Imagine an era where all great wines were made by people literally crushing the grapes with their feet.
Thankfully, that鈥檚 no longer the method used for making wine at , said manager Jason Ocenas.
But the winery is still hosts a fun, two-day grape stomp this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29, from noon to 4 p.m.
鈥淲e don鈥檛 do it that way any more, but it鈥檚 a community event that鈥檚 a lot of fun. It鈥檚 a way of celebrating the end of the harvest, and it鈥檚 a way of giving back to an awesome charity,鈥 Ocenas said, noting proceeds from the event go to .
鈥淓njoy a bucket list experience with us on Halloween weekend,鈥 Ocenas said.
This is the seventh year for the Grape Stomp, and he鈥檚 encouraging people to assemble teams.
鈥淕ather your six- to eight-member team and get ready to kick off your shoes, roll up your pants and crush some grapes,鈥 he added.
Prizes are awarded for the 鈥渢op stomp鈥 and the best costume.
There are three heats a day, with 15 teams already signed up to compete on Saturday, and 24 on the list for Sunday.
Teams of six to eight will participate in a friendly stomp competition. Registration is $30 per person and still possible at 604-532-1766 or email: wine@township7.com.
Stompers must be 19 years or older, and organizers note the two-day event goes on rain or shine.
The winery is located at 21152 16th Ave.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a good fundraiser, and it鈥檚 a lot of fun,鈥 Ocenas said.