Posted on January 20, 2017
New “Experience kukkula”
Private Tour with Winemaker Lets Wine Lovers Drink in Organically Grown Estate Wines and Locavore Picnic Paired with Summit Views of Paso Robles
kukkula also Announces Upcoming Event Appearances
PASO ROBLES (Jan. 18, 2017) – kukkula Winery in Paso Robles – recently named Best Wine Country Town by Sunset -- just debuted an exciting new immersion experience for wine lovers looking for more than just a tasting.
The “Experience kukkula” tour, led by co-owner/winemaker Kevin Jussila, starts with a hike through his hillside vineyard located in the Adelaida District of West Paso Robles. Guests can drink in sweeping views of the organically dry-farmed ranch as they hike past the head-pruned Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Counoise vines, as well as the rustic olive orchard. After working up an appetite, guests arrive at Jussila’s home, where they can savor 360-degree views of the property as they feast on a locavore brunch prepared by his wife and co-owner Paula. Here guests can truly appreciate the winery’s name, as “kukkula” means “high place” in Jussila’s native Finnish language. After that, they can walk off some calories as they head back to the tasting room, where they can reward themselves with a private wine tasting led by Kevin featuring current estate and allocated wines.
The three-hour experience costs just $40 per person and must be reserved in advance at www.kukkulawine.com (click on the “news & events” tab, then “events”). The experience debuts Feb. 18, 2017 and upcoming 2017 events include March 19, May 21, August 20 and Oct. 22. With an elevation change of up to 400 feet along a path just under a mile, guests should be prepared for a little exercise with hiking or running shoes. In the event that the vineyard is too wet from rain, the hike will take place along the 2/3 mile driveway to the residence.
Known for its Rhone varieties, kukkula also announced the upcoming events where they’ll be pouring which include:
- Saturday, February 19, 2017 (takes place directly before the Grand Tasting)
- Saturday February 19, 2017
- Saturday, April 8, 2017
- Sunday, April 9
- Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12
- Friday, May 19 2017
- Paso Robles Wine Festival, Winemakers Dinner at Bistro Laurent
- Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 2017
- Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017
- Friday, Oct. 20 – Sunday, Oct. 22
Rhone Rangers Paso Robles Signature Event - Rhone Wine Seminar
Kevin will take part in the seminar, moderated by Elaine Brown.
Rhone Rangers Paso Robles Signature Event – Grand Tasting
Immediately following the seminar, Kevin will pour Kukkula wines.
kukkula’s Annual Winemaker Dinner
Event will take place at the winery in West Paso Robles. Details announced in February 2017.
kukkula’s Annual Spring Wine Club Pick-Up Party and Winemaker Dinner
Event will take place at the winery in West Paso Robles. Details announced in February 2017.
Michigan Retail Tastings and Winemaker Dinners
Kevin will host events at Michigan restaurants and stores. If you are interested in tasting kukkula wines while Kevin is Michigan please email him at [email protected].
Paso Robles Wine Festival, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance’s Reserve Event in the Park.
Kevin will pour kukkula wines from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Click the link for details.
Kevin will co-host a dinner featuring kukkula wines with Laurent at Bistro Laurent at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Paso Robles.
Rhone Rangers Weekend Celebration in San Francisco
Kevin will pour wines throughout the day.
kukkula’s Annual Fall Wine Club Pick-Up Party
More details TBA.
Harvest Wine Weekend, Paso Robles
More details TBA.
About kukkula Winery:
kukkula Winery located in Adelaida District in West Paso Robles is the dream of co-owners Kevin and Paula Jussila to craft world-class Rhone wine blends. Paying tribute to his native heritage, Finnish, kukkula (kook-koo-luh), means "the hill, or high place". The organically farmed, estate wines are a reflection of the place and the duos passion. Visit kukkula Friday –Sunday 11 am – 5 pm or by appointment. www.kukkulawine.com.