Wine Harvest Day Trip

3rd Annual Wine Harvest Day Trip
An AWS Exclusive

We have run this day trip in 2004 & 2005.

For the 3rd year, our winery is Persimmon Creek Vineyards outside Clayton, Georgia. Husband and wife winemakers Sonny & Mary Ann Hardman will be our hosts for the day.

Note: 99+% of wineries will not participate in a day trip during their busiest, most hectic time of the year--harvest. Persimmon Creek Vineyards makes nice wines of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, and Seyval Blanc and has always been a strong supporter of our education programs. Don't make the mistake of thinking because this is a "North Georgia" winery that you are giving up anything in the experience! Otherwise their wines would never be on wine menu's like the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Bacchanalia.

Itinerary for Saturday, Sept 23rd, 2006

8:00AM   - Leave Chamblee MARTA Station by Bus--parking is free

10:00AM - Arrive Persimmon Creek Winery and begin Vineyard Tour

12:00PM - Catered Vineyard Lunch with Wine

1:30PM   - Tour the Winery

2:30PM   - Visit Tasting Room ~ Opportunity to Purchase Wines

3:00PM   - Depart for the Chamblee MARTA Station in Atlanta

5:00PM - Arrive Chamblee MARTA Station

SORRY, EVENT IS CLOSED

Picture Captions:

Top Right: Merlot growing almost 2,000 feet above sea level in the Appalachian foothills. This elevation moderates temperatures considerably, making this macroclimate more similar to Burgundy, France than to California.
Middle Right: Dr. Sonny Hardman discusses his philosophy of canopy managment, and the viticulural issues particular to the East Coast.
Bottom Right: This serene view is from the outer limits of the vineyards looking back towards the winery--not seen behind the trees. This little mountain stream has loads of fish--as witnessed by the Hardman's dog who helped himself to one at lunchtime.