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Pinot Noir Technical Conference

Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00pm
Price: $95.00   Sold Out!

Enjoy a full day of educational seminars about winegrowing and winemaking at the fairground’s Apple Hall. A light breakfast & lunch is included.

Interact with grape growers and winemakers, plus members of the media, while exploring the intricacies of  Pinot Noir produced in Anderson Valley.

AM Session

8:30  Welcome address and opening comments by guest Moderator, Greg Walter. 
Greg will present  brief discussion of the current state of Pinot Noir.
 
8:35 – 8:45  From the front lines, a report on the state of viticulture in Mendocino County
Speaker Glenn McGourty, Viticulture and plant science advisor UCCE Davis.
Glenn has been one of the most active, influential and successful contributors to the Mendocino agricultural community and continues to be a vital resource for farmers of all kinds. Glenn will present a short overview of current events.
 
8:45 – 9:45   Agricultural Water Use in Anderson Valley
Speakers, Glenn McGourty, Josh Metz of GeoVine, and Liz Spence with The Nature Conservancy, California, will discuss outcomes of a recent study done on the Navarro River Watershed. By compiling multiple data sets from private, local, state and federal surveys recently completed in the area, Glenn and his team have developed a revealing image of the Navarro River Watershed and how it is being influenced by agriculture.

9:45-10:00 - Break

10:00 - 10:30  Pinot Noir Blanc Tasting Panel  
A comparative tasting to enliven the palates in the room and a chance to explore a few examples of a new emerging trend in the Pinot Noir market: a still white wine, Pinot Noir Blanc. After several articles in various wine publications, a few early-morning calls to New Zealand and an expedition to Oregon, a handful of Anderson Valley Pinot producers (Alta, Angel Camp & Balo) have brought their explorations home.
 
10:30-11:00   Pinot Noir Suitcase Clone “828”: An Intriguing Story Revealed
Speaker, Dr. Rusty Gaffney . A long time writer and publisher of the PinotFile, Dr. Gaffney will present his research into the sordid history of Pinot Noir clone 828. Using morphological and anecdotal evidence, a compelling case is made that may leave you wondering if your favorite 828 plantings might be something else all together.

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15  Barrel Selection for Pinot Noir Tasting Panel
 Speaker Mel Knox, Knox Barrels. A thirty-year veteran of the oak barrel trade and a long time broker for Tonnellerie Francois Freres and Tonnellerie Taransaud, Mel has a unique insight into some of the greatest Pinot Noir produced in Northern California. For many years he has sourced fruit from Anderson Valley for his own Pinot Noir label, Ice-la Bas. He will be discussing a 1-4 year air drying trial.
 
12:15 - 1:15  Lunch
A delightful repast in the Fairground's Redwood Grove will include grilled buffalo burgers with complementary sides and, of course, a selection of local wines.

Afternoon Session

1:15 -2:15  Riedel Glass Comparituve Tasting Panel
Speaker, Sylivie Laly, Director of Winery Sales, Riedel Glass. This tasting panel will feature three local winemakers and will explore the effects of three different glasses on three different Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs, Baxter, Knez and Goldeneye.

2:30-3:30 - Wiley Vineyard Focus Tasting Panel with Brad Wiley, Wiley Vineyards.
Experience an historical and sensorial walk through one of the most westerly and one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in Anderson Valley.Brad Wiley and Van Williamson (Witching Stick) will be presenting barrel samples of 3 clonal lots from Wiley Vineyard, 2012.


Followed by Q and A
 

Breakfast Sponsored by: Pacific Chemical and Big River Coffee

      

Breakfast will include savory custards, fresh fruit, breads and local juices and featuring Big River Coffee.

Thank you to all our Pinot Festival Sponsors

 

 
 

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