Wine Boot Camp® is the ultimate fantasy experience for wine lovers. Wine novices and experts experience firsthand the joys and frustrations of winemaking. Wine lovers have the opportunity to work hands-on in the vineyard and the cellar under the tutelage of top winemakers and viticulturists. Wine workshops and tastings of outstanding wines are an integral part of the program.
Conducted by AFFAIRS of the VINE, Wine Boot Camp® is a challenge to the senses, awareness, and understanding of fine wines. Upon completion of basic training, recruits' marksmanship in the field of fine wines will be right on target.
An intensive, highly enjoyable one-day training program, Wine Boot
Camp® provides the experience and knowledge needed to become
totally confident in the understanding and appreciation of fine wine. Business
associates and friends will marvel at the leadership of "Camp"
graduates as they storm the wine lists of America and the world.
Some of the missions that may be included in the Affairs of the Vine Wine Boot Camp® include:
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Wine Boot Camp®, an interactive experience can be attended by raw recruits and wine generals alike. This exclusive Affairs of the Vine Program is offered as an open course or can be tailored as a special event or team building experience. Read what some are saying about Wine Boot Camp®
2008 Wine Boot Camp® Mission Sites include the Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Paso Robles.
The cost of 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, and an "I Survived Wine Boot Camp® " T-shirt.
Enlistment is $495 per person + tax
2008 Wine Boot Camp Schedule:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Napa Valley Wine Boot Camp®
Napa Valley Mission Site:
Failla http://www.faillawines.com
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Paso Robles Wine Boot Camp®
Paso Robles Mission Sites:
Still Waters Vineyards http://www.stillwatersvineyards.com
Still Waters Vineyards began as a dream of Paul and Patty Hoover to own a small one-acre vineyard. The dream grew into a large reality of 60 acres producing ten varieties of premium central coast grapes. The Hoover's commitment to producing only the finest quality fruit reflects in the excellence of Still Waters wines as well as the wineries to who they sell fruit.
The vineyard is located in an area with soils and climate perfect for growing premium wine grapes. Soils, sloping vineyards, perfect exposure to the summer sun, light afternoon winds, and daily temperature swings allow the fruit to cool at night, lengthening the ripening process to intensify the flavor. All of these influences from Mother Nature help create the perfect balance of Still Waters Vineyards estate wines.
The hands-on approach to farming practiced at Still Waters Vineyards reflects the underlying concept the family has had from the beginning: "Be small, have fun and focus on quality!"
Chateau Margene http://www.chateaumargene.com
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon and a few other select blends. With a total production of just 3,000 cases, Chateau Margene focuses on viticulture and winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the Paso Robles terrior. Home of the world-class Bordeaux blend, Beau Melange.
Michael and Margene Mooney's dream of one day owning a winery was realized in 1998 that they found the perfect site for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, in Paso Robles, California.
The real launch-pad for Chateau Margene's success came from the International Cabernet Shootout in May of 2003, a comparative judging of 300 world-class cabernets, sponsored by Affairs of the Vine, Wine Works and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Consumers voted Chateau Margene's 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon one of four first place winners and wine industry professionals honored it with first place.
Discover the passion of Chateau Margene wines!
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sonoma Coast Mission Site:
Benovia http://www.benovia.com
Benovia produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from prestigious sites along the cold and windswept California coastline. Winemaker Mike Sullivan, proprietors Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane, and General Manager Bob Mosby look for individual, single-vineyard lots that transcend varietal correctness, melding grape, climate and topography into something honest, unique and special. Benovia aims for and achieves bottlings that are intricate, thought-provoking and iconic.
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Gift certificates are available.
For additional information, contact Major Drady at 707-874 -1975 or camp@affairsofthevine.com
Order a Wine Boot Camp® Gift Certificate. If you are purchasing a Gift Certificate, please type "Gift Certificate: name to be placed on gift certificate" in the Ordering Instructions box in the shopping cart.
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Innovator of Wine Boot Camp®, Affairs of the Vine is the top wine education company in the industry. Experienced educators enthusiastically share their knowledge and love of wine through interactive workshops that are educational, fun, and entertaining. AOTV conducts extensive wine industry training, corporate wine events, and team-building workshops. In 2006, AOTV passionately poured wine for over 100,000 people. Our Web site attracts over 1,000,000 visitors per year.
All participants must be 21 years of age. Refunds will be issued 60 days or more before Wine Boot Camp ®, minus a 20% processing fee. Refunds with 30-59 days notification before Wine Boot Camp ® will be 50% of total cost. Refunds with 14-29 days notification before Wine Boot Camp® will be 25% of total cost. No refunds will be issued with less than 14 days notice.
No refunds will be issued for Wine Boot Camp ® Gift Certificates.