{"id":6303,"date":"2014-02-28T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6303"},"modified":"2014-02-28T10:00:34","modified_gmt":"2014-02-28T18:00:34","slug":"cocktail-corner-pinot-noir-comes-to-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6303","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Pinot Noir Comes to Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by\u00a0Leslie Dinaberg<\/a>\u00a0 |<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shell Beach’s loss is Santa Barbara gain.<\/p>\n

After 13 years of hosting the annual World of Pinot Noir<\/a>, the two-day event moves to Santa Barbara this weekend (February 28-March 1), specifically to the luxurious, oceanfront Bacara Resort and Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The mission is “to bring Pinot Noir producers from the most exceptional and unique regions in the world together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and education at the edge of California’s beautiful Central Coast.” For a complete look at the impressive list of participants click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday’s highlights include a seminar titled “Burgundy & Oregon: Parallels in Latitudes” where wine writer Katherine Cole<\/a> shines a spotlight on the fact that though 4,000 miles apart, Burgundy and Oregon share a latitude and are both stellar Pinot Noir producing regions. As part of the seminar, guests will be treated to a three-course gourmet lunch in Restaurant Mir\u00f3 prepared by executive chef David Reardon<\/a> and chef de cuisine Johan Denizot<\/a>, created specifically to pair with the wines of the 45th parallel.<\/p>\n

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Now that’s my kind of professional development day!<\/p>\n

Later that afternoon is the Friday Grand Tasting, featuring Pinot Noir from more than 100 producers, as well as a silent auction, screenings of wine-themed movies Somm<\/em> and Sideways<\/em> (with wine of course) and special winemaker dinners that evening.<\/p>\n

Saturday’s seminar spotlights The Insider Wines of the Cote d\u2019Or, where Don Kinnan CSS, CWE<\/a> tells all about the secret wines, small producers, and boutique producers of the Cote d\u2019Or. The session also includes a detailed discussion of the mountain of Corton, location of the Cote d\u2019Or\u2019s greatest expanse of Grand Cru vineyard acreage.<\/p>\n

In addition to Corton and Corton-Charlemagne, wines will be tasted from Marsannay, Fixin, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-Les-Beaune, Monthelie, Auxey-Duresses, Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay. A short history of viticulture and principal vineyards in each village will be presented. During the presentation, 12 wines, selected to represent their villages best \u201cterroirs\u201d will be tasted.<\/p>\n

Following the seminar, guests will enjoy a Burgundy-inspired three-course luncheon created by Bacara\u2019s culinary team in the Mir\u00f3 Restaurant.<\/p>\n

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That afternoon is a second Grand Tasting, featuring a different roster of wineries from California and even more wines from our international and regional participants\u2014more than 120 producers of this alluring wine.<\/p>\n

If you’ve still got a taste for the grape, the Saturday Grand Tasting\u00a0is followed by an evening gala, with a seasonal and fresh plated amuse bouche as the featured winemakers and the team of sommeliers introduce themselves. Eat, Drink, Enjoy!<\/p>\n

For more information and tickets click\u00a0 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

Originally published in\u00a0Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>\u00a0on February 28, 2014.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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