Speaking Engagements
Note that Burghound.com does not coordinate any of the following events but is a retained speaker. For more information on an event or to reserve space, please contact the e-mail/phone listed below for each specific event. (Contact info has been removed for past events; no contact info is provided for private events.)
ALLEN IN BURGUNDY – JANUARY 10 – FEBRUARY 29, 2012
SHELL BEACH, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 1-4, 2012
WORLD OF PINOT NOIR (WOPN)
Allen and Erica Meadows will be present for the
entire weekend and will be signing copies of The Pearl of the Côte each
afternoon at "Tasting by the Sea". On Saturday, March 3, Allen will be
leading a brand new seminar - Burgundy 101. This program is geared towards
pinot lovers who want to learn more about the complex and wonderful world of
Burgundy. Seminar includes a wine tasting that is planned to take the
participants through various communes in Burgundy and also a specially
prepared lunch. More info to follow in their website. The Burgundian tasting
sells out early each year so book your tickets early as it is very limited
seating. Great seminars, dinners and wonderful pinots to enjoy overlooking
the ocean. For more information visit www.wopn.com or email info@wopn.com or call (805) 489-1758.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 8-11, 2012
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
Allen will be on hand for a portion of the two week celebration of food and wine. Lunch and dinner events as well as panel discussions including "Those Brilliant Burgundians" and "Single Vineyard Perfection". Entering its 20th year, the Festival's prestigious reputation attracts the world's biggest culinary and wine personalities to participate in a program that also showcases Victoria's own celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, sommeliers, producers and artisans. For information visit www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MAY 9-13, 2012
CHEVALIERS DU TASTEVIN GRAND CONSEIL
PRIVATE EVENT
ALLEN IN BURGUNDY – JUNE 9 – JULY 25, 2012
MCMINNVILLE, OREGON – JULY 25-29, 2012
INTERNATIONAL PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION (IPNC)
For the past 25 years, the IPNC
has been uniting Pinot devotees from all corners of the globe in the spirit
of friendship and the common pursuit of Pinot Noir in all its grand
diversity. The 2012 IPNC will bring together winemakers, chefs, media and
wine enthusiasts with highlights including a grand seminar, a
Burgundian-inspired dinner under the stars with magnums of Pinot from the
around the world, the famed Northwest Salmon Bake, and a vineyard tour and
winery lunch at one of 14 secret Willamette Valley destinations. Check the
website for more information.
Join over 70 international Pinot noir producers, top chefs, and guests from near and far for a memorable weekend of extraordinary tastings, unforgettable meals, and celebrating together in Oregon wine country. This is one of two annual pinot events Burghound and Mrs. Burghound never miss!
The IPNC will be held July 26-29, 2012 in McMinnville, Oregon. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis - keep in mind they sold out in 2011! Visit the IPNC Online Store or call for availability at 800-775-4762.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2012
WINE SOCIETY, DUQUESNE CLUB
Stay tuned for info.
ALLEN IN BURGUNDY – OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21, 2012