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Arguably
the benchmark
Pinot Noir festival in the U.S., World
of Pinot Noir takes place the first full weekend
in March and includes two days of in-depth Tasting Seminars,
Grand Tastings (each with a unique roster of wineries), a
Featured Tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two
Gala Pinot Noir Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. These
food and wine extravaganzas are hosted by participating wineries
and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across
the U.S.
The
Cliffs Restaurant in Shell Beach, CA, plays host to the event,
and I must say, this is a stellar facility in a beautiful
location. The event kicks off with a seminar by John Haeger,
author of "North American Pinot Noir," possibly
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John Haeger gives the audience an encapsulated version of
his book, "north American Pinot Noir." Below
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participants selecting Seminar "A" are driven out
to Laetitia Vineyards and Winery for a seminar on the pioneers
of west coast Pinot Noir. Considered true legends of Pinot
Noir (as well as Pied Pipers for the variety on the West Coast),
these 4 gentlemen almost single-handedly started the New World
Pinot Noir revolution. Join us as we listen to 4 pinot pioneers:
Richard Sanford, Josh Jensen, Larry Hyde, and David Hirsch,
as they discuss the early roots of their respective vineyards
of Pinot Noir in California, and we hear about the trials
and tribulations of this “Heartbreak Grape.” Moderated
by the James Beard Award Winner - Anthony Dias Blue. |
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: Laetitia winemaker Eric Hickey, applies his keen sense of smell to
one of the wines in the flight. |
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| Above :
the panel of pioneers, consisting of (l to r) David Hirsch,
Larry Hyde, moderator Anthony Dias Blue, Josh Jensen, and
Richard Sanford. Below
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Josh Jensen, Calera Winery. Below
Right :
David Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards. |
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Left :
Richard Sanford. Bottom
Left :
David Hirsch, Larry Hyde, Anthony Dias Blue. Bottom
Right :
Larry Hyde. |
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