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The 5th Annual
World of Pinot Noir at The Cliffs Resort!
This is the Best Pinot Noir Tasting Event in the country!
Thanks to everyone involved, this event is
extremely well organized,
friendly, unpretentious and a really good time!
Pinot Noir by the Sea Tasting!
Highlights from Saturday!
Ken Bernards, winemaker Ancien Wines
Joe Davis, Arcadian Wine
The 4th Annual
World of Pinot Noir at The Cliffs Resort!
This is the Best Pinot Noir Tasting Event in the country!
Thanks to everyone involved, this event is
extremely well organized,
friendly, unpretentious and a really good time!
Opening Night!
Friday - March 5th 2004
Gala Pinot Noir Dinner & Reception - The Cliffs Resort
In the tradition of the great feasts of Burgundy,
guests are welcome to bring
a favorite bottle of Pinot Noir to share.
2002 Gerard Raphet Clos de la Roche
paired with Lamb Shank Osso Bucco style with Cauliflower Couscous
Michel Richard
Citronelle, Washington, D.C.
Let the party begin...
This is what it's all about!
The Gala Pinot Noir Dinner!
2001 Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir &
2002 Gerard Raphet Gevrey - Chambertin
Les Combottes!
paired with Vitello Tonnato
Michel Richard
Citronelle, Washington, D.C.
Carissa Chappellet and Archie McClaren enjoying the evening!
A toast from Joe Davis, Margarette, Gary Pisoni, Micki McGuire, Jeff Pisoni ...
A toast from the Asbells!
A toast from the sommeliers! The best!
a toast from the Niederaurer's!
deep in thought at the Clendenen's table...
Leslie Dolinger, Land Mark Vineyards!
Ross Cobb, Flowers sharing a Pinot...
The Bragman's are back again!
The Braurer's are here again...
Christophe Roumier enjoying himself!
Kathy Joseph and Laurie Daniels!
David Niederaurer and Gary Pisoni
Jeff Pisoni and Micki McGuire
Kevin Mobley and Joe Davis
Gary Pisoni and Margarette Kotarba
Paul Lato and Gary Pisoni
Margarette, Gary, Jeff and Kevin
Gary and Jeff
Gary and Margarette
Frank Ostini introducing Michel Richard, Chef and crew from Citronelle Washington D.C.
Michel says a few words...
Here comes the traditional honorary magnum...
Jim Clendenen congratulates Michel on a great meal!
A toast to the sommeliers! Always the best!
Gillian Ballance, Bernabe de Lune, Christie Dufault
David Ellis, Dan Fredman, Joe Holland, Paul Lato
Joshua Nelson, Peter Palmer, Rjat Parr
Heath Porter, Jeff Prather, Scott Tracy
William Sherer MS, Rich Wood
Always the best at the World of Pinot Noir!
A great group of sommeliers!
Jenny Williamson Dore - Foxen and Brian Talley thanking everyone involved!
The next morning...
The Wines of Domaine Roumier!
1999 Chambolle Musigny
1999 Chambolle Musigny Les Cras
1999 Bonnes Marres
2001 Chambolle Musigny
2001 Chambolle Musigny Les Cras
2001 Bonnes Marres
2000 Chambolle Musigny
2000 Chambolle Musigny Les Cras
2000 Bonnes Marres
Hosted by Allen Meadows and Cristophe Roumier!
Christophe answering a question...
The wines... perfectly balanced
not over extracted without a hint of oak, none...
My favorite...
The wines... extremely pure expressions of terrior!
The crowd in deep thought...
Christophe Roumier also shared his extremely rare Musigny! Sweet!
The Meadows
Burghound.com
In the afternoon...
Pinot Noir by the Sea Tasting
Highlights from Saturday!
Rosella and Gary Franscioni pouring 2002 Roar Rosella's!
Gary, Mark, Gary and Jeff
Jon Priest, winemaker pouring 2002 Taz Vineyards!
Kathy Joseph, FiddleHead Cellars pouring 2001 Fiddlestix!
Kate MacMurray pouring 2002 MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir!
Mellissa Stackhouse, winemaker La Crema pouring Carneros Pinot!
Allen Meadows meets Brian Loring!
Ryan Zepaltas, Siduri pouring 2002 Siduri Pinots!
Dana Ginivan, Riedel North America tasting from the Riedel Sommelier Burgundy glass! The best!
Mark and Jeff Pisoni pouring the 2002 Lucia Garys' and the 2001 Pisoni Estate!
Pinot from Tasmania? Yeah baby!
Andrew Hood pouring 2002 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir!
2002 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir = 5Attababys!
Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley pouring the 2002 Hitching Post Pinot Noir!
"Big Mac" Mac MacDonald, winemaker Vision Cellars pouring his 2002 Rosella's!
Micki McGuire and Kimberly Newhart, Nestle Waters
Clos Pepe Estate
Kris Curran, winemaker pouring
2002 Sea Smoke Cellars Southing and 2001 "10"
Terry Bering, winemaker Castalia pouring the 2001 Rochioli!
Peter Palmer, sommelier pouring the 2002 Bonnacorsi Melville Pinot!
Greg Brewer, winemaker Melville Winery pouring 2002's!
Bill Brousseau, Testarossa pouring 1997 and 2001 Cuvee Niclaire!
Bravo to the World of Pinot Noir!
It doesn't get any better than this!
It was an honor to be here.
My deepest gratitude to the
2004 World of Pinot Noir Executive Organizing Committee
for bringing all these brilliant minds together.
Finally, I offer my deepest appreciation to everyone that worked the event
and at the winery for their gracious hospitality, tireless efforts and warm,
open, humble hearts for hosting this event!
This is what it's all about!
2004 World of Pinot Noir Board of Directors
Jenny Williamson Dore - Foxen
Beck Corey - Core Wines
Stephen Dooley - Stephen Ross Wine Cellars
Kathy Joseph - Fiddlehead Cellars
Jeanette Occhipinti - Tolosa Winery
Chuck Ortman - Ortman Family Vineyards
Frank Ostini - Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines
Jonathan Nagy -Byron Vineyard & Winery
John H. Niven - Baileyana Winery
Mike Sinor - Domaine Alfred
Brian Talley - Talley Vineyards
Ken Volk
Event Coordinator - Patricia Rogers
The Best!
2004 World of Pinot Noir Sponsors
Founding Sponsor
Central Coast Farm Credit
Sponsors in Kind
Riedel Crystal
Wine Enthusiast
Wine & Spirits
Nestle Waters
Central Coast Printing
The Cheese Shop
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker
See you next year!
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The 3rd Annual
World of Pinot Noir at The Cliffs Resort!
This is the Best Pinot Noir Tasting Event in the country!
Thanks to everyone involved, this event is extremely well organized, friendly,
unpretentious and a really good time!
Opening Night!
Friday - March 21st 2003
Pinot Noir Dinner - The Cliffs Resort
In the tradition of the great feasts of Burgundy, guests are welcome to bring
a favorite bottle of Pinot Noir to share.
Jeff Pisoni and Micki McGuire, Nestle Waters
Gary Pisoni and Micki McGuire
Let the party begin!
Todd just tasted the 2001 Pisoni Estate Pinot!
Johnine Talley and Morgan Clendenen enjoying the evening!
Paul Lato tasting a Pinot Noir being shared at yet another table. This is what it's all about!
Raj Parr and Leslie Dolinger, Landmark Winery discussing the finer aspects of a great Pinot Noir!
Bob Blumer, The Sureal Chef sharing Pinot Noir at another table. Wow! By now, the party is really starting to take off!
Jim Clendenen sharing Pinot from another table.
Carissa Chappellet sharing a Pinot Noir with Kent Torrey's table!
James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery and guests!
Helen and Bernie Braurer, Pinot Noir lovers! They get around!
The Bragman's are here again!
Rob Jensen, Bill Brouseau, Testarossa Winery and Carol Hastings, Chambers and Chambers
Shawn Dore and Dick Doré sharing thoughts on Pinot Noir!
Raj, Paul & Sara tasting a Pinot Noir at another table.
Good juice!
Dick Doré and Frank Ostini!
Frank Ostini and Dick Doré honoring Cory Schreiber, guest chef WildWood Restaurant Portland OR.
Bravo to the Sommeliers!
Raj Parr
The Best Sommeliers!
Gillian Ballance, Elizabeth Beckley, Belinda Chang, Shawn Dore, David Ellis, Sara Floyd, MS, Dan Fredman, Randy Goodman, Tom Hunter, Laurie Klee, Paul Lato, Raj Parr, William Sherer, MS, Aaron Von Rock, Bernie Sun, Rich Wood, also, Seth Kunin, Peter Palmer, David Rosoff, Alissa Towns Franken, Eugenio Jardim and Fred Dame, MS
They certainly know how to have fun!
A toast to the sommeliers!
Wow! These people know how to party!
Raj Parr, Jeremy Seysess and Jim Clendenen begin a traditional
Burgundian Harvest Party Dance held each year in Mersault!
From the Top!
One more time!
Oh, Yeah!
Brian Talley, caught in the moment!
The next day!
Pinot Noir by the Sea! The Grand Tasting!
Saturday - March 22nd 2003
The Cliffs Resort
2-5 pm
Gary Pisoni and the entire gang from Loring Wine Company with 2002 Barrel Samples!
2002 Barrel Samples! This is what the World of Pinot Noir is all about! Thank you Brian!
Gary Brookman, winemaker Miner Winery pouring 2001 Gary's Vineyard!
Greg Brewer, winemaker and Donna Wolf pouring the new Melville Vineyards & Winery 2001 Estate Vineyard - Carrie's!
Mike Bonaccorsi , winemaker pouring his 2001!
Hugh Chappele, winemaker Flowers Vineyards & Winery meets Gary Pisoni!
Diana Vita, Calera Wine Company pouring 1995 and 1999 Jensen!
Joe Davis and Family, winemaker Arcadian Winery pouring his 1999 Pisoni!
Donna & Dan Lee pouring Morgan 2000 & 2001 Double L, 2000 Rosella's & 2000 Garys' Santa Lucia Pinot Noir!
Rob Jensen and Bill Brousseau, winemaker Testarossa Winery pouring the 2000 & 2001 Sleepy Hollow!
Bill & Gwen Cates Tantara Winery and Robert Miller, Bien Nacido Vineyards !
The Tantara Winery 2001 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir was the best
Bien Nacido I have had in years! Another great Bien Nacido
wine comes to mind when I tasted it, the 1990 Au Bon Climat Bien Nacido!
Bill Cates and Jeff Fink, winemakers
Big Mac, winemaker Vision Cellars and Gary Pisoni pouring 2001 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir!!
Paul Hobbs pouring his Hyde Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir!
Luisa Ponzi, winemaker Ponzi Vinyards pouring her 1999 Ponzi Reserve! The best since 1994?
Mark Zengilowski and Ryan Zepaltas, Siduri Wines pouring 2000 & 2001 Clos Pepe!
Jeff Pisoni, winemaker pouring his 2001 Pisoni Estate!
James Hall, winemaker Patz & Hall!
The next day!
Sunday March 23rd, 2003
Domaine Dujac Tasting
Hosted by Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Our hosts,
Becky Corey, World of Pinot Noir Board of Directors
Nadia Wellisz, Director of Marketing Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
The Dujac wines exhibited a wonderful nose and delicate Pinot Noir flavors.
Fred mentioned that the wines, in particular the Charmes-Chambertin seemed brighter today
than they did at yesterday at the first Dujac Tasting. Temperature related?
Raj described the wines beautifully, especially the Clos de la Roche with Cherries & Cola!
I was impressed with the Power of the Clos St. Denis.
Jeremy Seysses said it best...
You are all invited to Domaine Dujac to visit and taste.
We want you to come away saying Domiane Dujac is good! Buy a bottle,
take it home and share it with friends over a meal! I did, and I coundn't agree more!
If you do get a chance to visit Domaine Dujac, ask for a taste of the Bonnes Marres!
Thank you Jeremy Seysess!
Fred Dame, MS, Moderator, Jeremy Seysess, Domaine Dujac and Raj Parr on the Tasting Panel
The Wines from Left to Right!
1990 Charmes-Chambertin
1996 Charmes-Chambertin
2000 Charmes-Chambertin
1990 Clos-St. Denis
1996 Clos-St. Denis
2000 Clos-St. Denis
1990 Clos de la Roche
1996 Clos de la Roche
2000 Clos de la Roche
The Wines!
The Wines!
Another reason why the World of Pinot Noir is such a great event is the
e second Dujac Tasting on Sunday for winemakers who could not attend yesterday's Dujac Tasting!
Rick Manson, Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Food, Santa Maria, CA
Also...
Thank you to all of the chefs who participated in this years World of Pinot Noir!
Jeff & Matt Nichols Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's tavern Los Olivos, CA
Evan Treadwell Vigneto Arroyo Grande, CA
Thank you to all involved in this years World of Pinot Noir!
This was an outstanding event!
In honor of the people and sponsors of this years World of Pinot Noir!
Frank Ostini, Owner, Chef and Winemaker Hitching Post Restaurant!
Patricia Rogers, Event Coordinator! The Best!
Brian and Johnine Talley!
Bravo to the World of Pinot Noir
It doesn't get any better than this!
It was an honor to be here.
My deepest gratitude to the 2003 World of Pinot Noir Executive Organizing Committee
for bringing all these brilliant minds together. Finally,
I offer my deepest appreciation to everyone that worked the event
and at the winery for their gracious hospitality, tireless efforts and warm,
open, humble hearts for hosting this event! This is what it's all about!
2003 World of Pinot Noir Board of Directors
Beck Corey - Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Kathy Joseph - Fiddlehead Cellars
Jeanette Occhipinti - Tolosa Winery
Chuck Ortman - Ortman Family Wineries
Frank Ostini - Hartley Ostini Hitching Post Wines
Mike Sinor - Domaine Alfred
Brian Talley - Talley Vineyards
Ken Volk - Wild Horse Winery
Jenny Williamson Doré - Foxen
2003 World of Pinot Noir Sponsors:
Founding Sponsor
Central Coast Farm Credit
Sponsors
Wine Enthusiast, Riedel Crystal, Central Coast Printing,
The Cheese Shop, Ortman Family Vineyards, Masanielo Italian Hearth Breads
Fiddlehead Cellars 2000 Lallapalooza Fiddlestix Estate Pinot Noir!
Pair it with Wild Salmon over a bed of
Fennel and Meyer Lemons, Blood Oranges and Pixie Tangerines!
See you next year!
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The 2nd Annual
World of Pinot Noir at The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach!
Hosts, Johnine and Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards
This is the Best Pinot Noir Tasting Event in the country!
History was made at this magical event!
Thanks to the Talley's this event is extremely well organized,
friendly, unpretentious and a really good time!
Opening Night!
Friday - March 8, 2002
Pinot Noir Dinner - The Cliffs Resort
Mark Franz, guest chef of Farralon Restaurant in San Francisco,
was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as
one of the best restaurants in the nation,
and chosen as one of the best newcomers in the country
by national magazines such as Esquire,
Bon Appetit and Food & Wine. Recognized for its cuisine, décor and service,
Farallon was the highest-rated newcomer in the 1999 Zagat Survey.
In the tradition of the great feasts of Burgundy, guests are welcome
to bring a favorite bottle of Pinot Noir to share.
The people! The wine! The food!
Brian Talley, Talley Vineyards, Raj Parr, Sommelier Fifth Floor and
Gary Pisoni, Pisoni Vineyards
Where else can you find so many great winemakers and grape growers sharing their ideas...
all with the intention of making better Pinot Noir? Only at the World of Pinot Noir!
Gary, Mark and Jeff Pisoni of Pisoni Vineyards.
The Best group of Sommeliers!
Gillian Ballance, Bacara Resort; Michael Bonaccorsi, Spago;
Christie Dufault, Gary Danko; Alicia Towns-Franken, Andrea Fulton, Nicholas Griffin,
Sara Floyd, Partners in Wine; Eugenio Jardim, Jardinere; Paul Lato, Monsoon;
Peter Palmer, Farralon; Raj Parr, Fifth Floor; Thomas Perez, Bernardus Lodge;
David Rosoff, William Sherer, Scott Tracy, La Toque; Aaron Von Rock, Verbena;
Rich Wood, Debbie Zachareas, Bacar, Seth Kunin, Kunin Wines
Frank Ostini, Chef, Hitching Post II, Buellton, Brian Talley,
presenting a bottle of Talley Pinot Noir to Mark Franz, Chef, Farralon Restaurant
After dinner Raj Parr, Sommelier, Fifth Floor San Francisco
opening a celebratory Champagne with a large Henkel knife!
Saturday - March 9, 2002
Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands: An Examination of Style
Host Winery: Talley Vineyards
Moderator: Brian Talley, Talley Vineyards; Joe Davis, winemaker
Arcadian Winery and Jeff Fink, winemaker Tantara Winery
Jeff Pisoni, winemaker Pisoni Vineyards, James Hall, winemaker
Patz & Hall Wine Company, Dianna Lee, winemaker Siduri Wines
listening to a question about preferred
yeasts when making wine from the Pisoni Vineyards.
Sommeliers, Pisoni Tasting
Gillian Ballance, Bacara Resort, Santa Barbara; Debbie Zachareas,
Bacar, San Francisco; Eugenio Jardim, Jardinere, San Francisco;
Sara Floyd, Partners in Wine, San Francisco
Great wine is made in the vineyard.
The Wines!
1999 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard, 2000 Arcadian Pisoni Vineyard, 2000 Tantara Pisoni Vineyard,
2001 Tantara Pisoni Vineyard (Barrel Sample), 1999 Pisoni Pisoni Vineyard,
2000 Pisoni Pisoni Vineyard, 1999 Patz & Hall Pisoni Vineyard,
2000 Patz & Hall Pisoni Vineyard, 1999 Siduri Pisoni Vineyard, 2000 Siduri Pisoni Vineyard
The Tasting!
Wow! The un-mistakeable Pisoni Vineyard was obvious in all of the wines,
while still carrying the house style of each winemaker.
The 2000's are more fruit forward at this point and show less structure than the 1999's.
Interestingly, the 1999's are starting to show more structure,
acidity and tannin then they did upon release.
The wines were also poured at a second tasting the day before at
The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach in slightly warmer conditions.
Most people that were at both events said they tasted better under cooler conditions.
Temperature is everything.
From the 2001 barrel samples I have tasted, the Pisoni Vineyard
is getting better and better!
The winemakers are also learning how to make better wine from Pisoni fruit.
Click here to see more about Pisoni Vineyards!
Saturday March 9, 2002
Pinot Noir By The Sea - The Cliffs Resort
60 Pinot Noir producers from around the world under a
canopy overlooking the Pacific Ocean!
Here are some of my favorites...
Kathy Joseph, winemaker Fiddlehead Cellars
2000 Lallapalooza Fiddlestix Pinot Noir (Barrel Sample)
Ron Melville, Melville Winery Melville 2000 Clone 115 Indigène Pinot Noir
Greg Brewer, winemaker
Gary Franscioni, grower and Jeff Fink Tantara Winery
Tantara 2000 Garys' Pinot Noir
E.L. "Mac" McDonald, winemaker Vision Cellars
Vision Cellars 2001 Garys' Pinot Noir (Barrel Sample)
Tim Olson, Tarius Wines 1999 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir
Michael Bonaccorsi, Sommelier, Winemaker Bonaccorsi 2000 Pinot Noir
Byron Kosuge, winemaker Miura 2001 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dick Doré, winemaker Foxen Vineyard 2000 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir
Aubert de Villaine, Co-director, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
tasted nearly every Pinot Noir, including Ken Bernards 2000 Pinot Noir Carneros.
Ken Bernards, winemaker Ancien Wines actually purchased 1999 Morey St. Denis fruit,
air mailed in a refrigerated container back to Napa and made Pinot Noir!
That's Ken Bernards in the background of the picture.
Karen MacNeil, Author, The Wine Bible
On top of all of this, at the World of Pinot Noir there are
numerous winemaking seminars during the day on everything from
yeasts and barrel technology to clones. Also, winemaker dinners on
Saturday night at local restaurants. Click here for a full list of participants.
Sunday - March 10, 2002
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Tasting
Host Winery: Talley Vineyards
Aubert de Villaine, Co-director, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Karen MacNeil, Moderator - Author, The Wine Bible
Aubert de Villaine spoke so eloquently, it was like poetry.
I will never forget the stories and he used to desribe the wines.
Great wine is made in the vineyard.
The Wines!
1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echezeaux
1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echezeaux
1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanee-St.-Vivant
1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche
1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet
Everyone was speechless!
There are no words to describe these wines.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is the finest Pinot Noir in the world!
Then, there's the Montrachet!
These are the finest young Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines in recent memory.
Even at this early stage, it may be the finest Echezeaux and Romanée-St.-Vivant
the Domaine has ever produced. Certainly the finest I have ever had the pleasure of tasting!
The wines were also poured at a second tasting the day before at
The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach in slightly warmer conditions.
Aubert de Villaine said they tasted more opulent the day before.
Today they show more purity. He believes it is temperature related.
Also tasted, 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echezeaux
1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echezeaux
The Wines!
The Wines!
The Wines!
The Wines!
Happy Sommeliers!
Don & Rosemary Talley thanking Aubert de Villaine for coming!
Bravo to the World of Pinot Noir
It doesn't get any better than this!
It was an honor to be here.
My deepest gratitude to the 2002 World of Pinot Noir Executive Organizing Committee
for bringing all these brilliant minds together. I would also like to thank Aubert de Villaine,
Co-director, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Jack Daniels, Wilson Daniels
for participating in this years event. We will all make better Pinot Noir because of your presence!
Finally, I offer my deepest appreciation to the Talley Family
and everyone that worked the event and at the winery for their gracious hospitality,
tireless efforts and warm, open, humble hearts for hosting this event!
This is what it's all about!
2002 World of Pinot Noir Executive Organizing Committee
David Block, Jenny Williamson, Mike Sinor, Kathy Joseph,
Ken Volk, Dick Doré, Chuck Ortman, Frank Ostini, Brian Talley,
Byron Winery, Foxen Vineyard, Domaine Alfred Winery, Fiddlehead Cellars,
Wild Horse Winery, Foxen Vineyard, Meridian Vineyards,
Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Wines, Talley Vineyards
World of Pinot Noir Sponsors:
Riedel Crystal, Central Coast Printing, Design4Wine.com
Founding Sponsor
Central Coast Farm Credit
See you next year!