World of Pinot Noir

Feb. 26 - 28, 2026

Recurring daily

The annual World of Pinot Noir event gathers the planet’s foremost Pinot Noir wineries and winemakers, renowned chefs, sommeliers and leading wine scholars in a weekend-long seaside celebration of this delicious and storied wine. Spanning three days in early March at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, the immersive WOPN experience features world-class Pinot Noirs from more than 250 wineries in the U.S, France, New Zealand, Chile, Spain, Austria, and more.

Festivities kick off in style with the opening night party—a wine-filled feast and fête where you can mingle with winemakers and indulge in delicious cuisine prepared by The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s executive chef. The jam-packed agenda for the next two days includes seasonally inspired pairing dinners created by renowned chefs, two Grand Tastings, excursions to local vineyards and a variety of educational seminars.

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World of Pinot Noir

8301 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117

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