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Italian heritage proud. So, too, the Estate Cabernet, Petite Sirah
and Zinfandel are benchmarks for classically made wines 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 catered cuisine. 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 Third Annual Sunset Concert
in the Vineyard on Sept. 22, 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 at 10:00 am, except major holidays and is located less
than 20 minutes from downtown San Jose.