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Sirah and Zinfandel are benchmarks for classically made wines
in the traditional style with modest oak, restrained alcohol levels
and palatable price points.
Bring a picnic or purchase supplies from the winery larder,
then relax in the cobblestone courtyard and let the burbling
fountain in the flower-filled piazza soothe your cares away. On
Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, free concerts draw
crowds eager to dance and enjoy gourmet catering. Watch hawks
soar over the vines, witness to countless winery weddings at
the estate. It’s no accident that nearly everyone you encounter
in Silicon Valley knows someone who was married at the lovely
Villa Emile Event Center. With seasonal outdoor availability from
May through October, seven days a week, the Villa Emile Event
Center provides a historic venue for weddings and other special
events, such as posh corporate affairs including private dinners,
and team-building activities. The lofty white canopy provides
shade for all guests and the evening breezes provide natural air
conditioning. With comfortable seating for dinner events of up to
300 guests or theatre seating for concerts up to 500 guests, the
space accommodates large gatherings comfortably.
Mark your calendar for the Second Annual Sunset Concert in
the Vineyard on Sept. 16, featuring Italian tenor, ALFIO! Visit the
website for details. Grab your friends and come create the perfect
impromptu wine party. Guglielmo's tasting room is open every
day except major holidays and is located less than 20 minutes
from downtown San Jose.