Grape-picker for a day

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Grape-picker for a day

What if you became a grape harvester for a day? Immerse yourself in the heart of the Alsace grape harvest alongside Muriel, an Independent Winemaker. From picking the grapes to sharing a traditional winemaker’s snack in the vineyards, enjoy an authentic, friendly experience filled with passion.

Duration : 3h

  • Join Muriel, an Independent Winegrower, for the Alsace grape harvest.
  • Experience an authentic immersion in the life of a winegrower, from the vineyard to the cellar.
  • Enjoy a generous traditional winegrower’s lunch, served right in the vineyards.
  • Discover how wine is born and taste the Domaine’s wines after the harvest.
  • Enjoy a guided tasting of seven organic wines from Domaine GUETH.
  • Share a convivial moment with Muriel and her team of grape harvesters.

On the programme

An Immersive Experience at the Heart of the Alsace Grape Harvest
Have you always wanted to discover what the grape harvest is really like? For a few hours, step into the shoes of a grape harvester and take part in the harvest alongside Muriel GUETH, an Independent Winegrower.After being welcomed at Domaine GUETH, Muriel will provide you with the equipment needed for the harvest: a bucket and pruning shears. You will then head into the vineyards to take part in harvesting the current vintage and discover first-hand the work involved during the grape harvest.

The Winegrower’s Traditional Snack
After a few hours of working outdoors, a generous traditional winegrower’s snack will be served directly in the vineyards. You will share a convivial moment over a selection of cold meats, sausages, cheeses, tarts, cakes and kougelhopf, accompanied by coffee and grape juice.

From Grapes to Wine
After the harvest, you will return to the Domaine to discover what happens to the grapes you have picked. Muriel will show you around the cellar and the pressing facilities and explain the different stages involved in transforming grapes into wine and the winemaking process.You will discover, in particular, how the pressing process works and the various stages that allow the grapes to become wine, according to the Domaine’s winemaking practices.

Tasting the Domaine’s Wines
The experience continues with a tasting of several Domaine GUETH wines. You will discover different styles of Alsace wines, from dry and off-dry wines to sweeter and more luscious styles.

The Winegrower’s Lunch – Meal Option
If you choose the meal option, you can extend the experience with the winegrower’s lunch, shared with Muriel and the harvest team.This convivial and festive meal is served with the Domaine’s wines and offers a genuine moment of sharing at the heart of the grape harvest season.


Good to know

Included in the offer
  • An introduction to and hands-on experience of the grape harvest,
  • A generous traditional winegrower’s snack,
  • A visit of the cellar and winemaking facilities,
  • A guided tasting of 7 organic Alsace wines from individual vineyard plots,
  • One pretzel or a slice of kougelhopf per adult, plus some crackers to nibble on,
  • The option to replace the wines with our 100% organic grape juice,
  • The harvest worker’s lunch (available as a paid option, depending on the package selected).
To take with you

Guests should wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather conditions (old clothes, as grape juice can stain clothing; walking shoes or boots; and a hat or other head covering) and bring a bottle of water.

Other info

Cancellation due to adverse weather conditions:
The “Grape Harvester for a Day” experience is dependent on weather conditions and the ripeness of the grapes. If the winegrower considers that suitable harvesting conditions are not met, the experience may be cancelled without giving rise to any claim for compensation or damages. In this case, the customer will receive a full refund.


Important information

The wine tasting is for adults only.
Children are welcome to try our grape juice.


Spoken languages German, English, French
Starting from 59,00 €

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Activity location

Address

Domaine GUETH, Vins d'Alsace

1 Brunnmattweg, 68420 Gueberschwihr, France


Meeting point

By car: via the D83, take the D1V exit towards Gueberschwihr, then follow the road through the village to 1 Brunnmattweg. By bus from Colmar Check the current bus route and timetable, as these may vary depending on the day and time of year. Get off at the “Chapelle” bus stop. From there, walk along Route de Rouffach. After approximately 8 minutes, Domaine GUETH is located downhill from the village, on your left.


Parking

10 car parking spaces available – on-site car park – Free Free bus parking


Transport

Gueberschwihr – “Chapelle” (700 m / 8 mins’ walk)


Activity provider : Domaine Gueth


Official website

of tourist site in Alsace

Best prices

Free of charge and surcharge

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