Remember that episode of I Love Lucy where our favorite redhead tries her hand—well, feet—at grape stomping? Lucy is at first perplexed and disgusted, then she begins to enjoy herself, and then hilarity ensues.

It’s a classic bit from what seems like a completely bygone black-and-white era, but here I am reliving much of it, including the barefoot stomping and hijinks, in fabulous living color at the annual Great Gay Grape Stomp, hosted this year at Peju Vineyard (8466 St. Helena Highway; 800-446-7358; Peju.com) in Rutherford, California.

This was the second annual grape stomping event produced by Out in the Vinyard, an LGBT wine event and travel company.

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With harvest season in full swing at vineyards west of San Jose, winemakers are creating their next great vintage, making it a great time to visit. In addition to wonderful wine tasting experiences at harvest festivals and wineries, San Jose offers a continuously cultivating tourism product, from stylish hotel enhancements to fantastic new exhibits.

Hotel Happenings

Fairmont San Jose: Starting Nov. 19, hotel guests, locals and visitors experience this grand hotel’s “Holidays at Pagoda,” where Executive Pastry Chef Fernando Arreola and his team will unveil two life-sized Chocolate Nutcrackers guarding a gingerbread village in the luxurious Fairmont lobby. Downtown San Jose’s whimsical winter festivities, which include Christmas in the Park, Winter Wonderland and the Downtown Ice outdoor skating rink, are just steps away from premier holiday destination.

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