Details for the 2012 IPNC will be added to this page as the event draws closer. In the meantime, view the 2011 itinerary below for a framework of the full weekend setup.
View the full 2011 IPNC Printed Program Here.
3 to 6 pm - Early Registration On the north side of Riley Hall at the main entrance
Early registration is strongly encouraged as the IPNC begins early in the morning on Friday with the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch at 9 am.
7:30 to 8:30 am - Registration On the north side of Riley Hall at the main entrance
If you didn't register on Thursday, join us on the north side of Riley Hall to register Friday morning.
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast on the Patio On the patio of Riley Hall
Begin each day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and additional savory items.
8:30 to 9:15 am - Opening Ceremonies The Riley Hall Lawn
IPNC Keynote Speaker Joshua Wesson welcomes you to the Celebration and the Featured Winemakers are introduced.
9:15 am - Group Activities
Immediately following the Opening Ceremonies, guests will divide into two groups: Group A and Group B. See the "Group Activities" box below:
| Group Activities: Guests will be divided into two groups until 3:00pm each day, reuniting for the Afternoon Activities, Alfresco Tastings, and dinners. On Friday, Group A will go on the Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch, while Group B will remain on campus for the morning and afternoon seminars as well as the Alfresco Lunch. On Saturday, the groups will switch so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy every part of the program. |
9:15 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group A boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn promptly at 9:15 am
Travel through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery where you will enjoy a guided stroll
through the vineyard, learning about the distinct characteristics of the host site. Afterward, put your sensory skills to the test
in Name That Pinot, a team-oriented, blind tasting game where you will join featured winemakers, top sommeliers, media guests and fellow
attendees in identifying a selection of handpicked mystery Pinots. Following the blind tasting, enjoy an array of wines
paired with a multi-course meal created by one of our talented guest chefs.
9:30 am to 11:30 am - On-Campus Grand Seminar (more info)
Group B remains on campus for the on-campus Grand Seminar in Dillin Hall
Enjoy a tasting and comparison of ten Pinots with moderator Eric Asimov, wine critic for The New York Times, and five pioneer winemakers from three continents.
Noon to 2:00 pm - Alfresco Lunch
Group B joins featured winemakers for the on-campus Alfresco Lunch in the Oak Grove
3:30 to 4:15 pm - Afternoon Chef Panel: Evolution of NW Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Join chef panelists and moderator Cole Danehower, Editor-in-Chief of Northwest Palate Magazine, for a two-part sessions dedicated to the past, present and future of the Northwest farm-to-table movement. Following a panel discussion, retire to the lawn where each chef will share special dishes from their kitchens
4:30 to 5:30 pm - Afternoon Sommelier Panel: Uncovering the Secrets of Sommeliers
Moderator Jordan Mackay and Sommelier Rajat Parr, co-authors of James Beard Award nominated Secrets of the Sommeliers: How to Think and Drink Like the World's Top Wine Professionals, will be joined onstage by iconic sommeliers Daniel Johnnes, Larry Stone and Kevin Zraly for an engaging discussion on the secrets of their trade and the role Pinot noir has played in their careers in wine.
3:30 to 5:30 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info)
Various locations around the Riley Lawn - refer to your program for details
At 3:30 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of activities.
5:30 to 7:30 pm - Alfresco Tasting (more info) Located in the dormitory quad on the south end of campus
The first of two grand tastings in which 35 winemakers pour their Featured Pinots for you.
7:30 to 11 pm - The Grand Dinner (more info) On the Intramural Field
Experience the result of years of collaboration and tradition as four chef duos team-up to create a Burgundian-inspired meal using NW ingredients. Celebrate 25 years of the IPNC under a star-lit sky with magnums of Pinot noir.
7:30 to 9 am - Breakfast on the Patio On the Patio of Riley Hall
Begin the day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and additional savory items.
9:15 am - Group Activities
Today, Group A and Group B switch team events (refer to the Group Activities box above).
9:15 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group B boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn promptly at 9 am
Travel through the vine-covered countryside to a nearby Willamette Valley winery where you will enjoy a guided stroll through the vineyard, learning about the distinct characteristics of the host site. Afterward, put your sensory skills to the test in Name That Pinot, a team-oriented, blind tasting game where you will join featured winemakers, top sommeliers, media guests and fellow attendees in identifying a selection of handpicked mystery Pinots. Following the blind tasting, enjoy an array of wines paired with a multi-course meal created by one of our talented guest chefs.
9:30 am to 11:30 am - On-Campus Grand Seminar (more info)
Group A remains on campus for the on-campus Grand Seminar in Dillin Hall
Enjoy a tasting and comparison of ten Pinots with moderator Eric Asimov, wine critic for The New York Times, and five pioneer winemakers from three continents.
Noon to 2:00 pm - Alfresco Lunch
Group A joins featured winemakers for the on-campus Alfresco Lunch on the intramural field
3:30 to 5:00 pm - Afternoon Activities (more info) Various locations around the Riley Lawn - refer to your program for details
At 3 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of activities.
3:15 to 4:25 pm - Add-on Tasting #1- The Mysteries of Wine Ageing (more info)
Burghound's Allen Meadows will moderate a tasting seminar of four wines from famed Burgunian and Oregon wineries.
Please Note: this tasting is offered as an 'add-on' for Full Weekend registrants. Seating is limited to 50 guests, tickets are $150 and sold on a first come, first serve basis
4:30 to 5:15 pm - Add-on Tasting #2- White Wine & Oregon Cheese Pairing (more info)
Author and cheese expert Laura Werlin will guide guests through a comparative tasting of six Oregon cheeses paired with a selection of white wines from around the world.
Seating is limited to 50 guests, tickets are $100 and sold on a first come, first serve basis
5:15 to 7:15 pm - Alfresco Tasting (more info) Located in the dormitory quad on the south end of campus
The second of two grand tastings in which an additional 35 winemakers pour their Featured Pinots for you.
7:30 to 11:30 pm - Northwest Salmon Bake (more info) In the Oak Grove
A long-standing tradition of the IPNC, the Salmon Bake dramatically showcases wild salmon roasted on alder stakes over a huge custom-built fire pit. Bask in the warm glow of a lantern lit Oak Grove where cellared Pinot noir and wines from around the world will accompany an extravagant outdoor buffet designed by local chefs, followed by an extraordinary assortment of hand-crafted desserts. After dinner, relax to music and dancing under the stars.
10 am to noon - Sparkling Finale (more info) On the Riley Lawn
Raise your glass in a festive toast as you bid farewell to the 25th Anniversary IPNC and look forward to the next 25 years! Savor our sumptuous buffet brunch prepared by guest chefs and paired with fine Champagne and sparkling wines.
Please note: the Sunday afternoon Walkabout tasting is not included in the Full Weekend ticket. You may purchase tickets to both the full three-day event and the Walkabout, however, all wines served during the Sunday afternoon Walkabout tasting will have been served during the Alfresco tastings throughout the Full Weekend.
