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The Pinot Talks series continued in San Diego as we explored the world of Pinot Noir through the lens of California and Burgundy. Panelists led thoughtful conversations for wine industry professionals from around the United States. Topics included similarities and differences in quality, style, price, modern challenges, climate change, opportunities in winemaking, and industry-specific challenges.

Full Episode

Panelists

Moderator
Regina Sanz
Senior Estate Director
Kosta Browne

Doug Frost
MS, MW, CEO & Owner Echolands

Joshua Orr
MS, Broadbent Selections

Melanie McIntyre
Cellar Master & Enologist RAEN

Neil Bernardi
VP/General Manager
Kosta Browne

Blind Tasting

Flight 1

Vintage Wine Appellation California or Burgundy Results SRP
2018 Migration, Drum Canyon Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills California $76
2017 Château de Chamirey, “Clos du Roi” Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Burgundy $69
2019 Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Sea Field Vineyard Sonoma Coast California $100

Flight 2

Vintage Wine Appellation California or Burgundy Results SRP
2017 Kosta Browne, Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley California $195
2018 Pierre Mayeul Volnay Burgundy $85
2018 Cobb, Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block Sonoma Coast California $85

Flight 3

Vintage Wine Appellation California or Burgundy Results SRP
2019 Domaine des Perdrix Nuits-Saint-Georges Burgundy $105
2019 Calera, Jensen Vineyard Mt. Harlan California $105
2020 Kosta Browne Gevrey-Chambertin Burgundy $125

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