Crush Encounter I
Crush Encounter I – (Friday and Saturday Wine Grape Escape)
The two-day Harvest Crush Encounter that lets you Pick, Crush, Sip & Stomp while touring popular Paso Robles vineyards and wineries.
Have fun while learning about wine! Get a first-hand look at how wine grapes are harvested and crushed while taking part in the action. The weekend has lots of activities to set the stage for a fun and educational day of winemaking.
DATE: October 5-6, 2012
INCLUDES: Friday night Welcome Reception and Saturday Harvest Crush Encounter
| EXTRAS | All Crush Encounters Include |
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Friday, October 5 - (Included in Crush Encounter I & II) |
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| 4:00 pm | Perfect Pairs -- Explore wine and cheese pairing with Danika Bowler of Vivant Fine Cheese featuring Becky's special selection of Paso Robles wines |
| 5:00 pm | Travel to Caliza Vineyard |
| 5:30 pm | A Taste of Terroir - Tour the Caliza Vineyards with grower/winemaker Carl Bowker and enjoy a berry and wine tasting |
Saturday Morning, October 6 - (Included in Crush Encounters I & II) |
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| 8:30 am | Depart for Oak Shadow Vineyards |
| 9:00 am | Paso Wine 101 - Learn about the Paso Robles Wine Region with First Crush owner/winemaker, Becky Zelinski |
| 10:00 am | Harvest Camp - Harvest premium wine grapes with viticulturist, Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. Learn about terroir and how it influences Paso wines from viticulturist Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. in a beautiful vineyard setting |
| 11:30 am | Crush Camp - Sort grapes and find out how grapes become wine with viticulturist Lowell Zelinski |
| 12:30 pm | Picnic in the Vineyard - A gourmet wine country lunch prepared local chef Alex Martin overlooking the picturesque Oak Shadow Vineyards |
| 2:00 pm | STOMP - Stomp wine grapes "just like Lucy" but with a competitive twist at Pacific Wine Services. Prizes for winners. |
| 2:30 pm |
End of Crush Encounter for Crush Encounter I guests |
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