Fifty-plus wineries: seminars, a sunset BBQ, the Grand Tasting and open houses.
- When: Usually mid-June (last held June 12, 2026)
- Where: Anderson Valley, Philo, CA
Organized by Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association. Details and tickets come from the organizer.
Anderson Valley’s biggest wine weekend: three days of Pinot Noir, from vineyard seminars to a Grand Tasting of fifty-plus wineries and open houses across the valley.
What happens
- Friday: vineyard seminars (8:30–12), a history talk (3–5) and a sunset BBQ (5–8)
- Saturday: a VIP bubble lounge with oysters and caviar (10–1), the Grand Tasting (11–3) and a winemaker dinner (5–8)
- Sunday: winery open houses (11–5)
Good to know
| Last held | June 12–14, 2026 (the 27th), Grand Tasting at Scharffenberger Cellars in Philo |
|---|---|
| Tickets (2026) | Grand Tasting $195; seminars $35; history talk $75; BBQ $95; winemaker dinner $195; bubbles and caviar $135; combo $325 |
| Ages | Strictly 21+; no children |
| Dogs | Licensed service dogs only |
| Getting there | There’s no rideshare in the valley; plan a driver or a shuttle |
| Dress | Vineyard casual |
| Refunds | Up to 30 days out, less a 10% fee |
| Official site | Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association ↗ |
A local’s tipThere’s no rideshare in the valley. Sort out a driver or a shuttle before you sort out tickets.
Staying in the valley for the weekend? A private chef in Anderson Valley can cook dinner at your rental, with Pinot from down the road.
More on the coast
- International White Wine Festival
- Legendary Boonville Beer Festival
- Mendocino Urchin Festival
- All food and wine events
Details from Pinot Noir Festival, Vinography, May 2026. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.
Coming for the weekend? We cook dinner in the house you’ve rented. Check your date, or see sample menus.