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The Secrets of Oak Barrel Influence On California Wines: Oak Installment #1

Swelling An Oak Cask For First Time Use: It Looks Like Bourbon Pouring Out It is a common scene in California wine tasting rooms from Napa to Paso Robles to … Continue Reading The Secrets of Oak Barrel Influence On California Wines: Oak Installment #1

Sipping Vino: Unlocking Value With California Wine Tasting Passports

Using A California Wine Pass Is A Savvy Tasting Strategy The California wine landscape has shifted far astray from affordable tastings in recent years. What was once a casual afternoon … Continue Reading Sipping Vino: Unlocking Value With California Wine Tasting Passports

Looking For An Affordable California Wine Tasting Fee? Sonoma Offers $15 Tastes Through March 15

Wine Industry Struggles And 1/2 Price Case Offers The slow down in California wine sales continues forcing wine makers to push tasting room pricing downward. Sonoma currently has 50 wineries … Continue Reading Looking For An Affordable California Wine Tasting Fee? Sonoma Offers $15 Tastes Through March 15

Vintage Glasses and California Wine Memories: A Collector’s Tale

The Evolution of California Wine Experiences: From Complimentary Tastings & Free Goblets to Garden Tastings With Mu$ic & Food Things were simple  in our early days of California wine tasting. … Continue Reading Vintage Glasses and California Wine Memories: A Collector’s Tale

Join Your Perfect California Wine Club: What to Expect at Pickup Parties

The Value of Wine Club Pickup Events One perk of California wine club membership is the pickup party. As a club member you can opt to have your wine shipped … Continue Reading Join Your Perfect California Wine Club: What to Expect at Pickup Parties

Old Vine Grapes: The Secret To Better California Wine?

Lodi’s Harney Lane Winery Creates Wine From 100+ Year Old Grape Vines Old Vine grape wine is interesting, tasty and  of course it has a great back story. Also marketed … Continue Reading Old Vine Grapes: The Secret To Better California Wine?

California Wineries Are Selling Out or Closing Up: Will Your Favorite Remain Open in 2027?

Winery Margins Are Tanking From Low Visitation And Sales: It’s A Recipe For Discounts Liquidating Unsold Wine Could your business or workplace withstand 25%* decline in sales? How about another … Continue Reading California Wineries Are Selling Out or Closing Up: Will Your Favorite Remain Open in 2027?

Exploring Murphy, Ca: Gold Country’s Home To Great Wine & 24 Tasting Rooms

The town of Murphy , CA, population 2,213 , hosts 24 California wine tasting rooms on its downtown. That’s one for every 92 residents. Some might call this a small … Continue Reading Exploring Murphy, Ca: Gold Country’s Home To Great Wine & 24 Tasting Rooms

The Joy And Economics of Complimentary Wine Tasting In Paso Robles

Eberle Winery’s Approach: Free Tastings = Happy Customers & Good Business The Godfather of Paso Robles wine has spoken: There shall be no fees for sampling my wine. But everybody … Continue Reading The Joy And Economics of Complimentary Wine Tasting In Paso Robles

Pierano Estates Wine: California Zin Fest With Lodi’s Ancient Vines From 1895

Everybody loves a value priced California wine but finding one can be elusive. In Lodi, California’s central valley wine emporium, we found just such a winery, Peirano Estate. Winemaker Lance … Continue Reading Pierano Estates Wine: California Zin Fest With Lodi’s Ancient Vines From 1895

The Best Way To Hold A Glass Of California Wine According To Artificial Intelligence

You Should Have Human Hands And Try To Catch The Extra Glass With Your Free Hand (Or Flipper, Hoof or Paw ) Artifical Intelligence is going to save the world, … Continue Reading The Best Way To Hold A Glass Of California Wine According To Artificial Intelligence

Wine, Weddings, Unique Animals & Beautiful Sierra Views At Gold Country’s Saluti Cellars

Besides being known for their California wine, Saluti Cellars is also known for its menagerie of animals ranging from barn cats, chickens, a Clydesdale horse (and others horses) and their … Continue Reading Wine, Weddings, Unique Animals & Beautiful Sierra Views At Gold Country’s Saluti Cellars

Polynesian Girl Winery Blooms In California’s Gold Country

 It’s easy to miss the small store front of Polynesian Girl Winery when you’re cruising to your next grand estate tasting of California wine. Who would think you would find … Continue Reading Polynesian Girl Winery Blooms In California’s Gold Country

California Wine Tasting: Navigating Weekday Closures

With declining California winery visits and sales, the dilemma for tasting rooms from Lake County to Sonoma to Paso Robles to Temecula: Does it make sense for tasting rooms to … Continue Reading California Wine Tasting: Navigating Weekday Closures

Soft Coastal California Wines Hiding In Edna Valley: Chamisal Winery

Wine created in Edna Valley enjoys California’s longest growing season along with cool ocean breezes, morning fog, and acres of black humus and clay-rich soils. They’re remarkable wines. It’s a … Continue Reading Soft Coastal California Wines Hiding In Edna Valley: Chamisal Winery

One California Wine Region Bucks Declining Visits & Sales:There’s A Reason It’s Growing While Others Shrink

With California wine sales declining, could the instigator be high prices? Is it just too expensive to go estate wine tasting and buy good estate wine? A lot of theories … Continue Reading One California Wine Region Bucks Declining Visits & Sales:There’s A Reason It’s Growing While Others Shrink

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