"Wow, what an incredible few days! The entire experience waas superb. The hospitality, generosity and education were truly first rate...The wines are terrific and I have walked away with a greater understanding and appreciation of them, the Russian River Valley and the people who make it happen. Bravo!"

The Ninth Annual Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Forum will be held three days in August - Sunday, August 7 through Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

Welcome Packet Materials:
Airport Schedule
Hotel Information
Schedule of Events
Area Map
Things to do for Traveling Companions

On Arrival
Get situated with your winery host and enjoy some Russian River Valley hospitality before the educational content begins. For 2010, our guests stayed at the new Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor-Sonoma Wine Country.

Monday and Tuesday's Instructive Seminars
Get the lay of the land as your bus hosts guide you through the appellation on your way to each seminar, then learn the region's wines through in-depth lecture and comparative tastings.

Winemaker Dinner
Your winemaker hosts will join you in a sumptuous feast prepared by our celebrity chef, and paired with our finest Russian River Valley pinots.

Bacchanalia
Get ready for a decadent evening to cap off the festivities as you party with your hosts, 20 Russian River Pinot Noir producers, and neighborhood restauranteurs at the Bacchanalia. No agenda, just great food, dancing, and other Russian River varietals all in a surreal setting.

A special "Thank You" to our Sponsors.