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31 January 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM | Praelum Wine Bistro
Few grape varieties inspire as much fascination — or demand as much respect — as Pinot Noir. Delicate yet profound, transparent yet demanding, Pinot Noir is often described as a fickle grape: highly sensitive to site, climate, and the hand of the grower.
This masterclass offers a considered exploration of New World Pinot Noir, examining how this noble variety expresses itself across diverse regions and hemispheres. From coastal California and Oregon to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa, the tasting highlights the interplay between terroir, climate, and winemaking philosophy.
The session is led by Fatsosomm, award-winning sommelier, whose guidance brings clarity and depth to one of the world’s most nuanced grapes.
REGIONS FEATURED: United States – California & Oregon, Australia, New Zealand, Chile & South Africa
PRODUCERS INCLUDE: Mac Forbes • Newton-Johnson • DeLoach Vineyards • Hartford Court • Adelsheim Vineyards • Akitu • Archery Summit • Toil • Peay Vineyards • Donum …and more
1:00pm – General Tasting Session
A structured introduction to New World Pinot Noir, focusing on regional character, stylistic differences, and the challenges of growing Pinot outside its Old World home.
2:30pm – VIP Premium Tasting: Single-Vineyard American Pinot Noir
An in-depth examination of single-vineyard Pinot Noir from California and Oregon, exploring site specificity, clonal selection, and vineyard expression. Wines will include: 2022 Peay Vineyard West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2022 Donum Estate Carneros Pinot Noir, 2021 Adelsheim Ribbon Springs Pinot Noir, 2022 Archery Summit Dundee Hills Pinot, 2021 Toil Pinot Noir, 2021 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
Limited availability.
3:30pm – Second General Tasting Session
A repeat guided tasting of selected New World Pinot Noir expressions.
General Tasting: $58 nett per person
Premium Tasting: $48 nett per person
Attend both sessions: $98 nett per person
Special pricing available on all wines ordered on the day
31 January 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM | Praelum Wine Bistro
Few grape varieties inspire as much fascination — or demand as much respect — as Pinot Noir. Delicate yet profound, transparent yet demanding, Pinot Noir is often described as a fickle grape: highly sensitive to site, climate, and the hand of the grower.
This masterclass offers a considered exploration of New World Pinot Noir, examining how this noble variety expresses itself across diverse regions and hemispheres. From coastal California and Oregon to Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and South Africa, the tasting highlights the interplay between terroir, climate, and winemaking philosophy.
The session is led by Fatsosomm, award-winning sommelier, whose guidance brings clarity and depth to one of the world’s most nuanced grapes.
REGIONS FEATURED: United States – California & Oregon, Australia, New Zealand, Chile & South Africa
PRODUCERS INCLUDE: Mac Forbes • Newton-Johnson • DeLoach Vineyards • Hartford Court • Adelsheim Vineyards • Akitu • Archery Summit • Toil • Peay Vineyards • Donum …and more
1:00pm – General Tasting Session
A structured introduction to New World Pinot Noir, focusing on regional character, stylistic differences, and the challenges of growing Pinot outside its Old World home.
2:30pm – VIP Premium Tasting: Single-Vineyard American Pinot Noir
An in-depth examination of single-vineyard Pinot Noir from California and Oregon, exploring site specificity, clonal selection, and vineyard expression. Wines will include: 2022 Peay Vineyard West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2022 Donum Estate Carneros Pinot Noir, 2021 Adelsheim Ribbon Springs Pinot Noir, 2022 Archery Summit Dundee Hills Pinot, 2021 Toil Pinot Noir, 2021 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
Limited availability.
3:30pm – Second General Tasting Session
A repeat guided tasting of selected New World Pinot Noir expressions.
General Tasting: $58 nett per person
Premium Tasting: $48 nett per person
Attend both sessions: $98 nett per person
Special pricing available on all wines ordered on the day