Hands-On Winemaking at Crushpad's Harvest Crush Camp
Crushpad Winery (2573 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94107)
- Full Price:
- $10.00
- Our Price:
- $5.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Harvest Crush Camp have expired.
The last date listed for Harvest Crush Camp was Tuesday October 13, 2009 / 5:30pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Janis C. on What to Wear
Wear an outfit you are not afraid to get stained with grapes.
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Janis C. on Other
There is nothing else like this in San Francisco. A terrific experience.
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Janis C. on Where to Eat
Be ready for a wine toast at the end of your tour
9 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
The people running the event, Stuart and Hayden, were so incredibly knowlegdeable and encouraging. I walked away with more knowledge than I expected to.Written on Oct 09 2009
After an hour of hard labor, I definitely have more respect for wine.
It was an incredibly fun and satisfying experience that I would gladly do again!
Just be prepared to get wet and dirty!
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adelecke
Really fun, informative and interesting experience. The teacher/guide Stewart is INCREDIBLE - really awesome speaker with a knack for explaining the difficult intricacies of the wine making process in an understandable and friendly way, not condescending or snobby at all. I only wish that there was a little more hands on action, it wasn't as "interactive" as I expected. But all in all a great time was had!Written on Oct 13 2009
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Goldstar Member
Was a great learning experience. Lots of hands on, sorting and moving grapes. The guy we had, Stuart, was really great, full of excitement and information. And even though it's his profession (and prob. not ours or we wouldn't be there), talked w/ ease and paid individual attention to everyone.Written on Oct 13 2009
For the $5 (plus $2.50 for the service fee), it was WELL worth it. I brought an apron to wear although it didn't get too dirty. Also, the class I was in ran over prob. by a good 45 min. I didn't mind... there was just a lot to squeeze (pun intended!) into 1 1/2 hrs.
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Dana
This was a great experience...Written on Oct 13 2009
I learned a lot about the winemaking process and had so much fun.
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More Information About Harvest Crush Camp
Website
http://www.crushpadwine.com/event/crushcamp9-24
Description
If this is your first time making wine or if you are looking to share the winemaking experience with friends & family, harvest Crush Camps are great places to start.
Working a harvest "crush" is incredibly exciting, educational and extremely dirty. Make no mistake... winemaking is anything but glamorous. However, if you don't mind purple fingers, wine-splashed clothing and truly want to learn how top quality wines are produced, this immersive experience will remove the veil to winemaking Oz.
You work alongside cellar hands and winemakers on wines currently in production. You'll learn by doing as you sort, de-stem and crush grapes, punch down fermentation bins, view wines being pressed to barrel and participate in the sensory analysis of different grape varietals. It's the real deal.
What should you expect? Dodging of forklifts, splashing by water, grape skins in the hair, sticky fingers, a floor as slippery as a mid-winter Wisconsin pond and... a little bit of fun.
About the Ticket Supplier: Crushpad
Crushpad is a high-end Napa winery where you are the wine maker. Crushpad provides grapes from the West Coast's top vineyards, an industry-acclaimed wine making team and a state-of-the-art winery 100% focused on making wine in small lots. You choose your level of involvement and we do the rest. No matter where you live, you can now make your own wine.