9TH ANNUAL PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO GRAND FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING  
Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:00pm-5:00pm
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center - Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $75

Pinot Days San Francisco celebrates the amazing noble grape in all its gloriously diverse styles, and this year's offering is more broad and complete than ever. 140 artisan winemakers representing every domestic pinot noir region will pour the fruits of their craft, each sharing their unique interpretation of pinot noir and the stories of their winemaking.

But don't stop there; please taste pinot of all regions and styles, no matter what your particular stylistic preference because good pinot is good pinot, and the proof will be in your glass. Wander from a Santa Rita Hills producer to one from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste how pinot from Sonoma Coast is different from Santa Lucia Highlands pinot. No matter what preconceived notions you arrive with, leave your "camp" and go in search of great wine! No place, no event, celebrates such great wine in so many styles. With an open mind and a ready glass, you will discover new favorites right and left...and sideways.

9TH ANNUAL PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO GRAND FESTIVAL TRADE TASTING  
Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Mason, San Francisco - Festival Pavilion  - Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $0

These first hours provide members of the wine buying trade to taste up to 300 acclaimed pinots, and to speak with their producers. Applicants must have wine buying power to qualify. Industry qualified applicants may apply by clicking HERE.

A SOJOURN THROUGH THE MANY STYLES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA APPELLATIONS  
Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Mason Center - Fleet Room - Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $70
We have assembled 16 of the finest representations of the many regions and diverse styles of California pinot from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. James Laube, Wine Spectator’s SENIOR EDITOR AND PINOT NOIR expert, will play host to the tasting journey, commenting on the wines within each flight, introducing the acclaimed producers and discussing their various approaches that have enabled them to craft the most sought-after pinots in the market today. During each of the four flights our favorite chef, Crista Luedtke of Boon Eat + Drink, will pair the flight of pinots with one of her amazingly creative pinot-focused dishes. At the end of the tasting, James will take some time to answer your questions and cap off a truly special evening of pinot noir.

AN AFTERNOON WITH JEAN CHARLES BOISSET  
Saturday, June 29, 2013 4:00pm-6:00pm
Fort Mason Center - Fleet Room - Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $50
Ever seen a Burgundy holding hands with a California pinot? Jean Charles Boisset has made the match, and it’s a beautiful one. We have invited Jean Charles to host one of our Focus tastings not just because he is arguably the most charming man on the planet, but because he bridges the two greatest pinot regions in the world: California and Burgundy. Jean Charles grew up in Vougeot among the historic vineyards of the Côte de Nuits into one of Burgundy’s great families. The Russian River Valley compelled him to move from Old World to New, where he is now the father of several California pinot labels, including DeLoach and Buena Vista Carneros, as well as JCB, which blends Russian River Valley grapes with pinot from Burgundy. Join us for a tasting of 12 spectacular burgundies, spectacular California pinots, and unparalleled blends of the two. We will learn much from Jean Charles as he tells of his life and passion in both regions, and discusses what we all know: That no matter where it’s from, well-made pinot noir trumps any other variety, taking you to particular places with each taste. And with Jean Charles, the journey is on a Vespa (metaphorically speaking). We hope that you won’t miss this rare meeting of old world and new; as for us, we will be in the front row. NOTE: To sweeten the evening, you’ll have an opportunity not only to taste but to buy a number of these wines right at the event, and take them home with you. To boot, if you have purchased both an Early-Entry ticket to the Grand Festival, you will have a $50 credit toward the purchase of wines.

VIP DIVERSITY SEMINAR AND EARLY ACCESS TO GRAND FESTIVAL  
Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:00pm-5:00pm
Fort Mason, San Francisco - Festival Pavilion  - Buchanan Street and Marina Boulevard, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $125

This VIP ticket will allow you to enter Sunday's Grand Festival two hours early, at Noon, to experience a sit-down tasting featuring four wineries each sharing two of their best pinots. For the last hour you can roam the festival and taste any of the featured wineries in an intimate setting. The public will be admitted at 2:00pm, and you are free to stay and taste until our 5:00pm closing.

To sweeten the deal, Pinot Days is offering all the VIP and Early Entry attendees a credit for the amount you paid above the $75 standard ticket fee toward any purchases of wine at the event (minimum purchase must be $100). That credit will be applied to your order and you will see the credit when you view your confirmation.

WINEMAKERS 'TABLE HOP' DINNER AT ONE MARKET RESTAURANT   
Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:30pm-10:30pm
One Market Restaurant - 1 Market St San Francisco, CA 94105 (Click here for map of location)
Price: $140 (inclusive of tax & gratuity)

Pinot Days joins forces with the American Institute of Wine and Food to offer you a spectacular Pinot Days Winemaker Dinner: Twelve wines, Twelve winemakers and incredible one-night only menu specially designed to highlight pinot noir's great stylistic versatility and pairing ability at the iconic One Market Restaurant by Executive Chef/Partner Mark Dommen who will offer starters to enjoy with wines from 4 pinot producers in a walk-about style, and then a four-course sumptuous dinner plus dessert to remember, each course paired with two pinots from two different producers. Enjoy this incredible, pinot-paired dinner and the colorful, gifted winemakers who create them. The winemakers will move to different tables with every course so that they are able to share their stories with attendees.

As previous year's attendees can attest, we explore the diversity of styles and terriors of Pinot Noir. Which styles do you prefer, which wine goes best with each course. It all makes for lively discussion at your table as you engage with the people who make these wines. Producers and menu will follow. But please save the date and reserve early as this event does sell out. Once again we will feature a silent auction of large format bottles from these great producers. All the proceeds from the silent auction will benefit The AIWF of Northern California, and $50 of your dinner ticket is tax deductible.

To order tickets for the Winemakers Dinner, you must link to the AIWF site. Please click HERE.

PINOT DAYS PINOT NIGHT AT THE VINE AT BRIDGES  
Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:00-8:00pm
The Vine at Bridges - 480 Hartz Ave Danville, CA 94526  (Click here for map of location)
Price: $20 Public Tasting, $30 VIP Tasting

For years The Vine at Bridges has wholeheartedly supported California pinot by giving the grape its proper prominence on their shelves, and representing our noble grape’s diversity of style. On this special night, five producers will bring out their best pinots, and the consumer will reap the benefit!

VIP TASTING: The first hour of the tasting will be a sit-down affair with four producers pouring two wines each. These eight wines will demonstrate the breadth of California pinot and the diversity of its regional styles. The pinots will be paired with a small-plate meat and cheese appetizer. Each producer will spend some time answering your questions and sharing his or her approach to crafting pinot that exemplifies a style and region. If you wish to attend the first hour the cost will be $30. After the hour-long VIP Tasting (from 5-6pm), you will be able to join the public and taste in the main room for an additional two hours.

PUBLIC TASTING: From 6-8pm, attendees will have the opportunity to taste an amazing and diverse array of pinots from five of our favorite Pinot producers, rubbing elbows with the winery owners and winemakers who craft the wines. We dare say the personalities and stories rival the wines which is saying a lot. Come and enjoy.

In addition, if you purchase $300 of four attending producers’ pinot from The Vine at Bridges, Pinot Days will provide you two complimentary tickets to our Grand Festival (a $150 value!).

K & L WINE MERCHANTS (SAN FRANCISCO) PINOT DAYS PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT  
Saturday, June 29, 2013 Noon-3:00pm
K & L Wine Merchants, San Francisco - 638 4th Street, San Francisco (Click here for map of location)
Price: $20

Four California pinot producers will pour up to 3 wines each to interested customers and will talk about their labors of love making wine from this noble grape. This is an opportunity to taste some of the most acclaimed pinots on the market today, and to meet and talk with the people who create them.

In addition, if you purchase $300 of four attending producer's pinot from K&L, Pinot Days will provide you two complimentary tickets to our Grand Festival (a $150 value!).

Join us for this unique opportunity to taste and meet with winemakers in an intimate setting.To reserve your spot, please link to the K&L website by clicking, HERE.

K & L WINE MERCHANTS (REDWOOD CITY) PINOT DAYS PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT  
Saturday, June 29, 2013 1:00pm-4:00pm
K & L Wine Merchants, Redwood City - 3005 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 (Click here for map of location)
Price: $20

Four California pinot producers will pour up to 3 wines each to interested customers and will talk about their labors of love making wine from this noble grape. This is an opportunity to taste some of the most acclaimed pinots on the market today, and to meet and talk with the people who create them.

In addition, if you purchase $300 of four attending producer's pinot from K&L, Pinot Days will provide you two complimentary tickets to our Grand Festival (a $150 value!).

Join us for this unique opportunity to taste and meet with winemakers in an intimate setting.To reserve your spot, please link to the K&L website by clicking, HERE.