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The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is pleased to present a Wine Blending Workshop where guests will blend and create their own bottle of wine. Held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m., the workshop is $75 per person, including tax and gratuity.

Guests will swirl, sniff, and taste glasses of single varietal cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc that will be blended together to create a personally crafted wine. The resort’s blending guide will lead guests through an education of grape varietals and a blending session using graduated cylinders and beakers.

Once the perfect percentages of grapes have been determined, the wine will be bottled, corked and highlighted with a label designed during the workshop. The Wine Blending Workshop includes education and instruction of wine blending, light hors d’oeuvres and one 750 ml bottle of wine. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (650) 712-7000.

Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf coastal hotel and the San Francisco Bay Area’s only oceanfront resort. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event.

For more information on fall activities, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay at (650) 712-7000. For room reservations, contact a travel professional, visit RitzCarlton.com/hmb or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at (800) 241-3333. Visit ExperienceHalfMoonBay.com to learn more about the destination.

Jeffrey Dale Starr is a wine enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Spend an Extra Day Enjoying all that the Northern California Coast Offers

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay invites guests to stay a little longer and enjoy the warm winter days and cool ocean breezes. The resort’s Intrigue Package extends the visit with a complimentary night at Northern California’s only luxury coastal resort.

“Winter is one of the most wonderful seasons to visit The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay,” says Stephanie Leavitt, director of leisure travel. “During the day there is a warm breeze and the sun shines bright. Then in the evening, it’s crisp, cool and perfect for sitting by the fire with a glass of wine and toasting s’mores,” she added.

The Intrigue Package includes a complimentary third night when booking three nights in a coastal view guestroom. The package also features daily breakfast for two in Navio, overnight valet parking, and daily resort fee.

While at the resort, guests can partake in stunning coastline diversions like a Segway® tour where they can view an assortment of wildlife, native plants and shore birds along the beautiful Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail. Guests can also enjoy the Signature Drive, Half Moon Bay’s official mapped scenic automobile route that navigates five distinctly different micro-regions including Historic Main Street, the Pumpkin Region, California’s Redwood Forest, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Coast.

A stay at the resort would not be complete without dinner in Navio. Navio boasts exceptional seafood dishes and a comfortable California-inspired design. Combing subtle sea flavors with fresh textures and light savory accompaniments, Chef Sean Eastwood’s cuisine highlights approachable flavors that reference the best of coastal dining from all around the world.

Golfers can experience the enchantment of Northern California’s Scottish links on two championship courses that stretch from pines to cliff at The Golf Links. For total relaxation, The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 16 treatment rooms, co-ed Roman mineral bath and steam room, group exercise classes and gym access. Highlighting the Spa’s menu is the famed Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Facial, a luxurious 90-minute that utilizes a pumpkin enzyme mask.

The Intrigue Package is available through March 30, 2014. For additional information or room reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, contact your travel professional, visit ritzcarlton.com/hmb or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at (800) 241-3333. Visit experiencehalfmoonbay.com to learn more about the destination.

Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Daily breakfast is available in Navio restaurant and not valid for other outlets or in-room dining. Rates listed are per room, per night, single or double occupancy, and exclusive of taxes, gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Three night minimum required to receive offer, rate will be adjusted upon check-out. Complimentary night will be provided on the third night of stay. Should stay be shortened, free night will not apply.