benchmarks for classically made wines in the traditional style with modest oak, restrained alcohol levels and affordable 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, 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, team-building activities, corporate mergers and awards dinners. 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 with elegance and ease. So don’t wait for a special occasion to visit Guglielmo Winery! Grab your friends, your taste for fine wine and fun, and come create the perfect impromptu wine party. Guglielmo’s tasting room is open every day except major holidays, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Villa Emile Event Center is a mere 20 minutes south of bustling downtown San Jose, so guests need not travel far to unwind at this best kept, secret gem of the South Valley. June/July 2017 45
South Bay Accent - June/July 2017
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