The Pick & Press Wine Making event at the Hope-Merrill Bed and Breakfast Inn, Geyserville, CA, USA

2010-2011
Hope-Merrill Pick and Press Wine Making
Event for a "Crushing Good Time"

Take part first-hand in the magical transformation of grapes into wine in Sonoma's beautiful Alexander Valley. This event is done in two parts at our Bed and Breakfast Inns.

Session 1: Sun-Mon, September 11-12, 2010 and Sun-Mon, May 15-16, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Tuesday)
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Session 2: Wed-Thurs, September 15-16, 2010 and Wed-Thurs, May 18-19, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Friday)
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Session 3: Sun-Mon, September 19-20, 2010 and Sun-Mon, May 22-23, 2011
(Program ends at Noon on Tuesday)

Choose Session:

September Schedule: (2 1/2 Days)

* A 2-night stay at our Inns.

* Enjoy a welcome reception and Alfresco dinner the first night at the Inn.

* Enjoy a gourmet breakfast the first morning.

* PICK & PRESS premium grapes from the Hope-Merrill House vineyard or other vineyards.

* Share a delightful picnic by the pool.

* Rejoin your friends for the Vintner's Outdoor Barbecue Dinner. Meet and dine with the guest vintner.

* Second morning, after breakfast, enjoy a private tour & tasting at our guest vintner's winery.

* Program ends at noon of final day.

May Schedule: (2 1/2 Days)

* A 2-night stay at our Inns.

* Welcome back reception and Alfresco dinner the first night at the Inn.

* After breakfast, the Taste, Blend, Bottle and Labeling Party.

* Gourmet picnic by the pool.

* Vintner's Outdoor Barbecue Dinner.

* Second morning, after breakfast, a private tour & tasting at our guest vintner's winery.

* TAKE HOME 2 CASES OF WINE. Personalize your own label or use ours.

* Program ends at noon of final day.

INCLUDES:
Four nights lodging at The Hope-Merrill House Inn; Sumptuous breakfasts each morning; Two wine/food receptions; Two gourmet picnics; Four Alfresco dinners; Two private winery tours and tastings; And take home two cases of your own wine.

OUR WINEMAKER'S CREDENTIALS:
Graham Parnell has been our Pick & Press winemaker for the past 15 years. He is the Chairman of the West Coast Wine Competition and co-coordinator of the Grand Harvest Awards Competition. He's been the Sonoma County's Winery Associations representative to Europe and has just recently returned from Prowein in Düsseldorph Germany where he was one of the presenters. Up to a few years ago, he was an instructor in the Enology Department at Santa Rosa Junior College. Graham was also the Managing Editor for Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine and also writes a monthly wine column for a business magazine.

COST: Only $1500 per couple, plus tax and gratuity. All meals, lodging, and wine included in one price!

CAN'T PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTIRE EVENT?
Then SHARE THE "PICK & PRESS" PACKAGE
*Split the wine, the fun and the expense with another couple.
*Enjoy half of the package and give the other half as Birthday, Anniversary, or Wedding Gift to someone special.

ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE.

Contact us for more information
or phone us at 1-800-825-4233

THE ONLY EXPERIENCE OF ITS KIND IN THE CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY!