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Pinot Days is coming to Southern California this weekend! After six big events in San Francisco and three in Chicago, the winemakers are loading up and heading over the Grapevine, so to speak. 93 pinot producers (and counting) will show up and pour over 400 acclaimed pinots to their fan base. And, drum roll, Eve’s readers can get tickets at a 10% discount by entering the code EVEPINOTSC10. – Lisa Rigisich, Producer, Pinot Days
I’ve never been to this particular tasting event. At press time I have competed in their “Why are you so into Pinot?” contest for a chance to attend their first Annual Pinot Days Southern California Grand Festival on January 17. They were awarding 10 pairs of tickets to those who best articulated their love for the noble grape. “If you love pinot we know you are passionate show us what you¹ve got!” If I don’t win it’s because…I should have had a Pinot before writing:
“It is my duty as the only wine writer in Santa Clarita (http://evewine101.blogspot.com,
SCV Elite magazine, and the awesome West Ranch Beacon) to cover all things Pinot. Before Pinot Days we are having our own little local Pinot Noir tasting, readying our palates for yours! Oh, won’t you say yes, to a putting your Pinot on my palate? I promise to share!”
My own Pinot Noir Experiences
Our cellar, when first filled over 20 years ago, had more Pinot Noir than any other varietals, well before the film Sideway’s Miles publicized our finds in his beloved Santa Ynez valley. Pinot Noirs I recall having in 2009 were: Cambria Winery’s Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Montes Alfa Pinot Noir, Robert Summerland Pinot Noir Nugent 2005 and Santa Rita 2006, Ken Brown Pinot 2005, Hinton Pinot Noir 2004, different vintage years of Williams Selyem, Cosentino Pinot Noir Sonoma 2006, Kenwood, Handley, Cuvaison 2001…
Maybe I should have sent the above list to the judges of the contest…
What Friends Say about Pinot Days
Denise: I’m going! Susie: I’m interested, where do I get more info Eve? Kristin: I’m thinking of going too. Citysipper Everywhere: Looking forward to PINOT DAYS. Beverly: After reading several articles on Pinot and lots of tastings I found I like Pinot better then other reds and the main ingredient that is good for you is called resveratrol. While this may not affect the aspects of sensory enjoyment, it may draw the attention of health-conscious consumers. Lastly, I enjoy pairing it with steak, & pork chops.
From Pinot Days
The First Annual Pinot Days Southern California engages all the senses with its offering of gourmet food and 400 incredible pinot noirs. More than 75 pinot producers will pour their wines at Pinot Days, including the newly-released 2007 vintage, which critics are calling pinot’s best vintage in decades, and maybe ever. The three-day Los Angeles food and wine event includes two intimate winemaker dinners and the Grand Festival, a wine tasting event which gives wine lovers the opportunity to experience and enjoy some of the world’s best pinot noir and interact directly with the gifted and passionate winemakers who produce them. Pinot Days Southern California begins January 15 and culminates on January 17 with the Grand Festival at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA. Event tickets can be purchased at www.pinotdays.com.
Festival is on Sunday, January 17, 2010, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA. Information on Winemakers Dinners and retail store tastings to round off 4-day event Jan 14-Jan 17.
The Pinot Days Southern California event line-up includes:
January 14 Pinot Days Winemakers “Table Hop” Dinner at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
January 14, 2010 6:00pm-11:00pm, Beverly Hills, CA. $120
Executive Chef James Overbaugh, whose creative culinary style is hailed for its emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients and flavors from around the world, will present appetizers and a four course pinot-paired dinner with fourteen different pinots. The winemakers will move seats with every course so they can share their stories with attendees.
January 16 Pinot Days Winemakers “Table Hop” Dinner at Sage on the Coast
January 16, 2010 6:00pm-11:00pm, Newport Beach, CA. $100
Featuring renowned chef Rich Mead, this event offers an exquisite four course, pinot- paired dinner with fourteen different pinots. The winemakers will move seats with every course so they can share their stories with attendees.
January 17 Pinot Days Grand Festival
January 17, 2010 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA. $50
Sunday’s Grand Tasting will showcase over 400 pinot noirs and the 75 winemakers who produce them. A culinary extravaganza, the Pinot Days Grand Festival features dozens of gourmet samplings from local food purveyors California Cheese and Butter Association, Corn Maiden Foods, Gourmet Grill Masters, Lourdes Gourmet Foods, Fishlips Sushi and more.
Pinot Days is an event that connects wine enthusiasts directly with winemakers creating a unique opportunity for new and seasoned wine lovers to experience, enjoy and deepen their knowledge of pinot noir. Produced by the Bay Area Wine Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of pinot noir, Pinot Days was created by Steven and Lisa Rigisich out of their love for the “the noble grape.” The Bay Area Wine Project holds annual events in San Francisco, Chicago and Southern California. Pinotdays.com provides information about and access to wine-related events, wine education opportunities and wine trivia– including articles about outstanding wine personalities, winery profiles, reviews of wine events, restaurant wine lists, formal tastings and more. For more information visit www.pinotdays.com.
Highlights from the SCV Wine Calendar:
Pour Into Haiti: All Corked Up wine, and wine from our local SCV Vintner’s and Grower’s Association, is having a fundraising event on Thursday 1/21 from 6-8pm. The entire $15 charge, that includes wine and live music, will go to 3 Angels Children’s Relief in Haiti and by local advocates. The entire press release is on my blog right now.
News flash: Helen Laprairie band will be playing tonight, 1/15/10, Valencia Wine Co.
Local Tip: Tasting Basics Class, led by Valencia Wine Company’s Wine Educator Jeff Prange on Jan 30 at 4pm.
Hot Tip: Get out of SCV Jan 14-Jan17 for Pinot Days. I’ve talked it about it on both blogs. Just click already: http://pinotdays.com and use EVEPINOTSC10 for discount.
Save the Date for My e Pick: Think out of the Chinese Food Container with New Moon Valencia’s contemporary Chinese first Wine Pairing dinner On Tuesday January 26th at 6:30pm featuring Michael-David Family of Wines. Reserve now: 661-257-4321 only 40 seats available.
Yours, in wine and out,
Eve Bushman- commentary
Eve Bushman is a local writer that specializes in writing about wine. You can find great articles by Eve on her blog at http://www.evewine101.blogspot.com or email her at ebushman@earthlink.net. Her commentaries represent her own opinions and not necessarily the views of any organization she may be affiliated with or those of the West Ranch Beacon. She is also now on Facebook!
Pinot Days is coming to Southern California this weekend! After six big events in San Francisco and three in Chicago, the winemakers are loading up and heading over the Grapevine, so to speak. 93 pinot producers (and counting) will show up and pour over 400 acclaimed pinots to their fan base. And, drum roll, Eve’s readers can get tickets at a 10% discount by entering the code EVEPINOTSC10. – Lisa Rigisich, Producer, Pinot Days
I’ve never been to this particular tasting event. At press time I have competed in their “Why are you so into Pinot?” contest for a chance to attend their first Annual Pinot Days Southern California Grand Festival on January 17. They were awarding 10 pairs of tickets to those who best articulated their love for the noble grape. “If you love pinot we know you are passionate show us what you¹ve got!” If I don’t win it’s because…I should have had a Pinot before writing:
“It is my duty as the only wine writer in Santa Clarita (http://evewine101.blogspot.com,
SCV Elite magazine, and the awesome West Ranch Beacon) to cover all things Pinot. Before Pinot Days we are having our own little local Pinot Noir tasting, readying our palates for yours! Oh, won’t you say yes, to a putting your Pinot on my palate? I promise to share!”
My own Pinot Noir Experiences
Our cellar, when first filled over 20 years ago, had more Pinot Noir than any other varietals, well before the film Sideway’s Miles publicized our finds in his beloved Santa Ynez valley. Pinot Noirs I recall having in 2009 were: Cambria Winery’s Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Montes Alfa Pinot Noir, Robert Summerland Pinot Noir Nugent 2005 and Santa Rita 2006, Ken Brown Pinot 2005, Hinton Pinot Noir 2004, different vintage years of Williams Selyem, Cosentino Pinot Noir Sonoma 2006, Kenwood, Handley, Cuvaison 2001…
Maybe I should have sent the above list to the judges of the contest…
What Friends Say about Pinot Days
Denise: I’m going! Susie: I’m interested, where do I get more info Eve? Kristin: I’m thinking of going too. Citysipper Everywhere: Looking forward to PINOT DAYS. Beverly: After reading several articles on Pinot and lots of tastings I found I like Pinot better then other reds and the main ingredient that is good for you is called resveratrol. While this may not affect the aspects of sensory enjoyment, it may draw the attention of health-conscious consumers. Lastly, I enjoy pairing it with steak, & pork chops.
From Pinot Days
The First Annual Pinot Days Southern California engages all the senses with its offering of gourmet food and 400 incredible pinot noirs. More than 75 pinot producers will pour their wines at Pinot Days, including the newly-released 2007 vintage, which critics are calling pinot’s best vintage in decades, and maybe ever. The three-day Los Angeles food and wine event includes two intimate winemaker dinners and the Grand Festival, a wine tasting event which gives wine lovers the opportunity to experience and enjoy some of the world’s best pinot noir and interact directly with the gifted and passionate winemakers who produce them. Pinot Days Southern California begins January 15 and culminates on January 17 with the Grand Festival at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA. Event tickets can be purchased at www.pinotdays.com.
Festival is on Sunday, January 17, 2010, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Avenue, Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA. Information on Winemakers Dinners and retail store tastings to round off 4-day event Jan 14-Jan 17.
The Pinot Days Southern California event line-up includes:
January 14 Pinot Days Winemakers “Table Hop” Dinner at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
January 14, 2010 6:00pm-11:00pm, Beverly Hills, CA. $120
Executive Chef James Overbaugh, whose creative culinary style is hailed for its emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients and flavors from around the world, will present appetizers and a four course pinot-paired dinner with fourteen different pinots. The winemakers will move seats with every course so they can share their stories with attendees.
January 16 Pinot Days Winemakers “Table Hop” Dinner at Sage on the Coast
January 16, 2010 6:00pm-11:00pm, Newport Beach, CA. $100
Featuring renowned chef Rich Mead, this event offers an exquisite four course, pinot- paired dinner with fourteen different pinots. The winemakers will move seats with every course so they can share their stories with attendees.
January 17 Pinot Days Grand Festival
January 17, 2010 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA. $50
Sunday’s Grand Tasting will showcase over 400 pinot noirs and the 75 winemakers who produce them. A culinary extravaganza, the Pinot Days Grand Festival features dozens of gourmet samplings from local food purveyors California Cheese and Butter Association, Corn Maiden Foods, Gourmet Grill Masters, Lourdes Gourmet Foods, Fishlips Sushi and more.
Pinot Days is an event that connects wine enthusiasts directly with winemakers creating a unique opportunity for new and seasoned wine lovers to experience, enjoy and deepen their knowledge of pinot noir. Produced by the Bay Area Wine Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of pinot noir, Pinot Days was created by Steven and Lisa Rigisich out of their love for the “the noble grape.” The Bay Area Wine Project holds annual events in San Francisco, Chicago and Southern California. Pinotdays.com provides information about and access to wine-related events, wine education opportunities and wine trivia– including articles about outstanding wine personalities, winery profiles, reviews of wine events, restaurant wine lists, formal tastings and more. For more information visit www.pinotdays.com.
Highlights from the SCV Wine Calendar:
Pour Into Haiti: All Corked Up wine, and wine from our local SCV Vintner’s and Grower’s Association, is having a fundraising event on Thursday 1/21 from 6-8pm. The entire $15 charge, that includes wine and live music, will go to 3 Angels Children’s Relief in Haiti and by local advocates. The entire press release is on my blog right now.
News flash: Helen Laprairie band will be playing tonight, 1/15/10, Valencia Wine Co.
Local Tip: Tasting Basics Class, led by Valencia Wine Company’s Wine Educator Jeff Prange on Jan 30 at 4pm.
Hot Tip: Get out of SCV Jan 14-Jan17 for Pinot Days. I’ve talked it about it on both blogs. Just click already: http://pinotdays.com and use EVEPINOTSC10 for discount.
Save the Date for My e Pick: Think out of the Chinese Food Container with New Moon Valencia’s contemporary Chinese first Wine Pairing dinner On Tuesday January 26th at 6:30pm featuring Michael-David Family of Wines. Reserve now: 661-257-4321 only 40 seats available.
Yours, in wine and out,
Eve Bushman- commentary
Eve Bushman is a local writer that specializes in writing about wine. You can find great articles by Eve on her blog at http://www.evewine101.blogspot.com or email her at ebushman@earthlink.net. Her commentaries represent her own opinions and not necessarily the views of any organization she may be affiliated with or those of the West Ranch Beacon. She is also now on Facebook!