Posted by: thepinetree on 08/12/2009 03:48 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 10/04/2009 09:12 AM
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Be Sure to Stop By Right Here on Saturday for Some "STOMPING ACTION" of The Annual Grape Stomp Saturday October 3rd!
We had hoped to be live but the position of the stage this year pushed it just past the edge of our wireless coverage. We will have video of the final heats up as soon as we can this evening...
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Murphys, CA....We would like to thank Newsome Harlow Wines for Sponsoring our "Live" Coverage of Saturday's Grape Stomp!.....The annual Grape Stomp event in the Murphys Community Park has become one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing a large crowd of stompers and spectators from around California. The Stomp is organized by the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, an organization of Calaveras County wineries and features the stomping competition, silent and live auctions as well as art, food, street fair and of course…wine! ....
       
Enjoy Some Photo's Of Previous Year's Stomps!
See you Saturday Right Here!!
The Auction!
A main attraction of this fun and exciting event are the silent and live auctions which raise money for local high school scholarships and community organizations that support us. Our wineries feel that this is their opportunity to give back to the community which supports them. Our auction offers unique experiences that you cannot find anywhere, featuring behind the scenes winemaking, custom wine blending, exclusive dinners and more items including; including rounds of golf, gift baskets, wine, theater tickets, art, jewelry, stays, and more!
Here’s a sneak peak at some of this year’s fabulous donation items
Hatcher Winery & the Cottages at La Honda Park
Work as hard or as little as you like side by side with winery owner and wine maker Matt Hatcher for three days during crush! This wine experience includes a 3 night stay in Ripplewood Cottage at beautiful La Honda Park with 3 lunches, 3 dinners provided along with delicious Hatcher Wines. This one of a kind experience is valued at $1500.00!
Newsome Harlow Wines
This unique wine experience is an interactive food and wine pairing class followed by a private dinner for ten at Newsome Harlow’s tasting room. Chef Melanie will create an extraordinary menu and “Cheese Monger” Judy Creighton will prepare an elegant assortment of gourmet cheeses. All foods will be paired with Newsome Harlow library wines, current releases and barrel samples. Value $1200.00
Chatom Vineyards & the Diamond Back Grill
One lucky bidder and three guests (4 total) will enjoy an evening of wine and culinary pleasures. Start with appetizers in the Wine Bar and end with a delightful dinner in the Restaurant. All courses will be specially paired with Chatom’s award-winning wines—an evening to remember!
Value $Priceless!
Muir’s Legacy and Hotel Charlotte
Enjoy a fabulous Italian dinner for eight prepared by Chef Vic at the Hotel Charlotte in Groveland (on the way to Yosemite) paired with delicious wines from Muir’s Legacy with a special guest presentation by Sommelier and food expert Nicole Darracq. Value $1000.00
Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek Resort
Ring in the Holiday season with an unforgettable “Christmas” dinner at Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek Resort paired with delicious wines from the Tanner Family, Tanner Vineyards.
Value $ 850.00
Bear Valley Winter Experience
This exciting Winter Getaway includes two unlimited adult 08/09 Season Passes to Bear Valley Mountain Resort, a one night stay at the Bear Valley Lodge, a one, ½ hour Bear Valley Snowmobile rental and two Bear Valley Cross Country ski or snowshoe trail passes with equipment rental. Value $1,100.00
Frog’s Tooth Winery
Enjoy a private dinner for four at the Tasting Room in Murphys, catered by one of our fine local restaurants and specially paired Frog’s Tooth Vineyard Wines. Value $450.00
Val du Vino Winery
You’ll want to bid on this weekend getaway (2 nights) for 6 in the 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Villa at the Winery including a private wine and cheese pairing in the tasting room. Val du Vino is the only working winery on Main Street in Murphys and is within walking distance of 16 other CWA member wineries! Value $800.00
The Grape Stomp!
The event created to celebrate crush wouldn’t be complete without the Grape Stomp Competition, which fills up quickly every year. Two person teams line up on a stage to stomp and muck the grapes, to see who can create the most juice. The stomper’s job is to get in the wine barrel and use their feet to crush the grapes. The mucker’s responsibilities are to bend down and aid in the flow of juice from the barrel out the spout into the measuring bucket. It has evolved into quite the contest, teams coming back every year with their eye on the prize; most competitors opt to wear wild costumes making the spectacle even greater.
For those who aren’t ready to jump into the barrel, the Gold Rush Street Fair provides hours of strolling through unique gifts, art, food, beer and local Calaveras Wine. It is truly an entertaining afternoon for the whole family.
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