Show 463, February 26, 2022: Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia, El Lugar Wines with a preview of World of Pinot Noir

Coby Parker Garcia of World of Pinot Noir

“The World of Pinot Noir (WOPN,) the foremost event dedicated to the celebration of Pinot Noir, is returning to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara (in Santa Ynez) March 3-5, 2022 – in person, Zoom-free and featuring more than 200 premier Pinot Noir wineries from around the globe.”

“After going fully virtual in 2021, the upcoming in-person “reunion” is shaping up to be one the most exciting and delicious WOPN weekends in its 22-year history. And organizers, along with the Ritz-Carlton Bacara staff, are going to great lengths and initiating new protocols to ensure a safe and healthy experience for all guests.”

“For three days, there will be more than 20 different events and experiences for Pinot Noir-philes, including two Grand Tastings on Friday and Saturday, exclusive wine-pairing dinners, tasting seminars and an opening night alfresco Reunion Party with a special musical guest.”

“WOPN, a non-profit trade organization, was established in 2001 by a small, dedicated group of winemakers from California’s Central Coast. The group’s mission is to bring together the world’s foremost Pinot Noir producers, and in a gorgeous setting, celebrate the delicious wine grape.”

Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia, the President of the Board of Directors for WOPN and the Founder of El Lugar Wines joins us to pull the cork on all that is World of Pinot Noir.