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Share and Pair Sundays

Share and Pair Sundays

We invite you to join our 10-week Share and Pair Sundays springtime campaign. Faced with tariffs, economic uncertainty, increased competition, and...

Fun with Wine and Football

Fun with Wine and Football

Grape Gridiron: Fun Stats About Wine & Football Did you know?  the NFL sold nearly $1.2 billion in beer last year? Imagine the wine numbers if...

Wine and Facials

Wine and Facials

A glass of wine is well-known for its relaxing effects after a stressful day, but it also offers other nurturing benefits. Wine's antioxidants and...

Wine & Wellness

Wine & Wellness

Amidst the stress of the election and the upcoming holiday season, it can be beneficial to explore how wine may contribute to your wellbeing. Wine...

Political Influence through Wine

Political Influence through Wine

Wine has often intersected with politics throughout history. Wine symbolizes social rank, regional affiliations, and political allegiances in...

Wines paired with horror movies

Wines paired with horror movies

As Halloween approaches, creating a list of wines that complement horror films and the rationale for each pairing could be entertaining. I also...

Come Over October

Come Over October

The wine community is experiencing a crisis like we've never had before. People seem to have forgotten that wine has been the center of social...

Banned Wine Labels

Banned Wine Labels

Sweden recently banned the wine label "Hello Kitty" due to concerns that it could appeal to children.  The Swedish alcohol regulatory authorities...

Blue Zones Revisited

Blue Zones Revisited

The concept of the Blue Zones is tantalizing.  Several areas on this earth have an abundance of centenarians:  Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy;...

The changing winery landscape

The changing winery landscape

The wine industry is facing challenging times. The community in Amador County was taken aback by the sudden news that Terra d'Oro is shutting down...

International Cabernet Day

International Cabernet Day

International Cabernet Day is celebrated on the Thursday before Labor Day each year. It originated to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the...