IPNC - Archival Photos
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Salmon on Stakes in Front of Pioneer Hall
Salmon roasts on alder stakes in front of Pioneer Hall during the Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
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A Toast to IPNC
IPNC attendees make a toast at one of the dinners.
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IPNC Founders at Nick's Italian Café
The IPNC founders and other individuals stand in front of Nick’s Italian Café in downtown McMinnville, Oregon.
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Joan Drabkin with Recipe Box
Joan Drabkin displays a wooden recipe box produced for IPNC that contains recipes from IPNC chefs.

IPNC Winemakers
Various winemakers toast to the IPNC.

Salmon Bake
Salmon bakes in preparation for dinner in Linfield College's Oak Grove at the IPNC. Pioneer Hall can be seen in the distance.

Anna Matzinger and Sean Carlton
Anna Matzinger and Sean Carlton of Archery Summit Winery participate in a wine tasting at an IPNC.

Signed Hat
This souvenir hat was signed by IPNC winemakers.

Kitchen Volunteers: Joan and Charles Drabkin
Joan and Charles Drabkin help prepare a dish for one of the meals at the IPNC.
(left to right): Joan Drabkin, Charles Drabkin

Infant IPNC Volunteer
A sleeping baby (believed to be Mimi Casteel, now a member of the Board of Directors for IPNC) wears an IPNC volunteer badge.

Robert Drouhin
Robert Drouhin, the head of Maison Joseph Drouhin from 1957 to 2003, enjoys a tasting session at an IPNC event.

Susan Sokol Blosser
Susan Sokol Blosser listens to a fellow attendee at one of the IPNC dinners.

Corby Stonebraker-Soles and Rollin Soles
Corby Stonebraker-Soles, former co-owner of Panther Creek Cellars and co-founder of ROCO Winery, enjoys one of the IPNC dinners with her husband and ROCO co-founder, Rollin Soles.
(left to right): Corby Stonebraker-Soles, Rollin Soles

Chef Jason Stoller Smith
Chef Jason Stoller Smith takes a break to chat at an IPNC dinner.

Anne Nisbet
Anne Nisbet, Culinary Director of the IPNC since 2002, oversees one of the dinners.

Erica Landon and Tysan Dutta
Erica Landon and Tysan Dutta, Maître d’Hôtel captains, pose at an IPNC dinner.
(left to right): Erica Landon, Tysan Dutta

Ghislaine de Montgolfier and Rollin Soles
Ghislaine de Montgolfier and Rollin Soles enjoy wines at an IPNC dinner.
(left to right): Ghislaine de Montgolfier, Rollin Soles

Winery Lunch
IPNC attendees enjoy lunch at Soléna & Grand Cru Estates in Yamhill, Oregon.

Guests at Dinner
Katie Ray, Bryan Hill, Tysan Dutta, IPNC Director Whitney Schubert, Katie Kamilllo, and IPNC intern Lindsay Gardner pose for a photo at dinner.

Jancis Robinson and Whitney Schubert, 2009
Master of Ceremonies Jancis Robinson and IPNC Director Whitney Schubert pose for a picture.

Andy Biggs and Volunteer
Chef Andy Biggs and a kitchen volunteer prepare food for the Grand Dinner at the 2009 IPNC.

Chef and Kitchen Volunteers
A chef gives instructions to kitchen volunteers at one of the IPNC dinners.

Winemakers at the 2008 IPNC
Winemakers gather before an event at the 2008 IPNC.

Amy Wesselman, 2008
Amy Wesselman, IPNC Executive Director from 1999-2007, pours Pinot Noir for guests at the 2008 IPNC.

Soter Vineyards Seminar
An IPNC seminar is held at Soter Vineyards near Carlton, Oregon.

Georg Riedel, 2007
2007 Master of Ceremonies Georg Riedel of Riedel Crystal (Kufstein, Austria) speaks at an IPNC event.

Wine Tasting at the 2007 IPNC
Attendees at the 2007 International Pinot Noir Celebration sample wines.

Man Adjusts Salmon Stake
A man adjusts an alder stake during the Salmon Bake at the 2002 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Three Kitchen Volunteers Prepare Salmon
Three kitchen volunteers prepare salmon on alder stakes for the Salmon Bake at the 2002 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Matt Kramer Leads Panel
IPNC board member Laurent Montalieu, Lalou Bize-Leroy of Domaine Leroy, Matt Kramer of the Wine Spectator, and Pierre-Antoine Rovani of the Wine Advocate participate in a panel during the 2001 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Laurent Montalieu, Lalou Bize-Leroy, Matt Kramer, Pierre-Antoine Rovani

Doug Tunnell Speaks at 2001 IPNC
Doug Tunnell of Brick House Wine Company participates in the panel "De Agrarium Venerabundus, or, For the Love of the Land" during the 2001 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelist Robert Drouhin
Robert Drouhin (standing) of Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, France participates in the panel "De Agrarium Venerabundus, or, For the Love of the Land" during the 2001 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Laurent Montalieu, Lalou Bize Leroy, and Matt Kramer, 2001
IPNC board member Laurent Montalieu, Lalou Bize-Leroy (owner of Domain Leroy and Domaine d'Auvenay), and wine critic Matt Kramer speak at the 2001 IPNC.
(left to right): Laurent Montalieu, Lalou Bize-Leroy, Matt Kramer

Thierry Rautureau Receives Food
Chef Thierry Rautureau and sons receive a serving of food in the Oak Grove during the buffet-style dinner at the Salmon Bake during the 2000 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Bernard Loiseau Receives Food
Chef Bernard Loiseau receives a serving of food in the Oak Grove during the buffet-style dinner at the Salmon Bake during the 2000 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Cracking the Pinot Time Capsule Panel 01
Panelists discuss different stages in the lifespan of Pinot noir.
(left to right): David Lett (The Eyrie Vineyards), Dick Ponzi (Ponzi Vineyards), Dick Erath (Erath Vineyards Winery), Ursula Hermacinski (moderator), Martine Saunier (Maison Leroy)

Cracking the Pinot Time Capsule Panel 02
Panelists discuss different stages in the lifespan of Pinot noir.
(left to right): David Lett (The Eyrie Vineyards), Dick Ponzi (Ponzi Vineyards), Dick Erath (Erath Vineyards Winery), Martine Saunier (Maison Leroy), Jean-Pierre de Smet (Domaine de l'Arlot)

Véronique Drouhin, 2000
Winemaker Véronique Drouhin walks around Domaine Drouhin Vineyard.

Guests at the Fountain
IPNC guests enjoy the fountain between Riley and Walker Halls on the Linfield College campus.

Dick Ponzi and Dick Erath, 2000
Dick Ponzi, Dick Erath, and a guest speaker discuss wine at an IPNC event.
(left to right): Dick Ponzi, Dick Erath, unidentified woman

Salmon on Alder Stakes 03
Salmon roasts on alder stakes near the Oak Grove at Linfield College during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration. Pioneer Hall is in the background.

Salmon on Alder Stakes 04
Salmon roasts on alder stakes in the Oak Grove at Linfield College during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests Dining in Oak Grove 04
Guests dine in the Oak Grove during the buffet-style Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Salmon Baking Over Fire
Salmon roasts on alder stakes during the Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelist Corinne Rousseau
Corinne Rousseau of Domaine Armand Rousseau participates in a panel on "The Palette of Burgundy" during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelists Nadine Gublin and François Mikulski
Nadine Gublin of Domaine Jacques Prieur and François Mikulski of Domaine Mikulski participate in a panel on "The Palette of Burgundy" during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Nadine Gublin, François Mikulski

Panelist Christophe Roumier
Christophe Roumier of Domaine G. Roumier participates in a panel on "The Palette of Burgundy" during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelist Sarah Kemp
Sarah Kemp, publishing director at Decanter Magazine, speaks at the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): François Leclerc, Sarah Kemp

Panelists Sarah Kemp and Corinne Rousseau
Sarah Kemp, publishing director at Decanter Magazine, and Corinne Rousseau of Domaine Armand Rousseau participate in a panel at the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Sarah Kemp, Corinne Rousseau

Guests Milling in Oak Grove 03
Guests mill around the Oak Grove during the buffet-style Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Winemaker François Leclerc
François Leclerc of Domaine René Leclerc sips a glass of wine as he participates in a panel on "The Palette of Burgundy" during the 1999 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

The Palette of Burgundy Panel
Panelists discuss the question of color in Pinot noir.
(left to right): François Leclerc, Catherine Tate, Sarah Kemp, Corinne Rousseau, Nadine Gublin, François Mikulski

New Zealand Winemakers
Yamhill Valley Vineyards winemaker Stephen Cary poses with winemakers from New Zealand at the 1999 IPNC.
Front Row (reclining): Stephen Cary
Back Row: unidentified New Zealand winemakers

Flight Comment Sheet
Notes on a flight comment sheet from the 1999 IPNC refer to several wines: the 1997 Volnay Les Santenots du Milieu, from Domaine Mikulski; the 1996 Monopole Volnay Clos des Santenots, from Domaine Jacques Prieur; and the 1997 Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines, from Domaine René Leclerc.

Salmon on Alder Stakes 02
Salmon roasts on alder stakes in the Oak Grove at Linfield College during the 1998 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Man Holding Salmon on Stakes 01
A man holds up two alder stakes during the Salmon Bake at the 1998 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Man Holding Salmon on Stakes 02
A man holds up two alder stakes during the Salmon Bake at the 1998 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

John Kitzhaber at Podium
John Kitzhaber, 35th Governor of Oregon, speaks to an audience in Melrose Auditorium at the 1998 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Governor John Kitzhaber at 1998 IPNC
John Kitzhaber, the 35th Governor of Oregon, speaks to an unidentified man at the 1998 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Philippe Boulot and Pascal Sauton, 1998
Chefs Philippe Boulot and Pascal Sauton take a break from cooking at the 1998 IPNC.

Guests Dining in Oak Grove 02
Guests dine in the Oak Grove at the buffet-style Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake during the 1996 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Hay Bale Fence
Guests mill within the walls of the hay bale fence set up around the perimeter of the Oak Grove during the 1996 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests Milling in Oak Grove 02
Guests mill around the Oak Grove during the buffet-style Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1996 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests Dining in Oak Grove 03
Guests dine in the Oak Grove during the buffet-style Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1996 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests on the Bus
IPNC guests disembark from a tour bus.

Maȋtre d’Hȏtels at IPNC
Maȋtre d’Hȏtels come together for a picture at the 1995 IPNC.

Salmon roasts on alder stakes in the Oak Grove at Linfield College during the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Keynote Speaker Jancis Robinson
British wine critic and writer Jancis Robinson delivers the keynote address at the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Juliet Harbutt at Podium
New Zealander and cheese expert Juliet Harbutt speaks at the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration

Nancy Ponzi at Podium
IPNC President Nancy Ponzi, of Ponzi Vineyards, speaks at the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

David Lett at Podium 1994
Master of Ceremonies David Lett, founder of The Eyrie Vineyards and a member of the IPNC Board of Directors, addresses the audience at the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelist Gérard Potel
Gérard Potel (center), of Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, participates in a panel discussing "The Personality of Vintages in Burgundy" during the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

President Vivian Bull at IPNC Grand Dinner
Linfield College President Dr.Vivian Bull addresses the audience at the Grand Dinner at the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Panelist Neal Rosenthal
Neal Rosenthal, lawyer-turned-wine retailer, participates in a panel discussing "The Personality of Vintages in Burgundy" during the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

1994 IPNC Panel Discussion
Panelists discuss "The Personality of Vintages in Burgundy" during the 1994 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Neal Rosenthal, Pascal Marchand, unidentified man, Steve Tanzer, Gérard Potel, unidentified man

Pat Dudley, 1994
Pat Dudley, former director of the IPNC and co-owner of Bethel Heights Vineyard, talks on the telephone during the IPNC.

Wine Barrel Making
Two men demonstrate how to make wine barrels at the IPNC.

David Lett, Bob Bacon, and John Kitzhaber, 1994
David Lett, Bob Bacon, and John Kitzhaber (later Governor of Oregon) enjoy an event at the 1994 IPNC.
(left to right): David Lett, Bob Bacon, John Kitzhaber

Young Boy Holding Salmon
A young boy holds up a piece of salmon during the Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Keynote Speakers Joshua Wesson and David Rosengarten 01
Chef and author David Rosengarten speaks at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration with the founder of Best Cellars, Joshua Wesson.
(left to right): Joshua Wesson, David Rosengarten

David Rosengarten Leads Panel Discussion
David Rosengarten leads a panel that includes Joshua Wesson, Robert Kacher, and Chef Michael Wild at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Joshua Wesson, Robert Kacher, unidentified woman, Michael Wild, David Rosengarten

Keynote Speakers David Rosengarten and Joshua Wesson 01
Chef and author David Rosengarten speaks at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration with the founder of Best Cellars, Joshua Wesson.
(left to right): David Rosengarten, Joshua Wesson

Keynote Speakers David Rosengarten and Joshua Wesson 02
Chef and author David Rosengarten speaks at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration with the founder of Best Cellars, Joshua Wesson.
(left to right): David Rosengarten, Joshua Wesson

Clive Coates with Microphone
Clive Coates, British wine writer and Master of Wine, addresses an audience as part of a panel discussion at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

David Lett at Podium 1993
Master of Ceremonies David Lett, founder of The Eyrie Vineyards and a member of the IPNC Board of Directors, addresses the audience at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

"Somewhereness or Someoneness" Discussion Panel
Clive Coates and Bruno D'Alfonso engage in a panel discussion at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.
(left to right): Clive Coates, unidentified man, Bruno D'Alfonso

IPNC Attendee Offers Feedback at Panel Discussion
An IPNC attendee speaks to a crowd at a panel discussion moderated by David Rosengarten at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Jim Clendenen, 1993
Jim Clendenen, winemaker and owner of Au Bon Climat Winery, discusses wine at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Pinot Noir Flight Tasting
IPNC attendees participate in a Pinot Noir flight tasting held in the gymnasium at Linfield College.

Salmon on Stakes in Front of Melrose Hall
Salmon roasts on alder stakes in front of Melrose Hall at Linfield College during the 1992 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests Milling in Oak Grove 01
Guests mill in the Oak Grove at Linfield College during the 1992 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Guests dine in the Oak Grove at the Traditional Northwest Salmon Bake during the 1992 International Pinot Noir Celebration.

Jean Marie Roumier, 1992
Jean Marie Roumier samples wine at an IPNC wine tasting.

Fred Carlo, 1992
Fred Carlo poses near a roasted pig at one of the IPNC dinners.

Chefs at IPNC
Frank Ostini, Michael Wild, Nick Peirano, and other chefs take a break from cooking at the 1992 IPNC.
(left to right): Frank Ostini, Michael Wild, unidentified chef, unidentified chef, Nick Peirano

Roberta Morell, Maria Ponzi, and Nancy Ponzi, 1992
Roberta Morell, Maria Ponzi, and Nancy Ponzi pose for a photograph at the 1992 IPNC.
(left to right): Roberta Morell, Maria Ponzi, Nancy Ponzi

Governor Barbara Roberts at IPNC Grand Dinner
Barbara Roberts, the 34th Governor of Oregon, addresses the audience at the Grand Dinner at the 1991 International Pinot Noir Celebration.