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Grape Camp: Wine Lovers' Harvest Adventure
Grape Camp is a special event in California wine country where people pay to learn about winemaking.
Campers get to do the hard work, like stomping grapes and picking them from the vines, just like in the 'I Love Lucy' episode.
They also taste lots of wine and learn about the wine business.
For a hefty fee, they enjoy fancy food and learn about the local industry, and get to take home wine they’ve helped to create.
Grape Camp offers a hands-on experience of wine harvesting and winemaking.
Participants pay a significant fee for the immersive experience in Sonoma County.
Activities include grape stomping, picking, and blending, alongside wine tasting.
The event aims to give wine lovers a taste of the hard labor involved in winemaking.
Campers participate in the winemaking process and learn about industry challenges.
- Who
- Wine enthusiasts and adventure seekers
- What
- A Sonoma County event where participants experience grape harvesting and winemaking.
- Where
- Sonoma County, California
- When
- Harvest season, typically early August to early November
- Why
- To immerse wine lovers in harvest culture and experience winemaking.
Key facts
- Event Name
- Grape Camp
- Location
- Sonoma County, California
- Cost
- $5,000 per person, $7,500 for two
- Activities
- Grape stomping, vineyard visits, grape picking, wine tasting
- Rosé Production
- Juice from grape stomping will be used in rosé next year
- Original Launch Year
- 2007
Quotes
Lisa Roth
A real-estate investor and Grape Camp participant.
“I thought it was just for show, but they were like, ‘Oh no, we aren’t wasting any grapes. These grapes will be extra tasty.’”
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“Now I feel sorry for anyone who comes to my house, they’re gonna have to hear the whole story.”
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Jill Zullo
Grape Camp attendee.
“After you hear those stories, what else do you do?”
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“I want to harvest for free for two weeks.”
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Marc
Grape Camp attendee.
“They make you work a little bit and let you enjoy the fruits of your labor.”
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