Pinot Noir Festival Schedule of Events
2026
Join Us For a 3-Day Pinot Noir Festival With Food, Music, & Winemakers in Anderson Valley
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2026 Vineyard Seminar
Friday, June 12th 8:30 am – 12 pm
Mendocino Fairgrounds
Join us for an engaging Vineyard Seminar exploring the environmental, technological, and market forces shaping the future of Pinot Noir. This year’s program will feature research on wildfire smoke impacts and wine chemistry, water stewardship and Fish Friendly Farming requirements, salmon habitat in the Navarro watershed, and the economic and legal considerations surrounding vineyard transitions.
Experts will also discuss the current state of the Pinot Noir market and emerging vineyard technologies, including AI-powered monitoring systems that provide detailed vine-by-vine data to support modern farming decisions.
Moderated by Christopher Chen, Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor for the North Coast region with the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Founding Wineries Historical Discussion & Library Tasting
Friday, June 12th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Anderson Valley Historical Society & Museum
Step into the early days of Anderson Valley wine at the Anderson Valley Historical Museum with a special conversation led by historian and author Allan Green. Green will moderate a 45-minute discussion exploring the founding of Greenwood Ridge Vineyards and the pioneering spirit that shaped Anderson Valley’s wine community.
Following the discussion, guests will enjoy a relaxed meet-and-greet library tasting with the region’s founding wineries, including Handley Cellars, Husch Vineyards, and Navarro Vineyards. Meet the people behind these historic wineries, taste special selections, and hear firsthand stories from the early years of Anderson Valley viticulture.
Each ticket includes a copy of Allan Green’s book Pioneers of Anderson Valley Wine.
Tickets are limited—reserve early. BUY TICKETS NOW!
2026 Casual Sunset BBQ at Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Friday, June 12h, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Anderson Valley Brewery
We’re excited to host this year’s Pinot Fest Casual Sunset BBQ at the iconic Anderson Valley Brewing Company in Boonville. Under new ownership, the brewery has quickly become a gathering place for community, live music, and great local beverages—all set on a beautiful property in the heart of Anderson Valley.
As the sun sets, enjoy hearty barbecue fare while wineries pour special magnum selections and exclusive barrel samples for festival guests. In keeping with tradition, we invite attendees to bring a bottle for the community share table, creating a fun opportunity to discover new wines and spark conversation throughout the evening.
With great wine, local beer, music, and the relaxed spirit of Anderson Valley, this promises to be one of the best Pinot Fest BBQs yet. Grab your ticket and kick off the weekend with us.
2026 VIP Bubble Lounge
Saturday, June 13h 10:00am – 1:00 pm
Scharffenberger Cellars
The Pinot Noir Festival schedule of events continues Saturday morning. Only 120 tickets are available to gain VIP access to this exclusive room on the beautiful grounds of Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo. Sample some of the best sparkling wines from the family owned Estates from the Anderson Valley and the Champagne region of France. You can taste wines from Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars and Champagne Louis Roederer.
Snack on a luxurious raw bar by Chef Christina Jones—featuring oysters, seafood, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar—and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and sparkling conversation with winemakers and fellow bubble aficionados, all overlooking the vineyards at Scharffenberger Cellars, just steps from the Grand Tasting.
2026 Grand Tasting
Saturday, June 13th 11:00am – 3:00 pm
Scharffenberger Cellars
The Pinot Noir Festival schedule of events continues with the Grand Tasting. Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites from more than 40 wineries and the area’s best restaurants and chefs! Taste wines from more than 50 producers in the beautiful vineyards of Scharffenberger Cellars, set against the golden hillsides of Anderson Valley.
A lively environment alongside world-class chefs, will serve up perfectly paired goodness from all corners of the venue. Look for the sparkling wine signals to discover the many producers who are crafting artisan bubbles from Pinot Noir!
2026 Winery Open Houses
Sunday, June 13th 11:00am – 5:00 pm
Various Wineries – Click below to view participating wineries
The Pinot Noir Festival schedule of events concludes on Sunday – Stock up on your favorites at participating wineries!
Meander along Highway 128 and stop at participating wineries for a little extra wine tasting, music, bites, vineyard tours, and special winery promotions. Advance reservations are required. Some wineries will remain complimentary and others will charge. Learn more from each winery.
(Mostly) Tickets Required – winery specific
Join Wineries on Sunday for VIP Open House Sunday Events
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