Crush Encounter I -- Live the dream with a two-day, unforgettable Harvest Crush Experience that lets you Pick, Crush, Sip & Stomp at popular Paso Robles vineyards and wineries while learning about the Paso Robles wine region, how wine is made and more.  You'll meet growers and winemakers, get a first-hand look at how wine grapes are harvest and crushed while getting in on the action.  You can even purchase wine from your Crush Experience and put your own custom label on it.

INCLUDES

• TOUR & LEARN
  • Perfect Pairs - Explore wine and cheese pairing with Danika Bowler, owner of Vivant Fine Cheese, featuring a special selection of paso Robles wines.
  • A Taste of Terroir – Tour a Paso Robles vineyard with the grower/winemaker and enjoy a berry and wine tasting in the vineyard.
  • Paso Wine 101 - Learn about the Paso Robles Wine Region with First Crush owner/winemaker, Becky Zelinski.
  • Harvest 101 - Harvest wine grapes with viticulturist, Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D.
  • Crush 101 - Sort grapes and learn how grapes become wine.
• SIP & SAVOR
  • Perfect Pairs - wine and cheese pairing experience with Vivant Fine Cheese Shoppe owner, Danika Bowler
  • Vineyard Picnic - Savor a gourmet wine country lunch prepared by local chef while sipping Paso Robles wines.
• STOMP & WIN wine grapes "just like Lucy" with a competitive twist.  Prizes for winners.
• ENJOY ALL OF THE EXTRAS
  •  Live music while dining, tasting, crushing and stomping
• EXTRAS
  • First Crush Crushin' Couture (aka tee-shirt)
  • Snacks, water and beverages during harvest, crush and stomp

Price: Members $292.50 / Regular $325 / Early registration discounted prices begin @ $263.25

10% discount applies to those registered by July 31, 2013.  

Date:  October 4-5, 2013

DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE AT COURTYARD MARRIOTT & LA QUINTA INN & SUITES. A DISCOUNT BOOKING CODE WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE YOUR CRUSH ENCOUNTER RESERVATION IS COMPLETE.  SEE SPECIALS & PACKAGES PAGE.