For Immediate Release
Barbara Drady
Affairs of the Vine
707-874-1975
WINE BOOT CAMP™ RETURNS TO MONTEREY COUNTY
Fantasy Camp For Wine Lovers Advances On Carmel Valley
Wine Country - July 25, 2003 - Wine Boot Camp™, the most talked about wine experience available, proudly announces the second annual Monterey County Wine Boot Camp™. The Monterey County Wine Boot Camp™ will feature several wineries who are members of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA). This all day event is designed for people who are passionate about wine and passionate about life. On August 23, 2003 Wine Boot Camp™ recruits will gather at a secret location in the Carmel Valley. Maneuvers will commence at 8:30 AM sharp.
The morning mission site will be at Joullian Vineyards. Wine Boot Camp™ recruits will work hands-on in the vineyard under the tutelage of the masterful guidance of Angel Cabrera, Vineyard Manager; Ridge Watson, Winemaker/General Manager; and the Joullian vineyard team.
Wine Boot Camp™ recruits will enjoy lunch in the vineyard at Joullian highlighted by their very special wines.
The second mission of the day will be at Heller Estate. The Wine Boot Camp™ troops will learn the art of winemaking under the tutelage of Rich Tanguay, winemaker for Heller Estate. Each recruit will bottle their own wine blended from the fabulous wines at Heller Estate.
After a long day, recruits will have an opportunity to join the amphibious unit if they bring their swimming gear. Properly outfitted troops can relax in the hot tubs at Heller Estate.
Other assignments of the day will include the highly acclaimed Aromatic Workshop conducted by Affairs of the Vine. The evening detail will feature a tasting of some of Monterey County's finest wines (J Lohr, Blackstone, Chateau Julien, Pessagno, Scheid, and Ventana) followed by a mouth-watering Food & Wine Pairing at Heller.
Raw recruits and wine generals alike will relish the experiences provided by this very special Wine Boot Camp.
The San Francisco Chronicle calls Wine Boot Camp™ a "full body experience." Food & Beverage International proclaims Wine Boot Camp™ "...a must for chefs, wine buyers, or serious wine lovers...the ultimate fantasy experience for anyone who loves and enjoys wine. Recruits have the unparalleled opportunity to work hands-on in the vineyard and the cellar at world famous wineries under the tutelage of top winemakers and viticulturists. Included in the day's activities are the heralded Aromatic Seminar, Wine Blending Workshop, and unique tastings of outstanding wines to help create this exceptional educational and fun experience."
The cost of Monterey County's Wine Boot Camp™ includes all seminars and educational materials, lunch in the vineyard, dinner paired with appropriate wines, extensive wine tasting, a bottle of wine created by the recruit, transportation to all food and wine events, a Wine Boot Camp™ hat, and an "I Survived Wine Boot Camp™" T-shirt. Enlistment is $375 per person. To enlist in WINE BOOT CAMP™ contact Major Drady at 707-874-1975 or camp@affairsofthevine.com. For additional information visit our web site at www.AffairsoftheVine.com.
About MCVGA
The Monterey County Vintners & Growers' Association (MCVGA) brings together the talents and resources of members, partners and our community in order to promote and support our leadership in the art, the science and the business of wine. Founded in 1974, MCVGA is a non-profit organization representing over sixty vintners and growers in Monterey County. MCVGA can be reached by calling 831-375-9400 or visiting online at www.montereywines.org
