Winemaking Packages

Package descriptions

Processing the berries First Crush Wine Grape Escapes are distinctive, fun and educational wine country experiences that give you an "insiders" look at wineries and vineyards and how wine is made from "berry to bottle" in the Paso Robles wine region.

They include everything from one-day wine tours throughout the year to elaborate weekend winemaking experiences during "Crush."

Harvest Grape Escapes are seasonal and available only in September and October. In 2011, we are offering Crush Encounters and a Harvest Tour de Vin. There are four Crush Encounter weekends, which have one, two, and three-day options and only one Harvest Tour de Vin weekend.

2011 Harvest Grape Escape Program Descriptions

CRUSH ENCOUNTER I - The one-day Grape Escape (Saturday)

The one-day wine grape escape that lets you Pick, Crush, Sip & Stomp at a popular Paso Robles Winery –

Have fun while learning about wine! Get a first-hand look at how wine grapes are harvested and crushed while taking part in the action. Each weekend has a special theme to set the stage for a fun and educational day of winemaking.

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CRUSH ENCOUNTER II – The two-day Wine Grape Escape (Sat-Sun)

This two-day wine grape escape lets you Pick, Crush, Sip Stomp at a popular Paso Robles Winery & Bottle wine to take home.

This program includes two days of wine country fun in Paso Robles PLUS three bottles of premium Paso Robles wine from your First Crush. Bottled wine is a 2009 Vintage from the winery where you pick and crush.

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CRUSH ENCOUNTER III – The 3-day Wine Grape Escape (Fri-Sun)

This three-day Wine Grape Escape kicks off with a Friday nght winemaker dinner.

Enjoy a THREE day Paso Robles Wine Region adventure! Enjoy the Saturday Pick, Sip, Crush & Stomp, along with the Sunday Brunch & Bottle session PLUS six bottles of premium Paso Robles wine from your First Crush. Along with a wine grape crush experience you’ll never forget, you’ll also enjoy a five-course winemaker dinner at a beautiful Paso Robles winery and vineyard featuring one of our First Crush partner wineries PLUS you'll get to take home six bottles of a premium Paso Robles wine from the 2009 Vintage from the winery where you pick and crush.

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HARVEST TOUR DE VIN - The ultimate three-day Paso Robles Wine Grape Escape

From Crush Encounters to the Tour de Vin, indulge yourself for one, two or three days and experience the thrill of CRUSH in Paso Robles. Discounted accommodations are available.

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Groups

Businesses, wineries, teams, or groups of ten or more may schedule a private Wine Grape Escape. Please call (805) 434-2772 OR (877) 82-CRUSH for information.

Discounts Available

Register before August 31, 2011, and receive 10% off our Wine Grape Escape registration.

Crush Club Members receive discounted pricing PLUS a 10% early registration discount for reservations made before August 31, 2011.

Accommodations

Discounted accommodations are available at four Paso Robles hotels. There is limited availability for these great rates and the discount rates expire 30-days prior to arrival. BE SURE TO BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY.

Registration Details & Information

For detailed information about our winemaking experiences, please visit our FAQs. To register, download our registration form, fill it out, and fax or email it to us or register online.