Hua Hin, Thailand, February 23, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Monsoon Valley, Thailand's largest and most internationally awarded winery, invites wine lovers and adventure seekers to the "Monsoon Valley Harvest Festival 2025", which will take place from February 22 to March 2, 2025 at its stunning winery in Hua Hin.

The Monsoon Valley winery covers 110 hectares (300 rai) and produces over 300,000 bottles of wine annually. More than ten grape varieties are cultivated here. With over 430 international awards, Monsoon Valley enjoys worldwide popularity and is considered Thailand's most prestigious and popular winery.

2025 – A vintage shaped by nature. This year's harvest in Monsoon Valley was one of the greatest challenges to date due to extreme weather conditions. The season began with intense drought before above-average rainfall arrived, necessitating the latest pruning in the vineyard's history. Despite a slightly lower yield, the persistent cool weather significantly improved grape quality. Cooler nights allowed for wonderful ripening of the fruit, resulting in soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a gradual increase in sugar content. This year's vintage promises to be exceptional.

Harvest Festival Activities: The Monsoon Valley Harvest Festival is an annual event offering the rare opportunity to experience the vineyard at its most exciting time – the grape harvest. For nine days, visitors can participate in a variety of wine experiences, including: – Grape Picking & Vineyard Tour – Explore the vineyard by car and pick grapes directly from the vines. – Grape Stomping & Wine Blending – Learn traditional winemaking techniques. – Daily Activities – From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, six events per day (Adults: 490 THB per person, children 6-12 years: 300 THB per person, children under 6 years: free)

For those wishing to delve deeper into the world of winemaking, the exclusive event "From Vine to Glass – A Winemaker's Journey" will take place on February 28, 2025. This experience offers a comprehensive insight into the winemaking process under the guidance of experienced winemakers. The event is limited to 15 participants per session and will be held at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (990 THB per person).

The grand highlight – the Monsoon Valley Harvest Dinner on Saturday, March 1st. The festival's highly anticipated event, the Monsoon Valley Harvest Dinner, will take place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM. This exclusive buffet offers a curated selection of Monsoon Valley's finest red, white, and sparkling wines, perfectly paired with a gourmet menu featuring top-quality ingredients. Enjoy exquisite flavors and live music in a romantic vineyard setting. The evening concludes at 9:30 PM. Tickets cost 2,990 THB per person, dinner (non-alcoholic) 1,990 THB per person, children aged 6 to 12 995 THB per person, children under 6 eat free (terms and conditions apply).

Introducing Donbrusco – Thailand's first sparkling red wine. This year's festival puts Thailand's first semi-sparkling red wine, the Monsoon Valley Donbrusco, in the spotlight. Made from the German Dornfelder grape variety, which thrives in the tropical climate of Hua Hin, this deep ruby-red wine impresses with its fine bubbles, slightly sweet taste, and a light alcohol content of 10%. Donbrusco pairs perfectly with spicy Thai dishes or makes an excellent refreshing afternoon drink. The limited edition comprises only 2,000 bottles per year. The Monsoon Valley Donbrusco will be the star of the Harvest Dinner on March 1st, where guests can enjoy it as part of the evening festivities.

Join the celebration! Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of the grape harvest at Monsoon Valley Vineyard. The Monsoon Valley Harvest Festival 2025 takes place from February 22nd to March 2nd, 2025, and offers unforgettable moments with wine, culinary delights, and a festive atmosphere amidst some of Thailand's most beautiful vineyards.

For more information, please visit www.monsoonvalley.com/en/harvest-season