PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL

Anderson Valley, CA | MAY 19-21, 2023

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“…most red wines are all about flavor profiles and power.  Pinot Noir, on the other hand, is all about texture, that silky, sensual quality that awakens the senses.”  – Richard Paul Hinkle

One Varietal. One Appellation.

Pinot Festival

24th Annual

MAY 19-21, 2023

Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in California. More than 50 wineries pour, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Sample delicious food pairings, acquire library wines, exclusive experiences, and other treasures during our silent auction.

Learn alongside winemakers at Friday’s educational seminars … enjoy wine and music at the Friday sunset BBQ… immerse yourself in amazing Pinot, rosé and sparkling wines at the Grand Tasting on Saturday …  elevate your Saturday experience in the VIP Bubble Lounge… then explore the valley during Sunday’s winery open houses.

The safety of you and our community is important.
Be sure to book your lodging and secure your designated driver for the event.
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ONLINE Wine Auction

View our Pinot Month online auction and prepare to bid on them at the Grand Tasting (or before!). 

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EVENT Lodging

Lodging fills up quickly. Find lodging nearby on the Mendocino Coast.

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2023 PARTICIPATING Wineries

Baxter Wines
BeeHunter Wines
Berryessa Gap Winery
BlackKite Cellars Wine
Brashley Vineyards Wine
Bravium Wine
Calstar Cellars
ross-cobb-winemaker-winery
Copain Winery
Domaine Anderson Winery
Drew Family Cellars Winery
Fathers & Daughters Cellars Wines
FEL Wines
Foursight Wines Winery
Goldeneye Wines
anderson valley winery
Greenwood Ridge Winery
Handley Cellars Wines
winery estate vineyard
Hartford Family Wines
Hush Vineyards Winery
La Crema Wines
Lichen Estate Wines
LIOCO Winery
Littorai Wines
Long Meadow Ranch Vineyard
Lula Cellars Winery
Lussier Winery
Maggy Hawk Winery
Meyer Family Cellars Winery
Navarro Winery & Vineyards
Pangloss Cellars Winery
Pennyroyal Farms Winery
Phillips Hill Wine
Philo Ridge Winery
Read Holland Winery
Roederer Estate Winery
Roma's Vineyard & Winery
Winery Hopland CA
Scharffenberger Cellars Winery
Siduri
Texture Wines Winery
Thomas T Thomas Winery
Toulouse Vineyards
twomey winery anderson valley
Waits-Mast Winery
Weatherborne Winery
Williams Selyem Winery
Witching Stick Winery
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.

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Pinot Fest FAQs

How is the event dealing with COVID?
See our COVID section located at the bottom of this page.

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. 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 Grand Tasting and BBQ events are planned to take place outdoors. In case of rain for the Grand Tasting, we will provide tent coverage and for the BBQ, we will move to the Fairgrounds in Boonville.

Is this event handicap accessible?
Should you require accessibility assistance at this event, please let us know your needs as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours before the event.

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

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PINOT FEST Partners

A Special Thank You to Our Partners!
To-date, Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association has helped contribute over $430,000 to worthwhile local services, improving the lives of our community members.

 

WHAT ABOUT COVID?

Covid-safe precautions will be strictly enforced according to Mendocino County and state guidelines. All patrons attend at their own risk.

On Sunday, Anderson Valley wineries will host VIP tasting experiences. These experiences will also be enforced according to county and state guidelines and primarily outdoors, with ample room for safe distancing.