"Everyone mingles. Your tablemate at lunch may be a winemaker from Burgundy, or a grape grower from New Zealand, or a high school principal from Chicago." - Frank J. Prial, The New York Times
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THURSDAY, JULY 24
3 to 6 pm - Early Registration
On the patio of Riley Hall, Linfield College. Early registration is strongly encouraged as the IPNC begins early in the morning on Friday with the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch at 9 am.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
7:30 to 8:30 am - Registration and Breakfast Buffet
If you didn't register on Thursday, join us on the patio of Riley Hall to register Friday morning. Begin each day with a sumptuous continental breakfast designed to show off our abundance of local produce and baked goods.
8:30 to 9 am - Opening Ceremonies
IPNC Master of Ceremonies, Andrea Robinson, welcomes you to the Celebration, and the Featured Winemakers are introduced.
9 am - Team Up
After the Opening Ceremonies, guests will divide into two teams: Group A and Group B. See the "Team Events" box below:
| Team Events: Guests will be divided into two groups for the morning seminars and lunch, reuniting for the afternoon activities and dinners. On Friday, Group A will go on the Bus Tour, while Group B will remain on campus. On Saturday, the groups will switch so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy every part of the program. If you would like to request to be teamed with friends, please let our office know by May 31. |
9 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group A boards the buses promptly at 9 am and travels through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery for a guided stroll through the vineyard and winery followed by an intimate winery lunch prepared by one of our featured guest chefs.
9 am to 3 pm - Morning Seminar (more info)
Group B remains on campus for the morning seminar, followed by a lavish Alfresco Lunch.
3 to 5 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info)
At 3 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of activities.
Activities include:
- Wild Mushrooms & Pinot
- Salud Preview
- Top 10 Pinots You're Not Drinking
- Jasper Morris on Burgundy
IPNC hosted grand tasting in which the first 30 winemakers pour their Featured Pinot noir wines for you.
8 to 11 pm - The Grand Dinner (more info)
The best place to enjoy dinner in Oregon in July is under the stars. Join famed for a handmade meal designed to accompany a river of Pinot.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
7:30 to 9 am - Breakfast Buffet
9 am - Team Up
Today, Group A and Group B switch team events.
9 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group B boards the buses at 9 am and travels through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery for a guided stroll through the vineyard and winery followed by an intimate winery lunch prepared by one of our featured guest chefs.
9 am to 3 pm - Morning Seminar (more info)
Group A remains on campus for the morning seminar, followed by a lavish Alfresco Lunch.
3 to 5 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info)
At 3 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a variety of activities.
Activities include:
- A Conversation with Dominique Lafon
- What's in a Name?
- California's AVAs
- Farmer's Market
IPNC hosted grand tasting in which the second set of 30 winemakers pour their Featured Pinot noir wines for you.
7:30 to 11:30 pm - Northwest Salmon Bake (more info)
A time-honored and much-loved tradition of the IPNC, wild salmon is prepared northwest style on alder stakes over a huge custom-built fire pit. A veritable ocean of wine from all over the globe will accompany an extravagant outdoor buffet designed by our guest chefs. After dinner, enjoy dancing under the stars in the lantern-lit Oak Grove.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
10 am to noon - Sparkling Finale (more info)
The Celebration concludes with a sumptuous brunch buffet of favorite international dishes from several of the Northwest's most popular restaurants, served with a selection of sparkling Pinot noir wines.