1998-1999
Hope-Merrill and Hope-Bosworth
Pick and Press Wine Making Event
for a "Crushing Good Time"
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1998-1999 |
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Take part first-hand in the magical transformation of grapes into wine in Sonomas beautiful Alexander Valley. This event is done in two parts at our Bed and Breakfast Inns.
Choose your dates:
| 2 days this summer 2 days next spring |
Session 1 - Sept 13-15, 1998 Session 2 - Sept 16-18, 1998 Session 1 - May 16-18, 1999 Session 2 - May 19-21, 1999 |
THIS SUMMER: * Stay 2 nights at our Inns. |
FOLLOWING SPRING: Return to join your "Summer Crush" friends for: |
* Enjoy a welcome reception and buffet dinner the first night at the Inn. * Enjoy a full country 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 vintners winery. * Program ends at noon of final day. |
* A 2-night stay at our Inns. *Welcome back reception and buffet 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 vintners 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 and Hope-Bosworth House Inns; Sumptuous breakfasts each morning; Two wine/food receptions; Two gourmet picnics; Two outdoor barbecue dinners; Two private winery tours and tasting; And take home two cases of your own wine.
OUR WINEMAKERS CREDENTIALS:
Graham Parnell has been our Pick & Press winemaker for the past 4 years. He is an instructor in the wine horticulture program at Santa Rosa Junior College. Just recently, he coordinated the 1997 West Coast Wine Competition, and is also the managing editor for the Vineyard & Wine Management Magazine.
COST: Only $950 per couple, tax included.
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.
WRITE FOR YOUR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION
or phone us at 1-800-825-4BED
THE ONLY EXPERIENCE OF ITS KIND IN THE CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY!
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