{"id":9476,"date":"2018-12-07T18:55:44","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T02:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9476"},"modified":"2020-02-26T10:16:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T18:16:16","slug":"cocktail-corner-2019-world-of-pinot-noir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=9476","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: 2019 World of Pinot Noir"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The annual World of Pinot Noir event gathers the planet\u2019s foremost Pinot Noir wineries and winemakers, renowned chefs, sommeliers and leading wine scholars in a weekend-long seaside celebration of this delicious and storied wine. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by\u00a0Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for a special gift for that special wine lover? Tickets to the 2019 World of Pinot Noir<\/a> are sure to please even the pickiest palates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Always one of my favorite wine festivals,\u00a0this year\u2019s event includes more than 200 wineries from around the globe, pairing dinners, Pinot Noir parties and expert-led seminars.<\/p>\n

Some of the highlights include:<\/p>\n

Exploring the New World of Pinot Noir<\/strong> with Elaine Chukan Brown<\/a>, the American Specialist for JancisRobinson.com<\/a> and a contributing writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine<\/em><\/a>, leading a winemaker panel discussion and tasting exploring the exciting wines being produced in New Zealand, Oregon, Chile and California. The discussion will explore how these pioneering regions are helping shape the future of Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

Tasting the Signature Styles of Burgundy<\/strong> with David Glancy<\/a>, Master Sommelier and founder of the San Francisco Wine School, focuses on identifying the signature styles of the marque region.<\/p>\n

Local writer and Wine Enthusiast<\/em><\/a> Contributing Editor Matt Kettmann<\/a> will host a dozen famous winemakers during Stars of the Central Coast Dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0World of Pinot Noir takes\u00a0place Feb. 28 \u2013 Mar. 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Burgundy Dinner: Celebrating Domaine Chanson:<\/strong>\u00a0One of the great historic producers of Burgundy, Chanson is one of only six producers in Burgundy still remaining from the 18th century. For this five-course dinner, the host, Chanson\u2019s Managing Director Vincent Avenal, will be selecting verticals of some of his favorite wines to pair with the menu, created by Ritz-Carlton Bacara\u2019s Executive Chef Umit Kaygusuz<\/a>. The wines will include choice vintages of Chanson\u2019s Beaune Clos de F\u00e8ves Monopole, Savigny L\u00e8s Beaune Dominodes, Chamberton Clos de B\u00e8ze, and Beaune Cuv\u00e9e de Salins Hospice de Beaune. The dinner will open with Champagne Bollinger, Chanson\u2019s sister Champagne house.<\/p>\n

Savoy Vineyard: The Apex of Anderson Valley <\/strong>with Esther Mobley<\/a>, Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle<\/em>, exploring the wines from Anderson Valley\u2019s famous Savoy Vineyard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A great gift idea for any wine lover, The\u00a0World of Pinot Noir takes\u00a0place Feb. 28 \u2013 Mar. 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fess Parker Dinner<\/strong>\u00a0to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fess Parker Winery<\/a>, WOPN hosts a five-course dinner and retrospective of one of California Pinot Noir\u2019s most pioneering and influential wine families. Members of the Parker family, as well as head winemaker Blair Fox, will be on hand to walk guests through rare library wines representing the breadth and depth of the winery\u2019s portfolio. Chef John Cox<\/a> of The Bear and Star<\/a> restaurant will deliver a carefully paired menu of his signature refined ranch cuisine to complement the tasting.<\/p>\n

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The World of Pinot Noir Grand Tasting, courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition, there are more special winemaker dinners and seminars, an\u00a0Opening Night Party<\/strong>, Grand Tasting<\/strong> events on both Friday and Saturday, and a lovely\u00a0Ros\u00e9 Lawn Party<\/strong> on the bluff Saturday as well.<\/p>\n

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The Rose Lawn Party at World of Pinot Noir at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0World of Pinot Noir takes\u00a0<\/span>place February 28 \u2013 March 2 at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara<\/a>\u00a0(8301 Hollister Ave.).<\/p>\n

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit WorldofPinotNoir.com<\/a>. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

Cheers! Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more Cocktail Corner columns.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

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

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes<\/i>\u00a0mag<\/i>azine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie believes variety is the spice of life. Send your suggestions to Leslie@sbseasons.com.<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on December 7, 2018.<\/p>\n

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