Take a glimpse into this weekends incredible events at the 2010 International Pinot Noir Celebration. Be sure to put this on the calendar for next year if you did not get tickets for this years event. This is one of the top US wine events of the year!
Follow the schedule for this weekends IPNC:
FRIDAY, JULY 23
7:30 to 8:30 am - Registration On the north side of Riley Hall at the main entranceIf you didn't register on Thursday, stop by the north side of Riley Hall to register Friday morning.
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast on the Patio On the patio of Riley HallBegin each day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and additional savory items.
8:30 to 9 am - Opening Ceremonies The Riley Hall LawnThe IPNC Master of Ceremonies welcomes you to the Celebration and the Featured Winemakers are introduced.
9 am - Group ActivitiesImmediately following the Opening Ceremonies, guests will divide into two groups: Group A and Group B. See the "Group Activities" box below:
Group Activities: Guests will be divided into two groups until 3:00pm each day, reuniting for the Afternoon Activities, Alfresco Tastings, and dinners. On Friday, Group A will go on the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch, while Group B will remain on campus for the morning and afternoon seminars as well as the Alfresco Lunch. On Saturday, the groups will switch so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy every part of the program.
9 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery LunchGroup A boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn promptly at 9 amA perennial favorite of IPNC guests, the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch offers a one-of-a-kind experience at each unique destination. Travel through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery where you will engage in several activities and conclude your experience with an array of wines paired with a multi-course meal created by one of the talented guest chefs.
9:30 am to 11:45 am - On-Campus Grand SeminarGroup B remains on campus for the on-campus Grand Seminar and the Alfresco Lunches.
3:30 to 5:30 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info) Various locations around the Riley Lawn - refer to your specific Program for detailsAt 3 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of activities.
6 to 8 pm - Alfresco Tasting (more info) On the Patio of Murdock HallThe first of two grand tastings in which 30 winemakers pour their Featured Pinot noir wines for you.
8 to 11 pm - The Grand Dinner (more info) On the Intramural FieldSee for yourself what has foodies and critics alike raving about the Northwest's farm-to-table cuisine. Join the guest chefs as they each combine forces with a local farmer to create a series of inspired courses for you to savor with an outstanding collection of wines poured by IPNC MaÎtres d'Hôtel.
SATURDAY, JULY 24
7:30 to 9 am - Breakfast on the Patio On the Patio of Riley HallBegin the day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and additional savory items.
9 am - Group ActivitiesToday, Group A and Group B switch team events (refer to the Group Activities box above).
9 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)Group B boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn promptly at 9 amA perennial favorite of IPNC guests, the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch offers a one-of-a-kind experience at each unique destination. Travel through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery where you will engage in several activities and conclude your experience with an array of wines paired with a multi-course meal created by one of the talented guest chefs.
9:30 am to 11:45 am - On-Campus Grand SeminarGroup A remains on campus for the on-campus Grand Seminar and the Alfresco Lunches.
3:30 to 5 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info) Various locations around the Riley Lawn - refer to your specific program for detailsAt 3 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of activities.
5:30 to 7:30 pm - Alfresco Tasting (more info) On the Patio of Murdock Hall The second of two grand tastings in which an additional 30 winemakers pour their Featured Pinot noir wines for you.
7:30 to 11:30 pm - Northwest Salmon Bake (more info) In the Oak GroveA long-standing tradition of the IPNC, the Salmon Bake dramatically showcases wild salmon roasted on alder stakes over a huge custom-built fire pit. Bask in the warm glow of a lantern lit Oak Grove where cellared Pinot noir and wines from around the world will accompany an extravagant outdoor buffet designed by local chefs, followed by an extraordinary assortment of hand-crafted desserts. After dinner, relax to music and dancing under the stars.
SUNDAY, JULY 25
10 am to noon - Sparkling Finale On the Intramural FieldRaise your glass in a festive toast as you bid farewell to the IPNC weekend at this sumptuous buffet brunch paired with fine sparkling wines. The guest chefs will prepare a final meal to send you off in style and prepare you for the next year's Celebration.
Please note: the Sunday afternoon Passport to Pinot tasting is not included in the Full Weekend ticket. You may purchase tickets to both the full three-day event and the Passport to Pinot, however, all wines served during the Sunday afternoon Passport to Pinot tasting will have been served during the Alfresco tastings throughout the Full Weekend.
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