Join us for our largest annual fundraiser, benefitting our member-supported 501c(6). Nobody does Pinot Noir like Anderson Valley, one of the most beautiful places in California. More than 50 wineries pour, including two dozen prestige labels from Napa and Sonoma that covet our fabulous fruit. Sample delicious food pairings, acquire library wines, exclusive experiences, and other treasures during our silent auction.
Learn alongside winemakers at Friday’s educational seminars … enjoy wine and music at the Friday sunset BBQ… immerse yourself in amazing Pinot, rosé and sparkling wines at the Grand Tasting on Saturday … elevate your Saturday experience in the VIP Bubble Lounge… then explore the valley during Sunday’s winery open houses.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00am – 1:00 pm
2025 VIP Bubble Lounge
Scharffenberger Cellars
The Pinot Noir Festival schedule of events continues Saturday morning. Only 100 tickets are available to gain VIP access to this exclusive room on the beautiful grounds of Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo. Sample some of the best sparkling wines from the family owned Estates from the Anderson Valley and the Champagne region of France. You can taste wines from Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars and Champagne Louis Roederer.
Snack on sushi, hors d’oeuvres, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, and talk to winemakers and like-minded bubble aficionados while gazing out over the beautiful Scharffenberger Cellars vineyards, just steps from the grand tasting event.
11:00am – 3:00 pm
2025 Grand Tasting
Scharffenberger Cellars
The Pinot Noir Festival schedule of events continues with the Grand Tasting. Sip, sample and savor Pinot Noirs and artisan small bites from more than 50 wineries and the area’s best restaurants and chefs! Taste wines from more than 50 producers in the beautiful vineyards of Scharffenberger Cellars, set against the golden hillsides of Anderson Valley.
Live music by Joel Bennett and the Batacha quartet, alongside world-class chefs, will serve up perfectly paired goodness from all corners of the venue. Look for the sparkling wine signals to discover the many producers who are crafting artisan bubbles from Pinot Noir!
