California & Burgundy
Join our Pinot Noir blind tasting and seminar series around the world, presented by Kosta Browne and Duckhorn Portfolio.
Regina Sanz – Kosta Browne Senior Estate Director
Neil Bernardi – Kosta Browne Vice President & General Manager
Elaine Chukan Brown – Wine Journalist American Specialist, JancisRobinson.com
Anthony Giglio – Wine Journalist, Food & Wine, CBS News, Food Network, NY Times
Virginia Philip – MS, The Breakers Resort Palm Beach, Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy
Ian Cauble – MS, President and Founder SommSelect.com
On a Mission
Pinot Talks is an international seminar series that explores Pinot Noir through the lens of California and Burgundy. Each event includes a blind tasting of both California and Burgundian Pinot Noirs with a distinguished panel of Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, Winemakers, and Wine Writers. The goal is to explore the similarities and differences in the wines from each location, with a focus on quality, winemaking and the modern challenges of each region.
Our hope is that after each event, the audience will walk away from this experience enlightened, perhaps surprised and enthusiastic to continue the dialogue of California Pinot Noir among the industry at large.
Topics include:
- Winemaking, fermentation vessels
- Ageability, facts, myths
- Geographical differences, climate change and effects
- Global economy, import/export challenges, consumer demand and availability
- Clones, vineyard practices, viticulture and resources
- Cellaring, decanting, and more…
Join the Conversation @PinotTalks
About Kosta Browne
Obsessed with Pinot Noir
At Kosta Browne, we are obsessed with Pinot Noir. It is an ancient grape that profoundly reflects both the character of each growing season and the place where it is grown. The finest Pinot Noir grapes from around the world transform into thought-provoking wines that age eloquently and tell a story with a sense of place. It is our mission to become the global benchmark for Pinot Noir and share the story of our home.
