Magazine of wine 

The 38th annual International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) commenced on July 26-28 in the heart of Willamette Valley on the Linfield College campus in McMinnville, Oregon. Willamette Valley, Oregon remains the epicenter and premier wine-growing region for Pinot Noir in the United States. There are over 800 wineries that claim residence in Willamette Valley with 60% of their acreage dedicated to Pinot Noir. Referred to by some as “America’s Burgundy” because of the similarities Willamette Valley wines share with their French cousins, it can also be a solemn topic for discussion. Wine author Terry Theise once remarked,” We talk about Cabernet as we talk about sports, but we talk about Pinot Noir as we talk about religion.” Pinot Noir is deeply revered by those attending this yearly pilgrimage which began in 1987.