Corporate Events
Team Building
One of the reasons these team building events get rave reviews is because not only are they fun, but they work! Effective team building is more than just group participation in an activity. It is structured, goal oriented, organized, and designed to improve employee relations and company productivity by:
∙ Fostering positive communication, time management, and leadership skills.
∙ “Discovering” hidden talents, creativity, and knowledge to share between coworkers.
∙ Reinforcing loyalty to the company as employees connect with each other and appreciate the company’s investment in them.
*All Team Building events feature good natured competition, a crucial component of effective team building and are all inclusive even for those employees who do not drink alcohol.
CREATE YOUR OWN WINE
Groups of 9-120
1-1.5 hours depending on size of the group.
This event includes a competition for each “team” to create their own wine blend, a marketing plan, a unique label and winery information. Teams will then present their amazing and sometimes extremely humorous creations to the other teams while they are being judged for the winning combination. Creativity and wine flow freely at this event which is wildly popular! Each participant of the winning team receives a small prize.
Sommelier's Challenge
Groups of 9-250
45 minute-1.5 hours depending on size of the group.
Fast paced friendly competition of blind tasting 2 unknown wines, wine trivia, and company trivia will engage participants as they work together and find out who are the “aficionados” while they learn valuable and sometimes surprising facts about their company! Each participant of the winning team receives a small prize.
Wine Olympics
Groups of 9-120
Blind tasting, trivia, and creating a unique blend of wine come together for an “Olympic Event” full of friendly competition, laughs, and of course, team work! This event concludes with the winning team each taking home a bottle of wine and bragging rights as their corporation’s Olympians!
Add on Game Rental
Groups of 9-120
*Each game rental is $35 during your event duration or $50 for both during your event duration.
*Giant Wooden Block Game: You’ve got to risk it all to get to the top! 54 smoothly finished blocks can build a huge tower! But be careful: The bigger the build, the harder the fall! This game engages participants as well as bystanders who engage by cheering everyone on. Blocks are sanded smooth and cut from premium hardwood. Includes a carrying bag.
*Ladder Ball: An American original, first played by cowboys on the plains using cow-wrangling bolas and fence rails. Today one of the fastest growing games in the US, Ladder Ball includes a full set of traditional ladder targets and soft, tossing bolos. Competitive and exciting! 2-6 players can compete and it is the perfect additional entertainment for your gathering! Players toss bolos at ladder targets to score various points for wraps on each ladder rung; the higher the rung the higher the points, first to 21 points wins!
*All pieces must be returned at the conclusion of your event to prevent being charged for replacement.
Wine Tasting and Tours (Venue Dependent)
*All Tours and add on services are in addition to a basic wine tasting package per guest. Pricing and wines served are dependent upon the venue. Typically, tasting is between $10-30/guest with 3-4 wines per flight and include a knowledgeable staff member to discuss their wineries’ wines.
Taste with a Sommelier ($375 plus wine tasting fees.)
This is an entertaining yet educational discussion of wine. A Sommelier will greet your group and lead them through the tasting of 3 wines discussing such topics as wine structure, flavor profiles, and quality. This is a more in depth discussion of wine tasting than just the specific wines served and the information can be applied in general wine tasting. There is an additional question and answer period for those seeking a more in depth consultation.
Winery Tours (availability and tour content are venue dependent).
*Not available during bottling or harvest days. Both tours can be offered together for an abridged 45 minute version ($425 plus basic wine tasting fee).
Winery Tour *: 30 minutes ($375 plus basic wine tasting fee):
See how the “magic” is made! Tours include a knowledgeable guide giving your company a “behind the scenes” production tour of a working winery that is not available to the general public. Learn how harvested grapes are turned into wine in the bottle. Questions welcomed!
Vineyard Tour: 30 minutes ($375 plus basic wine tasting fee):
“Quality wine is made in the Vineyard”. Take a guided stroll among the vineyards and see up close what the Estate grown varietals look like and the vines that produce them. Learn about the harmonious relationship between winegrower and winemaker and hear how factors such as climate, soil, and geography influence the decisions that affect what ultimately ends up in the bottle.
Biodynamics and sustainable farming will be discussed where applicable.
Wine Education
All courses below are 30-45 min and include a tasting of 3 different wines (2 oz each). Varietals vary according to winery. Onsite events include 3 wines chosen by the Sommelier.
General: Groups of 8-100
The basics of tasting wine: A fun, informational and interactive class that includes an educational tasting grid like the Sommeliers use along with an aroma kit to help reinforce the education of senses. Taste like a pro!
Wine 101: “From Vineyard to Table”: How do grapes become wine? An overview of the general winegrowing and winemaking process. Follow the process from the vineyard all the way through to your favorite glass of wine!
Wine: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”. : What makes a “quality” bottle of wine? How do I know if my wine is faulted? An entertaining and interactive discussion of quality, faults, and value of what’s in the bottle.
Small Group (<10): great for Executives and Sales positions
Understanding and ordering from a wine menu: Restaurant wine menus can sometimes be daunting. Whether you’re entertaining business clients or you are ordering to compliment your own meal, learn some tips from the pros for ordering wines to elevate your dining experience. This discussion will include basic food/wine pairing, when to select regional wines, and the really important issue of “value”. Impress your clients! Make more sales!
Basic Food/Wine pairing: An overview of the fundamentals of wine characteristics, the basics of food/wine pairing, and how to pick wines that will enhance your favorite foods. Elevate your dining experience!
Employee Gifts and Commemorative
Etched Logo Wine Bottles A beautiful display, employee gift, or client “thank you”! Pricing is dependent upon wine and quantity ordered. Please allow up to three weeks for delivery.
Logo Labelled Wine Bottles: A perfect gift to commemorate your company event or just as a thoughtful thank you to your employees as a job well done. Pricing is dependent upon wine and quantity ordered. Please allow three weeks for delivery.
Commemorative or logo’d Wine Glasses (minimum order 75 items): A perfect accompaniment to an employee wine gift or as a take home gift from a wine related team building event. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.