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THROUGHOUT THE CELEBRATION WEEKEND, ENJOY A VARIETY OF INFORMAL AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
WILD MUSHROOMS & PINOT Explore the affinity between these two natural partners with acclaimed chef and mushroom hound, Jack Czarnecki of the Joel Palmer House.
¡SALUD! PREVIEW Taste select ¡Salud! cuveés that winemakers are designing for the 2008 Auction.
TOP 10 PINOTS YOU'RE NOT DRINKING Discover the gems you may be missing with host Andrea Robinson.
JASPER MORRIS ON BURGUNDY Catch a glimpse of his forthcoming book on Burgundy.
A CONVERSATION WITH DOMINIQUE LAFON Meet this legendary Burgundian producer and learn about his new venture in Oregon.
WHAT'S IN A NAME? Learn the difference between wines that are certified L.I.V.E., biodynamic, and organic. Chat with winemakers about their growing philosophies as you taste their wines.
CALIFORNIA AVAs Demystify California's abundance of diverse Pinot Noir growing regions with sommelier Nick Helfrich, of San Francisco's Jardinière.
FARMER'S MARKET Savor delicious creations with chefs Dustin Clark (Wildwood), Autumn Martin (Theo Chocolate), Cathy Whims (Nostrana), Stephanie Pearl Kimmel (Marché), and Travis Mason (Portland Roasting) as they partner with their favorite farmers. Learn what sustainable, fair-trade, organic and artisanal foods mean to these chefs and to the hard-working people who grow them.