"wine camp" news and stories

Earlier this week, I mentioned the International Pinot Noir Festival in Oregon that is taking place as we speak (July 27-29, 2007). If you're a winegeek, or a wannabe winegeek, or just like saying "winegeek" (that last one is me), and missed the Pinot Noir celebration, Fodor's has a list of similar activities in and around the wine regions of California. However, if you're in it just for the tasting, these aren't for you. These are "Crush Camps" -- several days where participants have to roll up their sleeves to learn how to make wine. Check the websites for information, or head over to Fodor's for a quick review of each:

• Ravenswood Winery, Sonoma Valley
• St. Supery Winery, Napa
• Schramberg's Vineyards, Napa
  
• Sonoma County Grape Camp
• Judd's Hill MicroCrush, Napa

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