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Sonoma Coast Harvest Weekend at the Villa

 
The Sonoma Coast, recognized for world class wines, fabulous seafood, and breathtaking 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.
 

Sonoma Coast Villa Proprietor/Chef, Johannes Zachbauer, Sonoma Coast Vineyards Founders, John and Barbara Drady, and Winemaker, Anthony Austin promise you a Wine Country experience to be remembered for years to come.


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$1045-$1145 per couple
This amazing experience, includes 2 nights lodging at Sonoma Coast Villa

Harvest Weekend at the Villa

Friday, October 28th
6:30 PM - until the fire dwindles
Sea Fog Cuvee New Release Party
Gourmet BBQ Dinner: Under the Stars...or In the Fog
Warm & Cozy Evening Wrap Up

Saturday, October 29, 2011
8:30 AM - ???
Breakfast in the dining room
Vineyard and Winery Experience on the Extreme Sonoma Coast
A unique experience is planned as we join Sonoma Coast Vineyards winemaker, Anthony Austin, in the vineyards. Nobody we know shares his love, knowledge and passion for grape growing like Tony. Watch and listen!
Work in the Winery
Picnic Lunch at the Villa
Discover the Art of Winemaking
Create Your Own Wine Blend
Harvest Wine Pairing Dinner
Warm & Cozy Evening Wrap Up

Sunday, October 30, 2011
Breakfast in the dining room
9:00-early afternoon
Hiking tour of Bodega Head on the magnificent Sonoma Coast
OR
Sign-up for horseback riding
OR
Indulge your senses with a luxury treatment at the Courtyard Spa

Sonoma Coast Vineyards, a trailblazer of the internationally acclaimed Sonoma Coast, the epicenter of the finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays produced in North America, has been recognized by top wine writers since the 2001 inaugural vintage.
 

SCV produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Syrah, & Methode Champenoise Blanc de Noirs reflecting the unique character of the Extreme Sonoma Coast under the direction of legendary winemaker Anthony Austin.

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

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Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa...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.
 

The beauty of the Sonoma Coast embraces guests and provides a dazzling backdrop to the 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. All rooms have phones, the convenience of WIFI Access, VCR and TV, cotton robes, and fresh ground organic coffee, packaged teas and decaf coffee.
 

Private patios, swimming pool and an indoor whirlpool spa enhance your visit.

Harvest Weekend at the Villa

Friday, October 28th
Sea Fog Cuvee New Release Party
6:00 - 7:30 PM
We'll kick-off the Harvest Weekend 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. Can you think of a better way to kick-off our Sonoma Coast Harvest Weekend?

Gourmet BBQ Dinner: Under the Stars...or In the Fog
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Grilled chicken with a bevy of sauces and chutneys, assorted sausages, and lots of other surprises. SCV Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Discover your favorite pairings.

Warm & Cozy Evening Wrap Up
9:00 PM - until the fire dwindles
Hot Chocolate and S'mores around the fire pit with your fellow wine lovers - then off to bed. It's a big day tomorrow!
We should make sure we have lots of blankets and/or extra sweat shirts, jackets, etc even tho we will remind guests to bring extra layers for the evenings and mornings

Saturday, October 29, 2011
Breakfast in the dining room
8:30-9:30 AM

Vineyard and Winery Experience on the Extreme Sonoma Coast
9:30  - 1:30 PM
A unique experience is planned as we join Sonoma Coast Vineyards winemaker, Anthony Austin, in the vineyards. Nobody we know shares his love, knowledge and passion for grape growing like Tony. Watch and listen!

Join Tony In the Vineyards (Part 1), In the Vineyards (Part 2~What do you do with shot berries?), In the Vineyards (The Advantages of the Extreme Sonoma Coast)

You’ll learn about 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 taste vineyard designate wines on site.

To the Winery
Tony will lead a cellar tour and barrel tasting. Missed your morning exercise? No worries…you’ll have a chance to learn his unique punch down techniques hands-on. A real workout!

Picnic Lunch at the Villa
1:45 – 3:00 PM
Picnic basket in hand, find the perfect spot on the 60-acres of rolling hills that are the home of Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa.


Discover the Art of Winemaking
Create Your Own Wine Blend
3:45 – 5:00 PM
We invite you to 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…a great souvenir from your wine adventure weekend.

Harvest Wine Pairing Dinner
8:00 – 10:00 PM
We’ll 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
10:00 PM - until the fire dwindles
Port, cognac, and chocolate truffles around the fire pit with your fellow wine adventurers.

Sunday, October 30, 2011
Breakfast in the dining room
9:00-10:00 AM

10:15 AM
Hiking tour of Bodega Head on the magnificent Sonoma Coast
OR
Sign-up for horseback riding
OR



Indulge your senses with a luxury treatment at the Courtyard Spa




$1045-$1145 per couple
This amazing experience, includes 2 nights lodging at Sonoma Coast Villa
BOOK NOW!

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