Sonoma Coast Vineyards Harvest Weekend at the Villa October 28, 2011

October 28 - October 30, 2011, 6pm Friday to mid-day Sunday

The Sonoma Coast...fabulous seafood, amazing wines, and boundless beauty...offers a Harvest Weekend like no other. This extraordinary journey is presented by Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa, and Affairs of the Vine.

Friday
New Release Party
Bubbles, oysters and local cheeses!
SCV 2007 Sea Fog Cuvee Blanc de Noirs
SCV 2010 Laguna Vista Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Live music.

Under the Stars...or In the Fog
Gourmet BBQ Dinner and SCV Wines. Discover your favorite pairings.

Evening Wrap Up
Hot Chocolate and S'mores around the fire with fellow wine lovers.

Saturday
Full Breakfast

Extreme Sonoma Coast Vineyard and Winery Experience
Meet Sonoma Coast Vineyards winemaker, Anthony Austin, in the vineyards. Nobody shares his love, knowledge and passion for grape growing and winemaking like Tony.

Touch and feel the vineyards, vines and terroir of the Extreme Sonoma Coast. Experience the Pinot Noir harvest cycle at Balistreri Vineyard. Savor vineyard designate wines on site.

Anthony will lead a cellar tour and barrel tasting. Missed your morning exercise? No worries...you'll have a chance to learn Tony Austin's unique punch down techniques hands-on. A real workout!

Picnic Lunch at the Villa
You'll find the perfect spot to picnic on the 60-acres of rolling hills, home to Sonoma Coast Villa.

The Art of Winemaking ~ Create Your Own Blend
The joys and frustrations of winemaking, firsthand. Become a winemaker as you create your own wine to be bottled, corked, and labeled.

Harvest Wine Pairing Dinner
Sumptuous dinner celebrating the local bounty prepared by Chef Johannes paired with library selection wines from Sonoma Coast Vineyards.

Evening Wrap Up
Port, cognac, and chocolate truffles around the fire with fellow wine adventurers.

Sunday
Full Breakfast
Hiking tour of Bodega Head overlooking Bodega Bay on the magnificent Sonoma Coast

$1045-$1145 per couple
Includes 2 nights lodging at Sonoma Coast Villa.

Official Website: http://affairsofthevine.com/index.php/sonoma-coast-harvest-weekend-at-the-villa/