9th Annual Pinot Noir Summit February 26, 2011

Passionate About Pinot?
This is the Wine Event for You!
Attend the 9th Annual Pinot Noir Summit

The Pinot Noir Summit, one of the best Pinot Noir events in the world, returns to the Bay Area for its 9th year on February 26, 2011.

Consumers, press and trade gather for this remarkable event to assess the best of the best, from the 9th Pinot Noir Shootout.

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.

**64 top-rated Pinot Noirs compete for top recognition in a blind tasting

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

**Sparkling Wine Tasting

**Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting Reception: meet and taste incredible wines with top Pinot Noir winemakers. Specially paired hors d'oeuvres.

Summit Schedule:

Doors open at 11:30 AM

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pinot Noir Shootout ~ The Final Showdown: Blind tasting of top-rated wines from the 9th Pinot Noir Shootout.
*Have the experience of your life tasting some of the best wines produced.
*Taste wines blind and learn to trust your own palate.
*Have fun with other Pinot Noir lovers.
*Be among the select few to be a part of this event - you opinion counts!

Pinot Noir Workshops scheduled throughout the day - Guests may attend two workshops.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Wines That Dance on Your Tongue ~ A Sparkling Wine Reception with an incredible array of international cheeses.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting and Ceremony
Pinot Noir Shootout winners and other great varietals with specially paired hors d'oeuvre. Winners will be unveiled.

Only 300 tickets available. A sell out every year. Get your tickets early before they're gone.

Special room rate at the Hilton SF Financial District.

Official Website: http://affairsofthevine.com/pn_summit_9.php