As we approach the end of 2015, December brings all those time-honored family traditions, including festive gatherings and the much-anticipated arrival of winter: will El Nino finally materialize? So far, the weather has been stellar and perfect for enjoying the splendid out of doors. Come up to our mountains, cut a live holiday tree, taste excellent wines and admire our scenic views (and sunsets). And get a jump on your holiday shopping!
Bring home some Burrell School wine for your holiday table and join us in wishing one and all a very merry December and the happiest of holidays. Pray for snow in the mountains!
EVENTS
December 4th, Wine tasting at Patchen Tree Farm, 1 – 4pm. Cut a fresh Christmas tree and enjoy some Burrell School wine. Find us at 22217 Old Santa Cruz Highway, just off Summit Road. www.patchencalifornia.com
December 5th, Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk, Menlo Park, 2-5pm. Stroll down Santa Cruz Avenue and taste wines from12 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. www.scmwa.com
December 5th and 6th, A Mountain Holiday. Holiday festivities and a top of the world wine tasting experience at The Summit Wineries. www.thesummitwineries.com
December 8, Holiday Open House at Santana Row, 6 – 9 pm. Burrell School will be pouring along with a dozen other local wineries at shops along Santana Row. Tickets benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. concierge@santanarow.com
December 11th, Wine tasting at Patchen Tree Farm. Cut a fresh Christmas tree and enjoy some Burrell School wine. Find us at 22217 Old Santa Cruz Highway, just off Summit Road. www.paatchencalifornia.com
December 21st, Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest day of the year and winter begins at 8:49pm PST. Toast the return of longer days with some of our Magna Cum Laude!
December 21st-24th, tasting room is open for extended holiday shopping.
December 24th, Christmas Eve. Tasting room closes at 3pm.
December 25th, Christmas Day. Tasting room is closed.
December 31st, New Year’s Eve. Tasting room closes at 3pm.
January 1st, New Year’s Day. Tasting room is closed.
Santa’s Special Helper: Wine Packages!
Maybe you need some wine for your holiday gift list. Has someone been extra good this year? Particularly naughty? We have you covered with these special wine packages:
Top Tier Trio: 1 bottle each of 2008 Valedictorian, 2007 Magna Cum Laude & 2008 Salutatorian – $165
Festive Four Pack: 1 bottle each of 2013 Chardonnay, 2011 Pinot Noir, 2010 Syrah & 2011 Merlot – $99
Terrific Twelve: Case Special! Mix and match any selection of our current release wines and receive special case pricing of 20% off. This is the way to pack your sleigh!
And don’t forget the gift of a Wine Club Membership: the gift that keeps on giving! Contact Elena at elena@burrellschool.com to arrange a gift for someone who is an especially good student!