When? March 2-4

Where? Santa Barbara, California, USA

The annual World of Pinot Noir wine festival celebrates one of the world’s most popular wine varieties, Pinot Noir. This event brings together wine fans, experts, and producers from all around the world to taste and learn about Pinot Noir wines.

Pinot Noir is a renowned and celebrated grape chiefly hailing from the french region of Burgundy, its name roughly translates from french into “black pinecone” or “black pine”.

The festival includes tastings of top-tier Pinot Noir wines from major producers, as well as educational lectures and workshops targeted at improving awareness and enjoyment of Pinot Noir production and appreciation. Attendees will get the chance to learn more about Pinot Noir wine and the winemaking process, as well as sample the broad spectrum of tastes given by this highly valued grape type.