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2023 Bacchus Awards

$80.00

Saturday, August 12, 2023, 7 to 11 PM
SALES ARE CLOSED!  SEE YOU SATURDAY.

The Orleans Hotel & Casino Ballroom
4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103

16th Annual Bacchus Awards
“Totally Bacchus”
(an 80’s theme)
SATURDAY, August 12, 2023
(7:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
WHAT:
Bacchus Awards Party – 16th Annual
“Knife, Fork and Cork Feastival”
THEME:
“Totally Bacchus” – an 80’s theme
Feel free to dress the part…whatever that part might be (smile)
RULES:
Printed tickets are required for entry
WHO CAN GO:
Past, Present and Future Winemakers
to include their Friends and Family
WHERE:
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W. Tropicana, Las Vegas NV 89103
WHEN:
Saturday, August 12th 2023
(7:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
HOW MUCH:
Tickets are $80 each and are only available on-line.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us for help in ordering (see below) 702-327-0165
ROOM RESERVATIONS:
To receive the Grape Expectations Group Rate,
reservations must be made on or before
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
Call 1-800-675-3267 and mention “Grape Expectations” and the Group Reservation ID: GRPH23C
or….
log in through the Hotel’s website at the following URL: www.orleanscasino.com/groups
and enter the Group Reservation ID: GRPH23C

2023 Best in Show(2022 season)– Linda Spacil’s Group #32 (55% Petite Sirah, 45% Tempranillo)

$275.00

2023 Best in Show(2022) – Linda Spacil’s Group (55% Petite Sirah, 45% Tempranillo)

Join us for a very social & educational experience at Grape Expectations School of Winemaking to make a barrel of California Wine. Fall is the harvest season for grapes in the Northern hemisphere. Your grapes make a journey from California wine country for you to enjoy a fun, social, & delicious winemaking experience. This wine is a red blend of Linda Spacil’s 2022 winemaking group which won BEST IN SHOW last season. Give it a try & see if you think is top-notch, too!

Schedule – This is a 9-month process that includes four hands-on sessions

Session #1 – Crushing – will occur in October 2023 on a Sunday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #2 – Pressing – will occur in October 2023 (7 days after the Crushing) on a Sunday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #3 – Racking – will occur in February 2024 on a Sunday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #4 – Bottling – will occur in May 2024 on a Sunday (TBD) at 6 PM

As it gets closer to your winemaking process beginning, you will be notified by email of the exact date your session will be scheduled. As our scheduling is dictated by the harvest season, we thank you for your understanding. At the end of this winemaking adventure, you will ‘graduate’ the winemaking sessions with a greater knowledge of wine, new friends, and, of course, one case* of your wine. (12 bottles)

*Additional cases may be available for purchase if additional inventory is available when you sign-up & check out.

2023 Bordeaux #29 (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec)

$275.00

2023 Bordeaux (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec)

Join us for a very social & educational experience at Grape Expectations School of Winemaking to make a barrel of California Wine. Fall is the harvest season for grapes in the Northern hemisphere. Your grapes make a journey from California wine country for you to enjoy a fun, social, & delicious winemaking experience. This wine is a Bordeaux Blend – 60% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc, 5% Petit Verdot,

Schedule – This is a 9-month process that includes four hands-on sessions

Session #1 – Crushing – will occur in October 2023 on a Tuesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #2 – Pressing – will occur in October 2023 (7 days after the Crushing) on a Tuesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #3 – Racking – will occur in February 2024 on a Tuesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #4 – Bottling – will occur in May 2024 on a Tuesday (TBD) at 7 PM

As it gets closer to your winemaking process beginning, you will be notified by email of the exact date your session will be scheduled. As our scheduling is dictated by the harvest season, we thank you for your understanding. At the end of this winemaking adventure, you will ‘graduate’ the winemaking sessions with a greater knowledge of wine, new friends, and, of course, one case* of your wine. (12 bottles)

*Additional cases may be available for purchase if additional inventory is available when you sign-up & check out.

2023 Charlie’s Choice #31 (75% Barbera, 25% Cabernet)

$275.00

2023 Charlie’s Choice (75% Barbera, 25% Cabernet)

Join us for a very social & educational experience at Grape Expectations School of Winemaking to make a barrel of California Wine. Fall is the harvest season for grapes in the Northern hemisphere. Your grapes make a journey from California wine country for you to enjoy a fun, social, & delicious winemaking experience. This wine is a red blend that Charlie Peters, founder of Grape Expectations, preferred; Barbera with a Cabernet compliment.

Schedule – This is a 9-month process that includes four hands-on sessions

Session #1 – Crushing – will occur in October 2023 on a Thursday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #2 – Pressing – will occur in October 2023 (7 days after the Crushing) on a Thursday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #3 – Racking – will occur in February 2024 on a Thursday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #4 – Bottling – will occur in May 2024 on a Thursday (TBD) at 7 PM

As it gets closer to your winemaking process to begin, you will be notified by email the exact date your session will be scheduled. As our scheduling is dictated by the harvest season, we thank you for your understanding. At the end of this winemaking adventure, you will ‘graduate’ the winemaking sessions with a greater knowledge of wine, new friends, and, of course, one case* of your wine. (12 bottles)

*Additional cases may be available for purchase if additional inventory is available when you sign-up & check out.

2023 Mafia Blend #33 (40% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Tempranillo, 30% Mourvèdre)

$275.00

2023 Mafia Blend #32 (40% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Tempranillo, 30% Mourvèdre)

Join us for a very social & educational experience at Grape Expectations School of Winemaking to make a barrel of California Wine. Fall is the harvest season for grapes in the Northern hemisphere. Your grapes make a journey from wine country in California for you to enjoy in a fun, social, & delicious winemaking experience. Looking for a great wine?  We have an offer you can’t refuse! This Italian-style wine is an old school favorite to give a whirl.

Schedule – This is a 9-month process that includes four hands-on sessions

Session #1 – Crushing – will occur in October 2023 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #2 – Pressing – will occur in October 2023 (7 days after the Crushing) on a Wednesday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #3 – Racking – will occur in February 2024 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 6 PM
Session #4 – Bottling – will occur in May 2024 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 6 PM

As it gets closer to your winemaking process to begin, you will be notified by email the exact date your session will be scheduled. As our scheduling is dictated by the harvest season, we thank you for your understanding. At the end of this winemaking adventure, you will ‘graduate’ the winemaking sessions with a greater knowledge of wine, new friends, and, of course, one case* of your wine. (12 bottles)

*Additional cases may be available for purchase if additional inventory is available when you sign-up & check out.

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2023 Old Vine Zinfandel #30 (100% OVZ)

$275.00

2023 Old Vine Zinfandel 100%

Join us for a very social & educational experience at Grape Expectations School of Winemaking to make a barrel of California Wine. Fall is the harvest season for grapes in the Northern hemisphere. Your grapes make a journey from wine country in California for you to enjoy in a fun, social, & delicious winemaking experience. This wine is an Old Vine Zinfandel. The grapes come from vines approximately 80 years old in Lodi wine country.

Schedule – This is a 9-month process that includes four hands-on sessions

Session #1 – Crushing – will occur in October 2023 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #2 – Pressing – will occur in October 2023 (7 days after the Crushing) on a Wednesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #3 – Racking – will occur in February 2024 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 7 PM
Session #4 – Bottling – will occur in May 2024 on a Wednesday (TBD) at 7 PM

As it gets closer to your winemaking process to begin, you will be notified by email the exact date your session will be scheduled. As our scheduling is dictated by the harvest season, we thank you for your understanding. At the end of this winemaking adventure, you will ‘graduate’ the winemaking sessions with a greater knowledge of wine, new friends, and, of course, one case* of your wine. (12 bottles)

*Additional cases may be available for purchase if additional inventory is available when you sign-up & check out.

2024 Private Barrel California Season

$300.00$6,000.00

$6,000

You have chosen the Private Barrel for your California Winemaking Experience with Grape Expectations School of Winemaking. You may select from the following payment options; Pay-in-Full or Pay-a-Deposit. If you select Pay-a-Deposit, a minimum 50% of the barrel cost needs to be collected before we order your grapes. (Anticipated grape order deadline is August 1st for Fall/Californian winemaking.) A shareable invoice with the remaining balance & due dates will be emailed to you for all future payments.

If you know the type of wine you would like to make at this time, to include your grape varietals, it may be specified in the Order Notes on the checkout page which will follow. Wine varietal selections are due August 1st for California Winemaking. Grape Varietal consultations are available if you are unsure which kind of wine you would like to make.

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2024 Team Barrel California Season

$300.00$6,000.00

$6,000

You have chosen the Team Barrel for your Winemaking Experience with Grape Expectations School of Winemaking. You may select from the following payment options; Pay-in-Full or Pay-Half. The anticipated grape order deadline is August 31st for Fall/Californian winemaking.

If you know the type of wine you would like to make at this time, to include your grape varietals, it may be specified in the Order Notes on the checkout page which will follow. Wine varietal selections are due August 31st for Fall Winemaking. Grape Varietal consultations are available if you are unsure which kind of wine you would like to make.

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$200.00

Learn to make wine with us!

Join us for a hands-on learning experience when you join the Chilean Syrah Social Barrel. Chilean Syrah is a big, bold luscious wine. Expect a lot of spice, lots of black fruit juice and compelling complexity.

Your 9-month session will begin on a Sunday, May 19th, 2019, at 5 pm.