Posted on October 19, 2018

2019 World of Pinot Noir Tickets Officially on Sale

This year’s event includes more than 250 wineries from around the globe, pairing dinners, Pinot Noir parties and expert-led seminars.

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Early Bird pricing is currently available for Weekend Passes and the Grand Tastings on Friday and Saturday

October 16, 2018 (Santa Barbara, Calif.) – The World of Pinot Noir (WOPN), the wine world’s foremost organization dedicated to the education and celebration of Pinot Noir, is proud to announce tickets have officially gone on sale for its marquee event, taking place February 28 – March 2 at the seaside Ritz-Carlton Bacara in sunny Santa Barbara.

‘Early bird pricing’ for Weekend Passes, and the Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings (VIP and General Admission) are on sale through Oct. 31. View details and purchase tickets at WorldofPinotNoir.com.

On pace to be the largest and most well-attended event in the organization’s 19-year history, the 2019 World of Pinot Noir will include two full days of pairing dinners prepared by renown chefs, Pinot Noir parties, two Grand Tastings featuring more than 250 premier Pinot Noir wineries from around the globe, and expert-led wine seminars.

Early bird pricing is offered on these tickets:

  • WEEKEND PASS (Early Bird pricing available through Oct. 31) Includes a ticket to the Opening Night Party February 28; admission to the Friday and Saturday Tasting Seminars & Luncheon; VIP Admission to the Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings; and one Pinot Noir Pairing Dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Friday, March 1

  • FRIDAY VIP GRAND TASTING (Early Bird pricing available through Oct. 31) This exclusive VIP ticket provides you with early entry to the Ritz-CarltonBacara’s Grand Ballroom, where you’ll be able to meet winemakers, be the first to bid on silent auction items, and taste through hundreds of Pinot Noir producers from around the world. And there’s more! Exclusive for VIP pass holders is the VIP room filled with special wines and cheeses with a comfortable place to sit.


  • FRIDAY GRAND TASTING (Early Bird pricing available through Oct. 31) Taste through more than 100 Pinot Noir producers from around the world gathered in the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's Grand Ballroom. Bid on silent auction items while you nibble on fresh, local and seasonal wine country appetizers from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara culinary team.


Saturday, March 2

  • SATURDAY VIP GRAND TASTING (Early Bird pricing available through Oct. 31) This exclusive VIP ticket provides you with early entry to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s Grand Ballroom, where you’ll be able to meet winemakers, be the first to bid on silent auction items, and taste through hundreds of Pinot Noir producers from around the world. And there’s more! Exclusive for VIP pass holders is the VIP room filled with special wines and cheeses with a comfortable place to sit.


  • SATURDAY GRAND TASTING (Early Bird pricing available through Oct. 31) Taste through more than 120 Pinot Noir producers from around the world gathered in the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's Grand Ballroom. Bid on silent auction items while you nibble on fresh, local and seasonal wine country appetizers from the Ritz-Carlton Bacara culinary team.


For more information about the World of Pinot Noir, please visit WorldofPinotNoir.com. Members of the media interested in covering and/or attending the annual event, please contact [email protected].

About The World of Pinot Noir

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. Wineries, potential sponsors and wine enthusiasts interested in learning more, please visit worldofpinotnoir.com, or contact [email protected]. Follow and tag us on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram. #wopn #wopn2019