Eat, Stomp and Be Merry

<p>Nothing sets the tone of harvest more deliciously than a harvest lunch, a chance to break bread and siphon barrels in celebration of the season's bounty. While many wineries host harvest lunches for their worthy workers or for wine club members, some also like to put on a festive feast for you, the hungry, thirsty public, who may also be asked to put in a stomp or two of work. Here are some suggestions for where you can take part in a bit of Wine Country revelry.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><h3>Harvest Luncheon Series, Michel-Schlumberger:</h3> <p>September 9 through 11, 16 through18 and 23 through 25. A very popular event during harvest, Michel-Schlumberger invites one and all to experience the hard work, great food and great wine that mark the season. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $65. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg, 707-433-7427, michelschlumberger.com.</p><h3>Harvest at Schweiger Vineyards:</h3> <p>September 16, 23 and 30, October 7. Get up to Schweiger's 2,000-foot mountaintop vineyard and help with grape sampling, sugar testing, handpicking grapes, destemming and stomping with your very own feet. After a hose down, you'll get a tour of the winery, taste new releases and barrel samples and then enjoy a family-style picnic lunch on the lawn. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $125. 4015 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, 707-963-4882, schweigervineyards.com.</p><h3>Y'all Come Harvest Party, Trefethen Family Vineyards:</h3> <p>September 18. A Western-themed wine and grilling party at tony Trefethen. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $60. 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, 800-556-4847, trefethen.com.</p><h3>Harvest Party and Grape Stomp, Peju Winery:</h3> <p>September 25. Peju's biggest event of the year begins with a grape stomp competition followed by dinner and dancing under the stars. Noon to 11 p.m. $125. 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, 800-446-7358,</p><p>peju.com.</p><h3>Annual Harvest Celebration, Lambert Bridge Winery:</h3> <p>October 2. Lambert Bridge's sixth-annual harvest party celebrates local farmers, ranchers and artisan producers within the day's menu, prepared by Andrea Mugnaini in the winery's country garden, live music included. 3 to 7 p.m. $110. Reservations required. 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg,</p><p>707-431-4670, lambertbridge.com.</p><h3>Harvest Tasting, Jarvis Winery:</h3> <p>October 9. An afternoon of fun tasting future releases, barrel samplings, current releases and library wines, all matched to hors d'oeuvres and live music. 2 to 5 p.m. $75. 2970 Monticello Road, Napa, 800-255-5280, jarviswines.com.</p><h3>Annual Harvest Festival, Robledo Family Winery:</h3> <p>October 23. Celebrate harvest with a blessing of the grapes and olives followed by mariachi music, Aztec dancers and a grape stomp. Noon to 4 p.m. $65. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma, 707-939-6903, robledofamilywinery.com.</p>