The Pinot Noir Summit Returns to San Francisco on Saturday, February 26th

SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinot Noir Summit returns to the Bay Area for its 9th year.

On Saturday, February 26, 2011, Pinot Noir-loving consumers, press and trade will gather for the remarkable 9th Annual Pinot Noir Summit to assess the best of the best, from the 9th Pinot Noir Shootout. Hosted by Affairs of the Vine and What's Cookin' Today on CRN Digital Talk Radio, this is the ultimate Pinot Lover's adventure, creating fun, excitement and encouraging people to trust their own palates.

Over 350 Pinot Noirs from around the world were submitted and a panel of judges selected the best of the best for you to taste. This is one of America's leading Pinot Noir events, and includes a blind tasting of the top Pinot Noirs, food, wine workshops, a Sparkling Wine Tasting, and the Grand Awards Tasting featuring incredible Pinots and other varietals paired with fabulous hors d'oeuvres.

These great Pinot Noirs will be tasted by the public in a blind tasting. Attendees will be able to compare their palates against those of the judges. The names of these top wines will be revealed at the awards ceremony at end of the evening.

If you love Pinot Noir or just want to know what all the fuss is about, you can be among the lucky few to attend this interactive, educational and fun event.

**64 top-rated Pinot Noirs compete for the recognition in a blind tasting

**Pinot Noir Workshops with expert winemakers, viticulturists, wine writers, and wine educators. (You may attend two workshops)

**Sparkling Wine Tasting

**Pinot Noir Shootout Grand Awards Tasting Reception: meet and taste incredible wines with top Pinot Noir winemakers. Specially paired hors d'oeuvres.

When: Saturday, February 26th between 11:30 and 6:45 pm

Where: The San Francisco Hilton Financial District, 733 Kearny St., San Francisco 94108

Pinot Noir Summit Tickets: $125 includes the Blind Tasting, Workshops, Sparkling Wine Reception, and the Grand Awards Tasting.

Tickets for the Grand Awards Tasting only: $80

Additional Event: Pinot Noir Winemakers' Dinner, $125 per person

Special hotel rates available.

Only 300 tickets available.

Tickets may be ordered by phone at 707-874-1975 or online.

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SOURCE Affairs of the Vine