by Becky Zelinski

Fall is my favorite time of year.  The season brings many delightful changes. The weather cools, the hillsides begin to color, and my kitchen begins to warm with the flavors this bountiful season brings.

But what I like most about fall is harvest!  This is the most exciting and beautiful time of year in wine country, and one that every wine lover should experience. With First Crush you can.  Our Harvest Getaways put you right where the action is.  You get a chance to meet growers, winemakers and viticulturists and hear first-hand how grapes are harvested and transformed into world-class wines.  You get to enjoy fabulous wine country cuisine right alongside the people who make some of your favorite wines.

Here are my Top 10 reasons why I love harvest. Join us for an unparalleled wine country harvest experience this fall so you can discover yours for yourself!

10)          Feeling the buzz of anticipation build over what the new vintage will bring

9)            Breathing in the crisp fall air, mixed with the soft scent of grape leaves and the damp soil.

8)            Seeing the luscious purple grapes hang from the vines

7)            Watching the vine covered hills steadily turn from vibrant green to gold, amber, and red.

6)            Feeling the plump juicy grapes that have been warmed from the sun

5)            Being part of the process that turns clusters of grapes into premium Paso Robles wine

4)            Celebrating with friends and family as we share in the delight of bringing a year’s worth of hard work to a close

3)            Savoring a warm, delicious breakfast in the vineyard as the morning fog blankets the vines

2)            Reveling in the delicious flavors of fall beneath a glittering, starlit sky at one of my favorite wineries

And my #1 reason for loving harvest is:

1)            Knowing that I played a part in creating a wine that will be sipped and enjoyed for years to come!

Register for Harvest or call 877-82-CRUSH