4th Annual Grape Picking Bus Trip & Wine Making Seminar to Michigan

Bus Departs 8:00 AM sharp from Bev Art Brewer & Winemaker Supply 10033 S. Western Ave. Chicago (773) 233-7579 (Please arrive by 7:30) Coffee and treats will be available in the AM. Bus returns 7:00 PM (CST)

Whether  it’s your first time winemaking or you’ve been  making wine for years,  you ‘re bound to have fun  and make some really good wine. Join us for a fun-filled winemaking adventure in the rolling vineyards of the Lemon Creek Winery in Michigan.  The seminar starts on the trip to the vineyard with films & lectures by Greg Fischer.  The learning experience continues at the vines and throughout the day.  We’ll travel roundtrip via luxury motor coach , pick grapes, have a wonderful catered lunch, sample our homemade wines & other beverages, taste Lemon Creek Winery’s offerings, crush and press our grapes using the winery’s equipment and still have time to explore,  pick fruit, goof off  or relax in the lush vineyards of Southwestern Michigan.  No winemaking experience is necessary as Bev -Art will ferment the wine in our temperature controlled cellars and when ready, you will bottle your very own 2 cases or more of wine. (24 bottles) at Bev Art Brewer & Winemaker Supply.
Picking - You may pick as many grapes as you would like. Minimums of 70 to 80 lbs of grapes need to be picked to make two cases of wine. Most people can pick much more in less than an hour.

Grapes Sold by Lemon Creek Winery & Vineyards
Grapes: American French Hybrid grapes will be available to pick. Red: Chancellor or Chambourcin: Produces soft and rich red wines that go well with everything from BBQ to filet mignon. $ .60/lb White: Seyval Blanc. Makes a nice light bodied semi-sweet to dry white wine. $ .60/lb

Other fruit: Pick your own or purchase ready-picked to take home.
Apples - Many varieties of early season apples will be available to pick.
Misc. Fruit- Peaches, Blueberries, Raspberries, Cherries (if still in season)

Food & Wine: Outdoor Kitchen will provide us with a pulled pork or chicken lunch in the vineyard. We will also provide beer, mead and wine for your enjoyment. We encourage everyone to bring a bottle of their own beer, wine or other beverage for tasting and sharing.

Wine Games: We will have some fun stuff to do- Limbo, Tug-Of-War, Grape Stomping, Grape Spitting Contest…

Back To Chicago: We will depart Lemon Creek 6:00 PM (5:00 PM Chicago Time). All personal items, grapes and fruits can be stored in the cargo space under the bus. On the bus we will have a video on wine, w ine trivia game and what ever else a group of winemakers do on a bus!

What to Bring- Dress for the weather. Generally a T-shirt and sweatshirt that you can take off. Long pants or shorts if it's hot. You may want to bring boots or rubbers if the fields are wet. It's better to over dress and shed layers. If it rains: rain suit, boots and warm clothing. Bug spray if it is hot. Sunscreen if it’s sunny. Pruning Shears or a small knife- this will help you pick grapes without damaging the fruit. Gloves are also handy (pun intended!) Don’t forget a hat.

Price $ 95.00 Ea. or $180.00 per Couple (plus grapes)
Covers: Bus Transportation from Bev Art.
Wine Lecture & Winemakers guidance
Equipment Use and Cellar Space for 5 Gallons wine (2 cases per wine maker)*
Catered Lunch
Gifts & Prizes
Blending &Bottling session at Bev Art. Bring your own clean bottles or purchase for $8.99 per case

*Wine makers wanting to make more than 2 cases add $5.00 per case for Equipment & Cellar space fee.

Grapes purchased from Lemon Creek Vineyards. $48.00 will make 2 cases (24 bottles) of wine.
Limited Seating.
Reservations must be made and paid by 9/25/03. No refunds after 9/25/03

All fruits sold by Lemon Creek Vineyards and Fruit Farms.


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