Where to meet and how to get there.
(Don't get lost)

Most of the grapes that are picked are in Oakley, CA 94561, along the Sacramento river near the south end of the Antioch Bridge. 

We meet in the morning on pick day at the ARCO station at the corner of Bridgehead Road and Main Street (Hwy 4) in Oakley.  If you go to "Bridgehead Rd & Main St, Oakley, CA 94561" on map software you will see that the ARCO station is one block east of the freeway on Main street (Hwy 4, same thing) on the north-east corner (at Bridgehead Rd). 

When everyone gets there (most everyone) we leave and go to several different vineyards nearby depending on what varietal(s) folks want.  If you get lost and don't show up on time, don't expect me to be there.  So don't get lost.

Coming from the bay area drive east on Hwy 4 through Pittsburg and Antioch.  At Hillcrest Ave get in the right lane and stay there.  Take the Hwy 160 - Stockton - Rio Vista - Hwy 4 exit (Exit #30) on the right.  DO NOT TAKE BRENTWOOD BYPASS ROAD.  The road will turn to the left (north) toward the Antioch bridge (clearly visible) and cross over Hwy 4.  Take the first exit (Main Street, also Hwy 4). 

Turn right at the light, get in the left lane.  You will see the ARCO station on your left-front one short block away.  Turn left at the light (Bridgehead Rd), turn right into the ARCO station and look for me in a Silver Pontiac Vibe.

If we are getting grapes from Brentwood we will meet at another place (in Brentwood).  I will give you exact instructions on where and when we will meet by email at that time.

When:  Usually on Saturday or Sunday, 6:30am… please don’t be late.

There will be more than one pick date.  Harvest will be over 6 to 8 weeks depending on how fast each vineyard ripens and is ready to pick.

Where:  Meet me at the ARCO gas station, corner of Main Street & Bridgehead Road, Oakley, CA (Main St is hwy 4 east). 

 I will be driving a 06 Silver Pontiac Vibe.   

My cell # is (925) 628-XXXX (I'll give it to you at harvest time)

There will be a crusher/destemmer available for your use for a small fee. 

Bring 5 gallon buckets (food grade is best) for picking.  We count the buckets and charge per bucket.  Bring fermentors/trash cans/(whatever) to dump your buckets into for the trip home.  Don't expect me to furnish anything that you need or forgot to bring.  If you didn't bring it with you, it ain't here.

Bring your buckets, fermentor, gloves, cutter, hat, boots, food, water, S02, whatever you need to pick and haul the grapes or must back home with you.  There are no facilities at the vineyard sites at all.  Bring everything you need.  

Bring money, cash only, small bills.  No checks and I don't make change. 

We will all meet at the ARCO station at 6:30 am and leave there about 6:40 am to go to the vineyards not far away. Pick your grapes, crush/desteam, pay in cash and you’re on your way. We should all be done by 7:30 to 9:00 am.      

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