"Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.” - Benjamin Franklin

Peggy Fiandaca, Great Grape Stomp, Fountain HillsPeggy Fiandaca and the Winners of the Fountain HIlls Great Grape Stomp, 2011

The Great Grape Stomp on November 5, turned out to be a fantastic way to launch what I'm sure will be an annual tradition in Fountain Hills. A 5-k run (2.5 times around fountain park!), wine tasting garden and lots of talented local artists in a street fair atmosphere all enjoyed what started out to be a rainy morning but ended up to be a beautiful fall day! The event was held at the Plaza Fountainside, home of Fountain Hills own Grapeables Wine Bar.

Fountain Hills Residents John & Pam Pucentas enjoy the Grape Stomp Wine Garden with Friends

Fountain Hills own Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham of Lawrence Dunahm Vineyards, along with Su Vino Winery of Scottsdale and Kokopelli Winery of Chandler presented some fantastic wines and proved to more, unsuspecting wine enthusiasts that Arizona Wineries can really hold their own! Peggy is President of the Arizona Wine Growers Association and was pleased to present the 4th in a series of these events in her home town. Earlier stomps occured in Wilcox, Verde Valley and Elgin/Sonoita.

A Grape Stomp Runner-With a Winning Smile!

Additional events included a Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wine Tasting at Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, followed by a Wine Maker's Dinner at Sofrita Restaurant.

Next year, stay tuned for more and bigger events and celebrations. In the meantime, be sure to check out Lawrence Dunham Vineyards and you'll get a chance to learn, firsthand, just how good the Arizona Wines have become. My favorite are their Grenaches, in particular the Sky Island Grenache, that is reminiscent of some of the finer pinot noirs of my home state of Oregon. Recently, though, the 2009 Grenache, aged 11 months in new French oak, has got my attention. You'll also find some beautifully crafted Syrahs and Petite Syrah's and the quality of their blends will impress the most discerning enthusiast!

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Posted by Dori Wittrig, Designated Broker, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. For more information about the neighborhoods, homes, condos or land of Scottsdale or Fountain Hills, contact her at DoriW@SonoranLifestyle.com
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2 Comments on Fountain Hills Wine Week, 2011: A New Event Is Born!

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09
2011
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Dori - I'm bummed we missed out on this!!!  (The wine festival, not the "running" part!)  Will look for it next year!
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Sharon...Sorry you missed it too!  Why don't you log onto my www.TheSonoranLifestyle.com or facebook at Fountain Hills REal Estate Lifestyle and you'll get quicker notifications. 
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