February 1, 2026
Winery Registration to Pour at the Grand Tasting
Pinot Fest Member Assets
Winery Registration
Grand Tasting Registration
Register your winery to pour at the Grand Tasting.
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Welcome
Thank you for participating in the 26th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival. This page contains everything wineries need to participate, promote the festival, and meet important deadlines.
Important Deadlines
March 1, 2026
Open House Registration (Local Wineries)
March 1, 2026
Winemaker Workshop Sign-Up
March 1, 2026
Auction & Raffle Donation Form
March 1, 2026
Certificate of Insurance (COI), if needed
Sample Winery Copy
This May, join us for the 26th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival. We’ll be pouring alongside more than 50 exceptional producers, giving you the opportunity to experience firsthand why Anderson Valley is celebrated for world-class Pinot Noir.
Enjoy thoughtfully prepared culinary pairings from talented chefs, explore outstanding wines, and participate in our charity raffle and auction.
Experience the perfect blend of rugged natural beauty and refined wine country hospitality. Reserve your tickets and accommodations early—lodging on the Mendocino Coast is limited.
The Technical Conference Planning Committee will use submitted information to select wines for the conference.
Shalini Sekhar is also organizing the Winemaker Workshop on Thursday, May 15.
For questions, contact: shalini@ottavinowines.com
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Status: Coming Soon
All participating Pinot Fest wineries are required to contribute to at least one of the following:
- Auction
- Charity Raffle
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Status: Coming Soon
If we do not already have a current Certificate of Insurance on file, please submit one.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Review the COI Instructions
Email completed COIs to: admin@avwines.com
Please help spread the word! Early promotion is especially important due to limited lodging availability and competing events during the festival weekend.
Ways to Promote
Use the campaign assets to:
- Share on Facebook and Instagram
- Add the event to your website
- Include it in your event calendar
- Feature it in consumer newsletters and email campaigns
Festival Website
Share this link with your audience: www.avwines.com/pinot-noir-festival/