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ALFRESCO TASTINGS
On Friday and Saturday afternoons, the IPNC hosts grand, outdoor tastings where guests have the exciting opportunity to taste, discuss, and enjoy featured Pinot noir with the winemakers who made them. This is a rare chance to taste and compare the 2007 and 2008 vintages from your favorite producers and Pinot regions.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
In the afternoons during the Celebration, enjoy a variety of informal activities including:
Pétanque Tournament
Back by popular demand! Cheer on Featured Winemakers in this French pastime as they compete for the prestigious title of IPNC Pétanque Champions.
The Oregon AVA Experience
Take a virtual tasting tour through Oregon's Willamette Valley AVAs as well as the Umpqua Valley AVA. Featured Winemakers will be on hand to share their wines, answer questions and explain the characteristics and profiles of each sub-region.
The Cure
Artisan charcuterie is on every foodie's radar, with some cured meat producers reaching cult status. Find out how curing is done with Adam Sappington of Portland's The Country Cat, who will demonstrate curing processes while you taste the final product with a lineup of California Pinots.
Barrel Shaping
Watch Rick DeFerrari of Oregon Barrel Works as he fires and shapes wood into barrels.
Author Book Signing
Authors of recent food and wine releases will be present to discuss their works with you. Pick up your own copy and have it signed on the spot.
And more to come...
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