Behind the Barrel
Event
Go beyond the tasting room and discover Shelton Vineyards from a whole new perspective.
Join Winemaker Ethan Brown for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the art of winemaking. Explore the winery, learn how each vintage evolves from grape to bottle, and enjoy a rare opportunity to taste wine straight from the barrel. Then, head to the Barrel Work Room, where Benson will guide you through crafting your own seasonal sangria.
The experience concludes with a Mediterranean-inspired lunch, thoughtfully paired with Shelton Vineyards wines.
Behind the Barrel offers an unforgettable look inside the vineyard and winery—an experience few guests have the chance to enjoy.Tickets are $65 per person and include the guided behind-the-scenes tour, barrel tasting, sangria workshop, Mediterranean-inspired lunch, and thoughtfully paired Shelton wines.
Check-in begins at 10:30 AM in the Tasting Room. The experience starts promptly at 11:00 AM and concludes at 2:00 PM.
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