Dream Weekend on the Extreme Sonoma Coast

BODEGA, Calif., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sonoma Coast, recognized for world-class wines, fabulous seafood, and breathtaking beauty, promises a harvest experience like no other. The Sonoma Coast Harvest Weekend (Friday, October 28th-Sunday, October 30th) is an exclusive event presented by Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa, and AFFAIRS of the VINE.

This amazing experience includes 2 nights lodging at Sonoma Coast Villa, Out of this World Wine Country Cuisine, the incredible wines of Sonoma Coast Vineyards, and a myriad of wine adventures.

Friday

Sea Fog Cuvee New Release Party

"We'll kick-off the Harvest Weekend on Friday night with bubbles, oysters and local cheeses paired with our stunning new release of SCV 2007 Sea Fog Cuvee Blanc de Noirs and SCV 2010 Laguna Vista Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc all set to live music," says John Drady, Sonoma Coast Vineyards Founder, enthusiastically. "Can you think of a better way to begin our Sonoma Coast Harvest Weekend?"

A Gourmet BBQ Dinner: Under the Stars...or In the Fog

Grilled chicken with a bevy of sauces and chutneys, assorted sausages, and lots of other surprises with SCV Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. These wines with incredible natural acidity grown on the Extreme Sonoma Coast complement food. You'll discover your favorite pairings.

Warm & Cozy Evening Wrap Up

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

Saturday

Breakfast

Vineyard and Winery Experience on the Extreme Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast Vineyards winemaker, Anthony Austin, takes you into the vineyards & the winery. Nobody shares his love, knowledge and passion for grape growing like Tony. Watch and listen!

Join Tony "In the Vineyards" (Part 1), (Part 2), (The Advantages of the Extreme Sonoma Coast)

Hands-on, you will experience the vineyards, the vines and the terroir of the Extreme Sonoma Coast. If Mother Nature allows, we'll harvest Pinot Noir at Balistreri Vineyard and savor vineyard designate wines on site.

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

Picnic Lunch at the Villa

Discover the Art of Winemaking

Experience firsthand, the joys and frustrations of winemaking. Learn the true art of winemaking as you style and blend your own wine from select barrel samples to be bottled, corked, and labeled.

Harvest Wine Pairing Dinner

Celebrate the bounty of the Sonoma Coast with a sumptuous wine pairing dinner prepared by Chef Johannes and featuring library selection wines from Sonoma Coast Vineyards.

Warm & Cozy Evening Wrap Up

Port, cognac, and chocolate truffles around the fire.

Sunday

Breakfast

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

Cost:
All inclusive
$1145 per couple
Best Available Honeymoon Suite, Classic Junior Suite, or Deluxe Villa Room

All inclusive
$1045 per couple
Best Available Country Room

Book this adventure

Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa is elegant, yet comfortably casual. The 60-acre Sonoma Coast estate evokes a relaxed Mediterranean style with terraced gardens, red tile roofs, terra cotta stucco and a columned veranda. Lavish rooms...wood burning fireplaces, the scent of fresh cut flowers, Italian slate floors, unique collection of furnishings, and jetted tubs or large marbled walk-in showers. More...

Sonoma Coast Vineyards is recognized throughout the world as one of the trailblazing wineries that has earned the Sonoma Coast its international reputation as the epicenter of the finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in North America.

SCV produces small lots of handcrafted wines that reflect the unique character of the Extreme Sonoma Coast. SCV creates Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Methode Champenoise Blanc de Noirs under the direction of legendary winemaker Anthony Austin.

Sonoma Coast Vineyards wines have been recognized by top wine writers since the 2001 inaugural vintage.

TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS
SCV 2008 Freestone Hills Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast Magazine

BEST OF THE BEST
SCV 2008 Gold Ridge Hills Chardonnay
Quarterly Review of Wines

EDITOR'S CHOICE
SCV 2007 Sea Fog Cuvee Blanc de Noirs
Wine Enthusiast Magazine

More...

Contact:
AFFAIRS of the VINE
Barbara Drady, Chief Wine Evangelist
707.874.1975
[email protected]

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