• Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Event

PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL

Anderson Valley, CA | May 20-22, 2022

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One Varietal. One Appellation.

3-DAY FESTIVAL OF WINE, FOOD, MUSIC, EDUCATION AND GORGEOUS SCENERY

Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in California. More than 50 wineries will pour for you at the Pinot Noir Festival, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Our best chefs will serve up delicious food pairings all weekend, and you can also acquire library wines, art, and other treasures during our ever-popular silent auction.

Learn alongside winemakers at Friday’s educational seminars … immerse yourself in amazing Pinot, rosé and sparkling wines at the Grand Tasting on Saturday … then explore the valley during Sunday’s winery open houses. Evening excitement includes a gourmet BBQ, multi-course winemaker dinners and an open-air concert on Saturday evening.

For an unmatched combination of ruggedly beautiful and exquisitely refined, come to Anderson Valley this May. We keep the Pinot Noir Festival intimate and accessible, so reserve your tickets and lodging now!

Pinot Festival Schedule

May 20 – 22 2022

  • Friday, May 20 - 8:30am - 4:30pm

     

    Technical Conference

    Located at Mendocino Fairgrounds
    Educational seminars, vineyard-focus tastings, and more, with breakfast and lunch provided. Learn from winemakers, vineyard owners, wine educators and members of the wine media.

    • 50 Years of Winegrowing in Anderson Valley with Glenn McGourty, UC Davis

    • Anderson Valley Winemaker Evolution: Still to Sparkling with Thom Elkjer, Author & Journalist

    • Exploring the Stamp of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir with Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Critic and David Adelsheim, Oregon Vintner

    • Walkaround (self-guided) tasting of 2019 Pinot Noir barrel samples, grouped by sub-region

    • Roundtable discussion about the unique expression of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

    Limited number of tickets available

  • Friday, May 20 - 5-8pm

     

    Casual BBQ & Sunset in the Vineyard

    Located at Goldeneye Winery
    This year’s BBQ will feature a Mediterranean vibe! Enjoy grilled chicken shawarma and tasty sides created by Chef Olan Cox of Mendough’s Woodfire, live music and tons of great Anderson Valley wine! Join us amidst the beautiful vineyards at Goldeneye Winery for a theatrical BBQ, music by The Dirt Roosters and Goldeneye’s renowned Pinot Noirs, along with special bottles shared by the valley’s winemakers. Optional – bring a bottle to share!

    Ticket Required

  • Saturday, May 21 - 10am - 1pm

     

    VIP Bubbles Lounge

    Located at Scharffenberger Cellars
    The bubble lounge at the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival is sponsored by the Roederer Estate Family of Wines. Only 75 tickets are available to gain VIP access to this exclusive room on the beautiful grounds of Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo. Come and 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 hors d’oeuvres and talk to winemakers and like-minded bubble aficionados while gazing out over the beautiful Scharffenberger Cellars vineyards, just steps from the grand tasting event.

    Tickets Required

  • Saturday, May 21 - 11am - 3pm

     

    Grand Tasting

    Located at Scharffenberger Cellars
    Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites from more than 40 wineries and the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Taste wines from more than 40 producers in the beautiful vineyards of Scharffenberger Cellars, set against the golden hillsides of Anderson Valley. Live music and 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!

    Ticket Required

  • Sunday, May 22

     

    Winery Open Houses

    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, and special winery promotions.

    Open House Event Details coming soon.

Pinot Noir

Why Pinot Noir?

Pinot Noir is one of the most challenging wines to get right, so why do winemakers love to work with it? First and foremost, Pinot requires cool-climate growing conditions and is not easy to work with in the vineyard. During the spring delicate buds are susceptible to frost, which is common in Pinot’s preferred cool and coastal growing areas. During the summer months thin skins can easily be sunburned and, when harvest arrives, Pinot prefers the precision and care by the human hand to avoid bruising. The producers of Anderson Valley enjoy the challenge and take great care and pride to ensure that our Pinot Noir is taken care of and loved by the most sophisticated of palates.

Pinot Fest FAQs

Additional Questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at info@avwines.com

Is the event family or pet-friendly?
Unfortunately, no. Even though this seems like a family/pet-friendly location, this is an adult wine event, per ABC rules. No pets, no minors.

What’s your return policy?
Refunds can be requested up to 30 days before the event start date with a 10% handling fee.

What is the dress code?
Dress for the weather. Evenings are chilly in Anderson Valley so be sure to bring layers, especially for the BBQ and Concert. The Grand Tasting takes place on an outdoor lawn next to vineyards. Therefore, we recommend comfortable footwear and layers in case there is a chill in the air.

Is this event outdoors or indoors?
The event is planned to take place outdoors. In case of rain, we will provide tent coverage.

A Special Thank You to Our Partners!
To-date, Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association has helped contribute over $400,000 to worthwhile local services, improving the lives of our community members.

PINOT FEST Partners

 

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