As my most favorite of Pinot Noir loving friends who read this blog — all 3 of you — you can save $80 off a ticket to attend The 10th Pinot Noir Summit if you act now. The 10th Pinot Noir Summit will once again be held at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District on February 25, 2012. Last year was the first time I attended and this year I also participated as a judge. The Pinot Noir Summit is unique in that this event is where the attendees become the judges and “pit their palates against the expert panel.” The Showdown consists of the 40 top wines from 50+ different appellations. The rest of day consists of workshops conducted by winemakers, viticulturalists and wine educators.
If you use my Insider’s Discount Code below you can receive 50% off the published price. No one will have better priced tickets, ever.
There are 2 types of tickets available:
- All Day Ticket including The Showdown, Workshop, Sparkling Wine Reception, and Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony ($130 Full Price – $100 until February 1st)
- Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony Only ($85 Full Price)
If you buy tickets to the All Day Summit before February 1st, you can save $80 per ticket (YOUR cost is only $50!).
To purchase tickets to The 10th Annual Pinot Noir Summit click here, or enter http://affairsofthevine.com/shop/
Use my Insiders Discount Code: PNS50 to receive 50% discount. The discount code is in effect now through February 18th. You must click on Apply Discount Code and enter PNS50 to receive the discount. At that time, if the event is not sold out, all tickets sold will be at full price.
You’re welcome.
AGENDA:
Full Day: 1:30-8:30 PM
Pinot Noir Showdown ~ A Blind Tasting
1:30-4:00 PM ~ A distinctly different format and atmosphere from other wine-tasting events, attendees blind taste and judge 40 of the top wines. Male and female votes are tallied separately and announced at the Grand Awards Ceremony.
Pinot Noir Workshops
4:15-5:15 PM
Ellen Landis, Moderator ~ “Sleek, Silky and Seductive – Pinot Noir”
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Sid Sall, Moderator ~ “What Makes a Great Vintage”
Sparkling Wine Tasting
5:30-6:00 PM - Wines That Dance on Your Tongue ~ Sparkling Wine Reception includes an international selection of cheeses and other tasty tidbits.
Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony
6:00 -8:30 PM - The Bay Area’s favorite meteorologist and celebrated wine aficionado, Spencer Christian of KGO/ABC will emcee the Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony. Top Pinot Noir winemakers will showcase their wines with a pinot-friendly selection of light hors d’oeuvre. The winners will be unveiled and final results will be announced by wine lover, Christian at 8:00 PM.
