Itinerary - International Pinot Noir Celebration

THURSDAY, JULY 25

3 to 6:30 pm - Early Registration
On the north side of Riley Hall (#2) at the main entrance
Early registration is strongly encouraged as the IPNC begins early in the morning on Friday with the opening ceremonies at 8:30AM. Registrants will pick up an event packet that includes their name badge, program, and important information regarding the event. Guests may also pick up their apartment/dorm keys at this time if applicable. Note: If you arrive on campus before or after Early Registration and you need to pick up your dorm/apartment keys, you may do so at Malthus Hall (#9)

FRIDAY, JULY 26

7:30 to 8:30 am - Registration
On the north side of Riley Hall (#2) at the main entrance
If you did not register early on Thursday, join us on the north side of Riley Hall on Friday morning to register. Registrants will pick up an event packet that includes their name badge, program, and important information regarding the event. Guests may also pick up their apartment/dorm keys at this time if applicable. Note: If you arrive after Registration concludes, you may pick up your packet at the IPNC concierge in Riley Hall (#2). Dorm/apartment keys may be picked up at Malthus Hall (#9)

7:30 to 9:00 am- Breakfast on the Patio
On the patio of Riley Hall (#2)
Begin each day with a wide array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and other savory items. Coffee will also be provided by Portland's Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

8:30 to 9:15 am- Opening Ceremonies
The Riley Hall (#2) Lawn
The IPNC Keynote Speaker Terry Theise welcomes you to the Celebration and the Featured Winemakers are introduced.

9:15 am - Guests Divide into Group A and Group B
Guests will be divided into two groups until 3:30pm 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 Grand Seminar, Alfresco Lunch, and University of Pinot. On Saturday, the groups will switch (Group A will stay on campus while Group B heads to a local winery) so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy every part of the program. The IPNC will not split up guests that registered for the event together. The IPNC also is happy to accomodate group requests up until July 1st for guests that would like to be in the same group as friends. To submit a group request, send an email to info@ipnc.org or call us at 800-775-4762.

9:15 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group A boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn (#34)
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 and what it means to achieve "balance in the vineyard". Afterward, take a tour through the winery and enjoy a selection of wines from our Featured Wineries. Following the vineyard tour and tasting, enjoy a multi-course lunch created by one of our talented guest chefs.

9:30 am to 11:00 am - The Grand Seminar (more info)
Group B remains on campus for the Grand Seminar in Dillin Hall (#33)
The Architecture of Pinot Noir: A gifted architect combines the simple elements of stone, steel, wood and glass into a work of art that invites us in and encourages us to stay. At its most basic level, wine too is composed of key elements: acid, tannin, alcohol and fruit. Like the architect, the wine grower aims to craft wines that are, as moderator Terry Theise often says, greater than the sum of their parts, transcending into a realm of harmony, beauty, distinctiveness, personality, and soul. Aren't these the essential qualities that compel us to love wine? Co-moderators Terry Theise and Eric Asimov and a hand-picked panel of international wine growers will offer you a new lens through which you can experience Pinot noir.

11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Alfresco Lunch
The Oak Grove (#63)
Group B joins featured winemakers for the on-campus Alfresco Lunch in the Oak Grove. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal created by one of our talented guest chefs.

2:00 to 3:30 pm - University of Pinot
TJ Day Hall (#8)
Group B guests will attend one of 8 different seminars that focus on a wide array of Pinot noir related topics. These small-format seminars are intended to provide IPNC guests with an intimate environment to learn directly from wine professionals. The course guide, with subjects in geology, international relations, anthropology, social studies, geography, etc., will be announced in the spring and viewable here. Once announced, guests are responsible for selecting the seminar they would like to attend prior to the event via our online enrollment system. We will inform all Full Weekend guests as soon as the enrollment process opens.

3:30 to 5:30 pm - Afternoon Activities
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 relaxed activities (walkaround tastings, book signings, etc.)

4:30 to 6:00 pm - Add-On Seminar #1: Grower Champagne with Terry Theise
Riley 201 (#2)
This optional seminar, available at additional cost, introduces guests to the wonderful world of "Grower Champagne". Importer Terry Theise will lead participants through a tasting of family-made, small-production wines from abroad. Meet an iconic figure in the wine world and take advantage of this rare opportunity to join Terry in tasting a selection of his favorite blanc de noir Champagnes.For further details and to purchase tickets, click here.

5:30 to 7:30 pm - Alfresco Tasting
The Dormitory Quad (#38)
The first of two grand tastings in which 35 winemakers pour their Featured Pinots for you. Guests have the exciting opportunity to taste, discuss, and enjoy these featured Pinots with the winemakers who made them. This is a rare chance to compare two vintages from your favorite producers and Pinot regions. 2013 IPNC guests will be tasting the 2010 and 2011 vintages.

7:30 to 11 pm - The Grand Dinner (more info)
On the Intramural Field (#64)
Join featured winemakers and guests from around the world as you celebrate under the stars with Pinot noir from around the world. A quartet of northwest chefs partner to create a stunning menu of regional ingredients. Throughout the evening, IPNC sommeliers will pour an outstanding collection of wines from the IPNC wine library.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

7:30 to 9:00 am- Breakfast on the Patio
On the patio of Riley Hall (#2)
Begin the day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats, and other savory items. Coffee will be provided by Portland's Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

9:15 am - Group A and Group B switch Group Events
Today, group A will stay on-campus for the Grand Seminar, Alfresco Lunch, and University of Pinot. Group B will head off-campus to a local winery for the vineyard tour and winery lunch.

9:15 am to 3 pm - Vineyard Tour and Winery Lunch (more info)
Group B boards the buses on Memorial Fountain Lawn (#34)
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 and what it means to achieve "balance in the vineyard". Afterward, take a tour through the winery and enjoy a selection of wines from our Featured Wineries. Following the vineyard tour and tasting, enjoy a multi-course lunch created by one of our talented guest chefs.

9:30 am to 11:00 am - The Grand Seminar (more info)
Group A remains on campus for the Grand Seminar in Dillin Hall (#33)
The Architecture of Pinot Noir: A gifted architect combines the simple elements of stone, steel, wood and glass into a work of art that invites us in and encourages us to stay. At its most basic level, wine too is composed of key elements: acid, tannin, alcohol and fruit. Like the architect, the wine grower aims to craft wines that are, as moderator Terry Theise often says, greater than the sum of their parts, transcending into a realm of harmony, beauty, distinctiveness, personality, and soul. Aren't these the essential qualities that compel us to love wine? Co-moderators Terry Theise and Eric Asimov and a hand-picked panel of international wine growers will offer you a new lens through which you can experience Pinot noir.

11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Alfresco Lunch
The Intramural Field (#64)
Group A joins featured winemakers for the on-campus Alfresco Lunch on the intramural field. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by one of our talented guest chefs.

2:00 to 3:30 pm - University of Pinot
TJ Day Hall (#8)
Group A guests will attend one of 8 different seminars that focus on a wide array of Pinot noir related topics. These small-format seminars are intended to provide IPNC guests with an intimate environment to learn directly from wine professionals. The course guide, with subjects in history, international relations, anthropology, social studies, geography, etc., will be announced in the spring and viewable here. Once announced, guests are responsible for selecting the seminar they would like to attend prior to the event via our online enrollment system. We will inform all Full Weekend guests as soon as the enrollment process opens.

3:30 to 5:30 pm - Afternoon Activities
Various locations around the Riley Lawn (#2)- refer to your program for details
At 3:30 pm, all guests will be reunited on campus to enjoy a selection of relaxed activities (walkaround tastings, book signing, etc.). A special seminar will be offered for an additional fee. This seminar will be announced soon and viewable here.

4:30 to 5:30 pm - Add-On Seminar #2: Raiding the Cellar with Eric Asimov
Riley 201 (#2)
This optional seminar, available at additional cost, allows guests the opportunity to meet Eric Asimov of the New York Times while enjoying rare wines from the IPNC library. Ask any question you wish and be part of the conversation while IPNC sommeliers fill your glasses with wines from Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Domaine des Comte Lafon, and Domaine Comte Armand, just to name a few. For further details and to purchase tickets, click here.

5:30 to 7:30 pm - Alfresco Tasting
The Dormitory Quad (#38)
The second of two grand tastings in which 35 winemakers pour their Featured Pinots for you. Guests have the exciting opportunity to taste, discuss, and enjoy these featured Pinots with the winemakers who made them. This is a rare chance to compare the 2010 and 2011 vintages from your favorite producers and Pinot regions.

7:30 to 11:30 pm - Northwest Salmon Bake (more info)
In the Oak Grove (#63)
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.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

10 am to noon - Sparkling Finale (more info)
On the Riley Lawn (#2)
Raise your glass in a festive toast as you bid farewell to the IPNC! Savor our sumptuous buffet brunch prepared by guest chefs and paired with fine Champagne and sparkling wines.

2:00 to 6:00 pm - Passport to Pinot (more info) Not included on Full Weekend Ticket
In the Oak Grove (#63)
This annual outdoor tasting showcases Pinot noir from over 70 wineries worldwide as well as a selection of IPNC library wines. Guests are provided an Oregon Pinot noir glass at the start of the afternoon and are set free to sip and sample throughout the Oak Grove. In addition to extraordinary winemakers, top-notch Northwest chefs prepare divine dishes to accompany the unparalleled array of international Pinot noir. This is a unique opportunity to meet some of the world’s finest Pinot noir winemakers and the northwest's most talked-about chefs at Oregon’s largest outdoor wine tasting. Also known as IPNC's Sunday Walkabout.

Please note: the Sunday afternoon Passport to Pinot 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.