Wine Boot Camp® is the ultimate fantasy experience for wine lovers. Wine novices and experts experience firsthand the joys and frustrations of winemaking. Wine lovers have the opportunity to work hands-on in the vineyard and the cellar under the tutelage of top winemakers and viticulturists. Wine workshops and tastings of outstanding wines are an integral part of the program.

Wine Boot Camp® is a challenge to the senses, awareness, and understanding of fine wines. Upon completion of basic training, recruits' marksmanship in the field of fine wines will be right on target.

An intensive, highly enjoyable training program, Wine Boot Camp® provides the experience and knowledge needed to become totally confident in the understanding and appreciation of fine wine. Business associates and friends will marvel at the leadership of "Camp" graduates as they storm the wine lists of America and the world.

Some of the missions that may be included Wine Boot Camp® include:

Aromatic Workshop

Winery and Vineyard Tours

Vineyard Experience-recruits will learn about the vineyard and have an opportunity to some "hands on" work in the vineyard

Varietal Wine Tastings and Workshops

Food and Wine Pairing Workshop

Crack the Secret Code of Wine Lists

Wine Cellar Experience

Wine Blending Experience-become a winemaker and blend your own wine

Appellation Tasting and Workshop

Wine Boot Camp®, an interactive experience can be attended by raw recruits and wine generals alike.

Wine Boot Camp® Mission Sites include the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Monterey County.

The cost of WINE BOOT CAMP® includes all seminars and educational materials, lunch in the vineyard, dinner paired with appropriate wines, extensive wine tasting, a bottle of wine created by the recruit, transportation to all food and wine events, and an "I Survived Wine Boot Camp® " T-shirt.

July 14, 2007– Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Boot Camp®

August 11, 2007– Napa Valley Wine Boot Camp®:

August 25, 2007– Santa Barbara County Wine Boot Camp®

September 15, 2007– Sonoma County Harvest Wine Boot Camp ™

Enlist in WINE BOOT CAMP®

Enlistment is $425 per person plus tax. Combine Wine Boot Camp® with a

weekend stay, with packages starting at $540 per person plus tax which

includes lodging and Wine Boot Camp®

Call or email Exclusive Wine Vacations 877-485-7221

Wine Boot Camp® Terms and Cancellations Policy: All participants must be 21 years of age. Refunds will be issued 45 days or more before the event, minus a 10% processing fee. Refunds with 21-44 days notification before the event will be 50% of total cost. Refunds with 8-20 days notification before the event will be 25% of total cost. No refunds will be issued with less than 7 days notice.