The Pinot Talks series continued in San Francisco at The Battery, as we explored the world of Pinot Noir through the lens of California and Burgundy. It was an amazing opportunity to discuss with the panel and attendees the similarities and differences in quality, style and price, modern challenges, climate change and opportunities in winemaking.
Recap
Full Episode
Moderator
Anthony Giglio
Wine Journalist Food & Wine, CBS News, Food Network, New York Times
Panel
Neil Bernardi
General Manager Kosta Browne
Ian Cauble
Master Sommelier
President and Founder SommSelect.com
Jeremy Shanker
Master Sommelier
Michael Mina
Elaine Chukan Brown
Wine Journalist
American Specialist, JancisRobinson.com
Blind Tasting
Flight 1
| Vintage | Wine | Appellation | California or Burgundy | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Migration Drum Canyon | Sta. Rita Hills | California | |
| 2016 | Dom. Robert Chevillon "Vieilles Vignes" | Nuits-Saint-Georges | Burgundy | |
| 2016 | Calera Jensen Vineyard | Mt. Harlan | California | |
| 2016 | Gros Frère et Soeur "Musigni" | Clos Vougeot Grand Cru | Burgundy |
Flight 2
| Vintage | Wine | Appellation | California or Burgundy | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kosta Browne Cerise Vineyard | Anderson Valley | California | |
| 2015 | Ballot-Millot "Les Santenots" | Volnay 1er Cru | Burgundy | |
| 2014 | Vocal Lilo Vineyard | Santa Cruz Mountains | California | |
| 2016 | Dom. Lucien Boillot et Fils "Les Corbeaux" | Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru | Burgundy |
Flight 3
| Vintage | Wine | Appellation | California or Burgundy | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dom. de L'Arlot "Les Suchots" | Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru | Burgundy | |
| 2017 | Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvée | Sonoma Coast | California | |
| 2016 | Kosta Browne Keefer Ranch | Russian River Valley | California | |
| 2017 | Pierre Guillemot "Le Rognet" | Corton Grand Cru | Burgundy |
Overall Results
