Time To Get Your Grape Stomp On!

TEMECULA, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2016 - PRLog -- Fall is in the air and the wine country grapes are bursting with ripeness! The vineyards are anticipating the ripe bounty of harvest. Part of that experience is the annual grape stomp! An event that, if you have never experienced it, you need to add it to your bucket list! Michele Waters, Wine tour expert in Temecula Valley, states, "The grape stomp is festive, fun and messy!" Waters continues, "There is nothing like the joy of climbing into the barrel and stomping grapes to your heart's content. Laughing, cheering and overall great times are had by all when you take part in a grape stomp!"

Selecting the proper clothing is crucial for a good time. Waters explains, "Wear shorts and loose fitting clothing. Slip-on shoes are the best - you will be barefoot. Keep your hands free so that you can maintain your balance while crushing!" The grape stomp happens annually at harvest time, and oftentimes wineries make it a special event - that is usually very organized for guests' enjoyment.

"Of course, drinking wine is a big part of that," Waters adds. "To make the most of your day or weekend, you need to have reliable transportation; you will be tasting some great wines and you want to avoid driving for this event." Waters suggests hiring a professional who has knowledge of the vineyards and the surrounding area. Take Executive VIP Transportation; they provide safe, affordable rides for the grape stomp, as well as wine tasting tours. "Professional drivers who can navigate their way safely around wine country is paramount," Waters adds. "You want to avoid getting behind the wheel and certainly do not want to be pulled over." Such an experience can be not only unsafe, but costly too. So what do they do with the juice after you stomp? "Generally, the stomp is set up for the fun and experience; no need to worry because it is not made into wine!" Waters notes. The juice returns to the soil.

After your stomping enjoyment, the wineries will provide a clean-up area, where you can wash up, and put your shoes back on. "One memorable thing to do," Waters adds, "is to purchase some wine from the winery you are stomping at, particularly of one of the grapes that you just stomped. The next time you uncork that wine, it will make for great conversation at the dinner table!"