited to 250.

Official Website: http://affairsofthevine.com/pn_summit_8.php