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Sharing Our Obsession with the World

Follow our journey as we explore Pinot Noir from California and Burgundy, examining where they intersect and diverge, in hopes to learn from each.

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#PinotTalks is an international seminar series that explores Pinot Noir through the lens of CA and Burgundy lead by Writers, MS’s, MW’s & Winemakers.

2021 may have been a quiet year for #PinotTalks, but we look forward to what the year 2022 may bring!
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2021 may have been a quiet year for #PinotTalks, but we look forward to what the year 2022 may bring!
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📸: @jasoncandrew
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When pouring the perfect glass of wine, the temperature is essential. Wine served too warm or too cold can mask delicate...

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When pouring the perfect glass of wine, the temperature is essential. Wine served too warm or too cold can mask delicate flavor profiles. Pinot Noir has vibrant, elegant aromas and flavors that are best highlighted when served at 54-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A Burgundian icon and capital of Bourgogne’s wine trade - The city of Beaune.

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A Burgundian icon and capital of Bourgogne’s wine trade - The city of Beaune.

📸: @_albin_

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Who else agrees that Pinot Noir is the ultimate fall wine? 🙋🙋‍♀️
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📸: @jasoncandrew
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Who else agrees that Pinot Noir is the ultimate fall wine? 🙋🙋‍♀️
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📸: @jasoncandrew
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Over the weekend, Wine Spectator held its 40th anniversary for the New York Wine Experience to celebrate some of the ...

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Oct 27

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Over the weekend, Wine Spectator held its 40th anniversary for the New York Wine Experience to celebrate some of the highest-scoring wines.
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Congratulations to all our fellow Pinot producers!
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One of the premier vineyards in Sonoma, California - Gap’s Crown. With an elevation of 300 to 800 feet, this extremely...

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One of the premier vineyards in Sonoma, California - Gap’s Crown. With an elevation of 300 to 800 feet, this extremely rocky, well-drained site consistently produces powerful, concentrated Pinot noir. #TopPinotSites
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During our #PinotTalks in San Francisco of 2019, the top sommeliers blind tasted 12 top Pinot Noir producers from ...

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During our #PinotTalks in San Francisco of 2019, the top sommeliers blind tasted 12 top Pinot Noir producers from California and Burgundy.
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What are some of your key indicators a red wine is from Burgundy when blind tasting?
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Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the wine villages of the Côte de Nuits which lies along the foot of the Côte-d'Or ...

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Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the wine villages of the Côte de Nuits which lies along the foot of the Côte-d'Or escarpment in Burgundy, France and is home to 26 Premiers Crus Climats. Only Pinot Noir is produced here, and the wines are widely regarded as Burgundy's most full-bodied and structured with impressive longevity.
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#Toolsofthetrade Originally designed and patented shortly after WW1, this design is known as a Zig-zag corkscrew, French...

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#Toolsofthetrade Originally designed and patented shortly after WW1, this design is known as a Zig-zag corkscrew, French Lazy Tongs corkscrew, or Compound Lever corkscrew.
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This device uses a variety of levers to lessen the force required to pull the cork out of a bottle.
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Illustration: @robinkingart
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One of the more critical steps of a grapevine's annual lifecycle is the onset of ripening when the grapes change ...

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One of the more critical steps of a grapevine's annual lifecycle is the onset of ripening when the grapes change color from green to red and begin to sweeten. This process is known as veraison and begins late in July.
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Last month, photographer @rachidphoto captured some beautiful images of this annual cycle from the Russian River's historic vineyard, Giusti Ranch.
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During our past #PinotTalks seminars, we explored Pinot Noir from California and Burgundy blind amongst a group of ...

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Aug 11

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During our past #PinotTalks seminars, we explored Pinot Noir from California and Burgundy blind amongst a group of Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wine writers, and top wine buyers and sommeliers, examining how the wines intersect and diverge.
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The unique diatomaceous earth of Sta. Rita Hills is just one of the many natural features of this region that help ...

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The unique diatomaceous earth of Sta. Rita Hills is just one of the many natural features of this region that help produce some of California's premier Pinot Noirs. #topsites
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During our #PinotTalks in Miami of 2020, we asked the audience some keywords to describe Pinot Noir and created a word ...

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During our #PinotTalks in Miami of 2020, we asked the audience some keywords to describe Pinot Noir and created a word cloud pictured here.
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In one word, how would you describe Pinot Noir?
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Nine Pinot Noirs from California and Burgundy tasted blind during our #PinotTalks at @ojaivalleyinn last year.
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Nine Pinot Noirs from California and Burgundy tasted blind during our #PinotTalks at @ojaivalleyinn last year.
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The growing season is ramping up for the #2021Vintage as the weather warms up here in Northern California. #pinotnoir ...

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The growing season is ramping up for the #2021Vintage as the weather warms up here in Northern California. #pinotnoir
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People began to truly comprehend the benefits of aging wine in the 18th century, and when bottle shape became ...

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People began to truly comprehend the benefits of aging wine in the 18th century, and when bottle shape became standardized, long-term storage became a possibility. Extended aging required better corks, which resulted in a demand for a better corkscrew.
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In 1802, Edward Thomason came up with a way to extract a cork by employing a continuous turning in one direction; this device was designed to pull the cork with ease while not agitating the contents of the bottle. It’s a remarkable invention that has since inspired many additional innovations. #toolsofthetrade
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In February of 2020, the #PinotTalks Series continued in Miami, Flordia, during the @foodnetwork South Beach Food and ...

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In October of 2019, the #PinotTalks series took us to New York City at @manhatta_nyc as we explored the world of Pinot ...

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In October of 2019, the #PinotTalks series took us to New York City at @manhatta_nyc as we explored the world of Pinot Noir.
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Thank you again to those who attented as we continued our journey accross the country, meeting with some of the top sommeilers and wine buyers in the United States.
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Our lineup of talented panelists included: @anthonygiglio - Wine Journalist, Neil Bernardi - GM Kosta Browne, @gormanmcadams -Master of Wine, Director of International Wine Center, @sabato3 - Master Sommelier.
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To rewatch this event and others in the past, see our #linkinbio.
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In December of 2019, the #PinotTalks series continued in San Francisco at @thebatterysf as we examined Pinot Noir ...

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In December of 2019, the #PinotTalks series continued in San Francisco at @thebatterysf as we examined Pinot Noir through the lens of California and Burgundy.
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We are incredibly grateful for our talented moderator @anthonygiglio (Wine Journalist, @foodandwine, @cbstv, @nytimes ) and our knowledgeable panelists: Neil Bernardi (General Manager @kostabrownewinery), @iancauble (MS, and President and Co-Founder @sommselect), @jeremyshanker (MS, @michaelminasf), and @hawk_wakawaka (Wine Journalist, American Specialist, @jancisrobinson )
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Thank you again to those who participated and attended!
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📷: Photos taken in December of 2019 by @shauntedittmar
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In August of 2019, we launched our first #Pinottalks in Los Angeles at @faithandflower. This seminar series explores ...

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In August of 2019, we launched our first #Pinottalks in Los Angeles at @faithandflower. This seminar series explores Pinot Noir through the lens of California and Burgundy, examining where they intersect and diverge. These events took us around the country and included blind tastings featuring 12 Pinot Noirs for some of the top sommeliers, followed by seminars led by Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, winemakers, and wine press. We are incredibly grateful for this journey and want to reshare some of our favorite memories this month, starting with the inaugural event!
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Photos taken in August of 2019 by @sandovalmedia
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We recently had the pleasure of hosting our first socially distant Pinot Talks at the Ojai Valley Inn. The afternoon ...

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We recently had the pleasure of hosting our first socially distant Pinot Talks at the Ojai Valley Inn. The afternoon included a blind tasting of Pinot Noir from California and Burgundy, which inspired engaging, thought-provoking conversation between guests and our esteemed panelists. The consideration and care that went into every detail of the afternoon was incredible. Thank you to the Ojai Valley Inn team, we feel honored to be a part of this new era of curated experiences.
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Special thank you to our knowledgeable panelists: @jhowsepian, @acloveswine, @andreyivanov_ms, @reginasanz, and our hosts @ben.kephart and @lamb__melissa from the @ojaivalleyinn.
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From the mountains to the oceans, each grape growing region is undeniably unique, and the celebration of the 50th ...

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From the mountains to the oceans, each grape growing region is undeniably unique, and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of #Earthday reminds us of how wondrous this planet truly is.
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Different cities result in very different word clouds. It has been fascinating to see the perception of Pinot Noir ...

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Different cities result in very different word clouds. It has been fascinating to see the perception of Pinot Noir around the country, and we can't wait to continue this journey.
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Russian River Valley. A heartland for California Pinot Noir that has fog as the defining characteristic. The fog helps ...

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Russian River Valley. A heartland for California Pinot Noir that has fog as the defining characteristic. The fog helps keep nights cool and offers vines a respite from daytime temperatures. In turn, these diurnal temperature swings slow down ripening and promote more evolved flavors in grapes.
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We love to see what you've been opening and enjoying lately. It is the bright light for us during these times. ...

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Reminiscing back to our last #PinotTalks in Miami. We know times are trying and that a little distraction may be ...

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Reminiscing back to our last #PinotTalks in Miami. We know times are trying and that a little distraction may be necessary, so head to the #linkinbio for the full episode.
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Key corkscrews have been produced since the 1920s, but the majority of antique key corkscrews originated in Germany ...

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Key corkscrews have been produced since the 1920s, but the majority of antique key corkscrews originated in Germany during the 1950s or later. In England, it was tradition to give a key to the front door of the home to the oldest son or daughter, signifying a key to adulthood. These key corkscrews were incorporated into the tradition and often given as gifts. #toolsofthetrade
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Illustration: @robinkingart
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In accordance with the CDC recommendations for “social-distancing,” we have made the decision to postpone our ...

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In accordance with the CDC recommendations for “social-distancing,” we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming Las Vegas and Chicago Pinot Talks events.
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Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm on this journey - we will post an update as soon as we are able to safely reschedule. Until then, please check back often as we continue the digital conversation of Pinot Talks!

What makes Sta. Rita Hills truly unique is the purely east/west mountain range that funnels cooling coastal fog and wind...

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What makes Sta. Rita Hills truly unique is the purely east/west mountain range that funnels cooling coastal fog and wind to the vines.
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What other geological characteristics of your favorite Pinot Noir regions come to mind?
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Though it was not the first patent filed for a corkscrew, in 1882, German inventor Karl Wienke filed the ...

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Though it was not the first patent filed for a corkscrew, in 1882, German inventor Karl Wienke filed the "Waiter's Friend" or "Wine Key" patent, which was aptly named after him!
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One of our favorites is the #laguiole wine key.
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COVID – 19 Update

In accordance with the CDC recommendations for “social-distancing,” we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming Las Vegas and Chicago Pinot Talks events.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm on this journey – We will post an update as soon as we are able to safely reschedule. Until then, please check back often as we continue the digital conversation of Pinot Talks!