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The Russian River Valley Pinot Forum invites 60 sommeliers each summer to join 20 wineries to learn what makes the Russian River Valley area of Sonoma County, California, so special for growing grapes and making world class wine. Flight’s sommelier, Nan Jennings, attended last month, and the answer is “Fog.” Napa and Sonoma are parallel valleys and look like they would have the same climate, but Sonoma, especially the Russian River Valley, is visited almost every morning by a thick layer of fog off the Pacific. This keeps the grapes cooler and more moist, perfect for Pinot Noir.
This is your expression after sampling Pinots all day! Nan Jennings and Elliot Chandler

Gala Pinot Forum events included a lavish dinner at MacMurray Ranch Winery, with a tour of Fred (My Three Sons) MacMurray’s home, and Bacchanalia, Mardi Gras beads and all, at Arista Winery, with workshops and tours of many other wineries during the days.

Merry Edwards and Nan Jennings