Top 5 Things To Love about Crush With Us: Embrace the Grape-Stomping Fun
It’s that time of the year again – the vines are fruitful and heavy with this year's grape harvest, the air is filled with anticipation and the wine barrels are ready to be transformed into the juiciest little dance floors you’ve ever seen. That’s right, it’s time for the annual Crush With Us Grape Stomp at Bluemont Vineyard! And this year we have both Family Friendly and Twenty-one plus event options!
This beloved tradition, with historical significance, is a true celebration of the harvest season in Virginia wine country. It’s a time for families and friends and wine lovers to come together to squish grapes beneath their feet, sip, and repeat!
1.. Harvest Magic:
As the vines begin to don’ their autumn attire, we’re reminded of the magic that happens each harvest season. Grapes that have been carefully tended to all year are ready to be transformed into delicious Virginia wine that will grace our glasses in the future. Crush with Us lets you capture the essence and allows you to experience our vineyard during such an important phase of the grape growing season.
If grape stomping isn’t enough and you’re looking to pique your interest a bit further, consider a production wine tour! Book a Tour and Tasting at our 951 Tasting Room or Harvest Progression Food & Wine Pairing at The Reserve at Bluemont Vineyard for an inside look at the entire winemaking and viticulture operations that we cultivate on the mountain.
2. Squish, Sip, Repeat:
Just imagine the sheer delight of plunging your feet into barrels of freshly picked, ripe grapes. The squishy sensation, the earthy aromas, and the undeniable connection to nature – it’s a feeling that brings you the kid in us all. And guess what? It’s not just for fun, this photogenic process has practical benefits. Grape st
3. Insta-worthy Views:
Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and epic vista views of the Loudoun Valley plus the vineyards, there isn’t a photo that you’d snap that wouldn’t be breathtaking. The setting is all about those Instagram-worthy images that you’ll be sharing year after year to remember this trip to Virginia Wine Country. We’ve seen it all while you’re Instagraming it up in the grape barrels, from coordinated dances to a kiss with your partner. Truly, this is your time to shine and snap that camera!
4. Family Bonding:
Bring your whole crew along because The 951: Crush With Us is an event for all. The 951 Tasting Room will offer grape stomping each weekend for all ages, while The Reserve Tasting Room will feature an adults-only option. From grandparents to up-and-coming grape enthusiasts, this will create memories that you’ll be sharing around the dinner table for years to come. Watch as your littles giggle with glee and get messy - because that’s what it’s all about right?!
5. Cheers to New Beginnings and Helping Hands:
As you crush the grapes underfoot, we’re reminded of the transformation that is about to take place – from grape to wine. It’s a beautiful reminder of the hard work, the continued nurturing for the vineyards, and the many helping hands that work together to make each harvest possible. Each year we create a bottle of wine to honor the Helping Hands of our team both in the production process and the tasting room. This bottle will be released to our Vista Wine Club on October 1, 2023. It’s a beautiful symbol for life’s journey, where challenges and triumphs mold us into who we are. Likewise is that journey from grape to glass and we’ll always raise a glass to that.
So, whether you’re a seasoned stomper or a first-timer, an adventure enthusiast or simply just want to immerse yourself in the glory that is harvest season, Crush With Us is an experience that will leave you with a heart full of joy & maybe a grape stain or two. Join us every weekend in September to celebrate as we stomp, laugh, and toast to the bounties of the vine.
We’ll see you in the barrels!