A 3-Day Wine Festival of Pinot Noir, Food, Music, & Winemakers in Anderson Valley
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2024 Schedule!
Reaching New Heights, 2024 Technical Conference
Friday, May 17th 8:30am – 4:00 pm
Mendocino Fairgrounds
Within the trajectory of every main wine region, the early years of discovery and trial are essential to growth. As regions mature, the farming and winemaking mindset, wine styles and even the varieties shift towards a more complete vision of “who we want to be when we grow up.” Join us as we lean into a retrospective of Anderson Valley’s strengths, along with the learnings propelling us to a new place of excellence and rigor.
Educational panel discussions, focused wine tastings, and more, with breakfast and lunch provided. Learn from winemakers, vineyard owners, wine educators and members of the wine industry.
MORNING SESSIONS:
- Vision for Farming in the Next 40 Years in AV: Vintners and experts will discuss farming for the future, including resource use efficiency for water & soil, a recent milestone achievement in water rights for two of the region’s vineyards, climate resiliency, and pest and disease management. Moderated by Christopher Chen, University of California ANR.
- Getting High (Elevation) in Anderson Valley: Winemakers and farmers will discuss the unique characteristics of farming and making wine from the eastern and western ridges. A comparative tasting will help the audience explore the nuances better in relation to the wines of the valley floor.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS:
- What Grows Together, Goes Together: How Anderson Valley Pinot Noir compliments food, specifically the cuisine found locally in this cool coastal area, in partnership with CIA Greystone.
- The Positioning of Anderson Valley in the Marketplace: A conversation about how Anderson Valley is compared vs. other Pinot Noir regions in the marketplace.
2024 Casual BBQ & Sunset in the Vineyard
Friday, May 17th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Lula Cellars
One of the most favorite events of the festival is the casual BBQ! Mingle with locals and winemakers, while soaking up the vibe of our amazing community. This year’s BBQ will be held in the Deep End of the Valley, with live music and tons of great wine!
Relax amidst the beautiful views at Lula Cellar for live music and Lula Cellars renowned Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and wines along with special bottles shared by the valley’s winemakers. Optional – bring a bottle to share!
Tickets sell out so reserve early.
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2024 VIP Bubble Lounge
Saturday, May 18th 10:00am – 1:00 pm
Scharffenberger Cellars
Only 100 tickets are available to gain VIP access to this exclusive room on the beautiful grounds of Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo. 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, Tsar Nicolai Caviar 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.
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2024 Grand Tasting
Saturday, May 18th 11:00am – 3:00 pm
Scharffenberger Cellars
Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites from more than 50 wineries and the area’s best restaurants and chefs! Taste wines from more than 50 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!
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2024 Winery Open Houses
Sunday, May 19TH 11:00am – 5:00 pm
Various Wineries (DETAILS ARE COMING END OF MARCH 2024 – See Below for List of 2023 Participating Wineries)
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, vineyard tours, and special winery promotions. Advance reservations are required. Some wineries will remain complimentary and others will charge. Learn more from each winery.
(Mostly) Tickets Required – winery specific
Bid on Rare Wine Experiences Benefiting Important Charities
2023 Participating Open House Wineries
2024 OPEN HOUSES EXPECTED END OF MARCH 2024
Sunday, May 19th, 11:00am – 4:00 pm
Recap of 2023 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Individual Winery pages will be updated as we receive information (click on each winery logo to learn more). The winery will manage all reservations and walk-in admittance.
