Orfila Vineyard Hosts 2010 Grape Stomp

As a longtime San Diego transplant and avid fanatic of all things vino, I find it abashedly appalling that I’ve yet to whet my taste buds at one of our city’s many fine wineries. From luxurious Temecula vineyards to boutique Escondido wineries, San Diego is quite literally at the disposal of our sipping and savoring pleasure.

If you've been dying to indulge in the ambrosial mysteries of tasting rooms and behind-the-scenes tours, the time has come to experience one of San Diego's most tantalizing events of the summer.

Nestled in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley, Orfila Vineyards & Winery has been regarded as one of San Diego’s ultra-premium boutique wineries. Situated within a 10,000-acre agricultural preserve, the alluring 70-acre estate grows 40 acres of premium wine grapes that contrive a palatable assortment of Syrahs, Merlots, Chardonnays, Sangioveses and Rieslings.


While Orfila may very well be a constituent of the smallest American Viticulture Area in California, don't be so quick to judge a book by its cover. Since its inception in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions – a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of its exquisite wines. And now it's your turn to taste the fun!


Sip & Savor for Yourself: On Saturday, August 28th, Orfila Vineyards & Winery will host the 2010 Grape Stomp from 4pm – 8pm. For $85, your ticket includes an exclusive wine tasting reception with hosted hors ‘de oeuvres, a delectable dinner, live musical entertainment, tractor rides and of course, a bounty of grape stomp-smashing fun.

This is event is a rare opportunity for both locals and visitors to sample new wines from a region experiencing an exciting renaissance of an old tradition – locally grown, quality hand-crafted wine and food.

Stay & Play: Let’s face it, there’s nothing cool about drinking and driving. After an action-packed day of heavily-imbibed fun and excitement, we suggest you safely spend the night at one of Orfila’s nearby hotels.

The Hilton Garden Inn Rancho Bernardo currently offers economically priced rates with King beds for $89 per night and Double beds for $99. To get in on this deal, please call 858.676.1660 or visit hiltongardeninn.com and enter User Name: Orfila Grape Stomp and Code: OGS.

The Radisson Suite Hotel Rancho Bernardo also offers discounted rates at $89 per night including breakfast, a free shuttle to and from Orfila and a complimentary evening cocktail. To get in on this deal, please call 858.451.6600 or visit radissonrb.com and enter Code: GRAPES.

For more information on Grape Stomp 2010 and to purchase tickets, please visit Orfila.com.

Insider Tip: Before you get overly excited about the prospect of fancy foot-stompin' fun, we'd like to kindly forewarn you of the consequences of cheating. While participating in a grape-stomping contest, a reporter now internationally known as "The Grape Lady", had to learn the hard way. Don't let this happen to you...



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