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Fete de Pinot Noir- The Winemakers!


Lifford’s Fete de Pinot Noir is fast approaching! September 8th we will showcase the best pinots from around the world at St. Lawrence Hall. This is sure to be the wine event of the year. Not only will you taste some of the world’s best pinots, but you will also have the unique opportunity to meet the owners and winemakers themselves, as they pour their wine and tell their story.

There are some very famous faces coming to town and we are beyond excited. There are only 200 tickets available so don’t delay!

Here is a list of the winery principals attending Fete de Pinot Noir:

California:

Au Bon Climat: Jim Clendenen (owner/ winemaker)

Freestone Vineyards: Mike McEvoy (director of sales)

Schug Winery: Walter Schug (founder)

Oregon:

Adelsheim Vineyard: David Adelsheim (managing partner)

Amity Vineyard: Myron Redford (owner/ winemaker)

Bethel Heights: Mimi Casteel (Viticulturalist)

R. Stuart Winery: Rob Stuart (owner/ vinemaker)

Westrey Wine Co.: David Autrey (co-owner/ winemaker)

New Zealand

Ata Rangi: Helen Masters (winemaker)

Carrick: Steve Green (owner/ winemaker)

Craggy Range: Steve Smith (director of wine and viticulture)

Felton Road: Blair Walter (winemaker)

Staete Landt: Ruud Maasdam (founder/ winemaker)

France

Maison Louis Jadot: Nicolas Dewe (export sales manager)

Italy:

Frescobaldi: Stefano Benini (senior export manager)

Canada:

Malivoire: Martin Malivoire (owner/ winemaker)

South Africa:

Bouchard Finlayson: Karen Davison (export sales manager)






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