The Best Wine Festivals In America Leave a comment

The ever-popular Pinot Noir is celebrated around the world, renowned in its native Burgundy, France, and beloved in third-ranking producer Germany. As Forbes reports, there are more than 277,000 acres of Pinot Noir planted in the world, with 62,000 acres located in America alone. Oregon, in particular, has gained attention for its offerings, so it makes sense that the region that has fallen head over heels for Pinot Noir would host the annual International Pinot Noir Celebration. Chardonnay lovers, stay home! This is for the Pinot Noir nuts out there and it will not disappoint.

Now in its 35th year, the McMinnville, Oregon-hosted International Pinot Noir Celebration promises a full weekend of thrilling events. The Grand Seminar is a chance to rub elbows with and learn from some of wine’s brightest stars. And there are eight different intimate Pinot Noir seminars that each focus on various topics to teach you more about the grape. If wine education isn’t your thing, no worries — the event offers tastings of more than 60 Pinot Noirs from all corners of the globe. Hungry attendees will love the wild salmon bake and the sparkling brunch, which features Champagne and sparkling Pinot Noir wines that perfectly complement the food.